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I'm going to 45 degree line quilt a baby quilt. Would I leave 2 inches of batting and then 2 inches of backing around the top of the quilt? And do I stitch the edge when edge when I get to it. Would that secure the sides?

Thanks for your help.

Marge

Jeanne S

I may not understand your question, but it sounds like you are going to do diagonal straight line quilting? I do a lot of straight line quilting, and quilt edge to edge whether vertical, horizontal or diagonal, and all the edges hold together. The spacing between your lines is the key, and be sure to follow the spacing instructions on the type of batting you are using. I usually quilt my straight lines 1" apart, which more than covers the batting requirements. Sorry if this doesn't answer your question.

PaperPrincess

sounds like you are asking about the sizes of the three components when making the quilting sandwich. Normally, the batting is larger than the top and the backing is larger than the batting. If you are leaving the amounts you mention on all 4 sides, it would be generous. If the quilt will be quilted by a long armer, you need to check with them about the required excess. I usually stitch 1/4" from the edge all around the quilt. I find this makes it easier to apply the binding.

Tartan

If I am quilting it myself on my sewing machine then a couple of inches all around is generous. If it is going to be long armed, they like 4 inches extra all around. If you are using your walking foot to quilt straight lines at a 45 degree or on the bias, change directions every other line or you will end up with a parallelogram instead of a rectangle or square quilt.