* Do not baste your quilt.
* The quilt back and batting (if provided) must be 4"-6" longer and
wider than the quilt top (after squared up).
* Indicate quilt top and back top if appropriate.
* Clip loose threads and press all seams in proper direction (especially important
when stitching in the ditch).
* Do not add embellishment until after the quilting process.
* To avoid extra charge make sure that back is square.
* To avoid extra charge make sure to seam backing to appropriate size.
Some quilting tips to prepare for machine quilting
#1 problem for longarm quilters (fullness in borders)
Avoid fullness in border by pinning the border to the body of the quilt, then
sewing. Do not cut a long strip for the border and then sew. The top fabric
will “walk” and you will have fullness in your quilt body or border.
Press seams in correct direction.
Seam quilt back with 5/8” seam and press open.
Stay-stitch all bias edges.
Stay-stitch any pieced edges that tend to come undone.