Originally Posted by
Candlenana
I read the other day that some quilters add muslin to the sides of the top of the quilt before they put it on the long arm machine. Not sure what I think about that. I just recently purchased a used machine and have been reading alot trying to learn.
Please tell me your opinion.
Candlenaa,
I put a 3" piece of heavy muslin on the edge of the top that will be attached to the take up roller and to the edge that is attached to the top roller. This allows me to stitch to within 1/4 inch of the fabric edge without hitting the canvas. I put it on with a long basting stitch for easy removal when done quilting.
Dave