Cedar House Quilting
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Preparing your quilt for a long arm machine
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  • Keep the components separate. The three layers of a quilt (top, batting, and backing) are loaded on the long arm separately. Do not sew, baste or pin the layers together.

The Top:
  • Most quilt tops are rectangular. Best results are achieved if the top is squared up. Measure the diagonals. They should be the same.
  • Make sure all seams are secure. Open seams can get caught and ruin your top.
  • Clip and remove all loose threads. Stray threads may show through your finished project.
  • Press all seams flat.
  • If your top has a specific direction, please mark the top edge. A label pinned to the top will work.
  • If your top has embroidery or appliqué, do you want the quilting to go over it? 
  • If your border is pieced, we recommend you do a row of stitching 1/8" from the outer edge around the entire quilt to help stabilize the seams and keep them from coming apart.

The Batting:
  • Bring your own or buy from us. We stock a variety of battings. Our batting is not pre washed if that matters to you. Our most popular batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester blend, but the choice is yours.
  • The batting MUST be at least 8 inches longer and 8 inches wider than your top.

The Backing:
  • The backing also MUST be at least 8 inches longer and 8 inches wider than your top.
  • If the backing is pieced we recommend half inch seams, pressed open.
  • Clip and remove all loose threads.
  • The backing is the first layer loaded on the machine and HAS to be squared.
  • For your convenience we have a small selection of 108 inch wide backing fabrics on hand.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

Tue-Sat: 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

204-757-7092

Location

6907 Henderson Hwy
​Lockport, MB
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