Preparing your Quilt for
Long Arm Quilting
Here are a few tips for getting your quilt ready to be long arm quilted!
I hope this takes away the stress and nerves that come with sending your quilts to a Long Arm Quilter. I've heard countless times from people how nervous they are to send their quilts to be long arm quilted, fearing that their quilts aren’t good enough!
I am here to rid you of those thoughts!
🧵 Quilting Tips for Longarm Success 🧵
Here’s how to prepare your quilt top for the best results on the longarm!
1. Press it like you mean it!
Make sure your quilt top and backing are well-pressed and wrinkle-free. Aim for flat seams—especially those bulky intersections.
2. Square it up.
Ensure your quilt top and backing are as square and even as possible. Wavy borders or uneven edges can affect the final look.
3. Backing matters.
Your backing should be at least 4" larger on all four sides than your quilt top.
(That’s 8" total in width and height!)
👉 Example: If your top is 60" x 80", your backing should be 68" x 88".
4. No basting needed!
Please don’t baste or pin your quilt sandwich—I load the layers separately.
5. Stay-stitch those edges.
To prevent stretching or fraying, especially on pieced borders, you can sew a stay-stitch â…›" from the edge all the way around your top.
6. Threads and trimmings.
Clip stray threads (dark threads can show under light fabric!) and remove any lint, pet hair, or embellishments before sending.
7. Label your pieces.
Clearly label the top of both your quilt top and backing with a small note pinned or taped—this helps me load your quilt correctly!
8. Batting tip.
If you're providing batting, make sure it's also 4" larger on all four sides. Or ask me about using batting from my studio!
9. Let’s talk!
Have a quilting vision? Let me know if you want feathers, swirls, straight lines—or just want me to choose something beautiful for you.
10. Relax—you’ve done the hard part!
Once your quilt is here, I’ll take good care of it. Now’s the time to take a deep breath and dream about the finished result. 💗
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💡 Note About Quilt Prep
To keep things running smoothly and ensure the best results,
quilts must arrive ready to load on the frame.
If your quilt needs additional prep work
(pressing, squaring, trimming of threads, fabric, batting or piecing backing, etc.)
a flat fee of $35 per quilt will be added to your invoice.
Thank you for understanding and helping make the magic happen! ✨
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