Prepping Your Quilt Top for the Long Arm

Press the quilt top: Ensure your quilt top is clean and well-pressed, with seams lying flat. This helps prevent puckering during the quilting process.

Check for loose threads: Trim any loose or dangling threads from both the front and back of the quilt top. These threads can show through lighter fabrics or cause problems during quilting.

Square up your quilt: Measure the quilt top to make sure it’s squared off. Uneven edges can cause issues when attaching the quilt on the long arm machine.

Ensure batting is the correct size: Like the backing fabric, the batting should also be 4-6 inches larger than the quilt top on all sides.

Select the right batting: If you’re providing your own batting, make sure it suits your quilting project.

We can also provide batting if needed—just let us know!