In order to get the best results with my quilting, it is important to carefully prepare your quilt. 
 

• All seams in the quilt top and back have been pressed.

• All threads have been clipped from the quilt top and back.

• All seams on the outer edge of the quilt have been back tacked or stay stitched to prevent unraveling.

• Borders lay flat with no ripples or waves.

• The selvedge is removed from all seams. This helps to prevent puckers on the back of your quilt.

• Long seams across the back of the quilt are sewn with a half inch seam allowance.  The larger seam allowance helps the seam to stay flat when the quilt is on the frame.

• The quilt back has been squared up.

• The quilt back is at least six inches larger than the quilt top on all four sides.

• If you are supplying your own batting, it is six inches larger than the quilt top on all four sides.

• Mark the top of the quilt and the backing.

• Wait to add embellishments to your quilt until after it has been quilted.