Quilt Prep








						QUILT TOP PREPARATION Quilt tops should be clean and pressed. All thread should be clipped (front and back) Top should be squared up. **SPECIAL NOTE - Do Not Prebaste the quilt top. It will only have to be removed before the top can be quilted (at extra cost to you). Adding Borders on a Quilt Measurements should be taken across the center of the quilt in two or three places for both the width and the length. To make a border with straight-cut corners: Determine the length of the quilt border by averaging the two or three center measurements of the quilt body. Cut two borders that length and pin them to opposite sides of the quilt. Match the ends and centers, then gently ease in any fullness. Pin, sew and press. Repeat for the top and bottom borders, measuring the width, averaging, etc. BACKING PREPARATION Back needs to be 6" - 8" longer & wider than the top (for a quilt measuring 90" x 100", the backing should be at least 96" x 106"). Back should be squared up. There will be a minimum $10.00 fee to square backing, if needed. Back should be clean and pressed. Remove all selvages. It is particularly important to remove selvages that will be enclosed in seam before backing is pieced. (Selvages are more tightly woven than the main fabric and will cause puckers and pleats if not removed before piecing). Press seams open on back. Your quilt will be worked on as-is. If any fabric preparation or repair work is necessary, an extra charge will be added for this service. (Price to be determined by work needed). For Example: Backs received with hard folds will be ironed - at additional cost. This needs to be done in order to aid in preventing puckers on the back of the quilt. We suggest a using a print fabric on the back. This will hide starts and stops. TIP - If your machine is able to make a very tiny zig-zag stitch, this will also make for a smoother back. RUSH ORDERS To best serve our customers, we quilt all tops in the order in which they are received. Our current turnaround time is approximately 6 weeks, but this is subject to change. Customers will be advised of the turnaround time at the time of ordering. To accommodate RUSH orders, your quilt will be done during our "off" hours. Please inquire regarding pricing for rush orders. SHIPPING Shipping will run approximately $15 per quilt. Quilt will be shipped via "best way". Insurance will be added to all quilts being shipped. (Customer will accept all responsibility if er are requested not to insure). The cost of insurance will be added to the shipping charge. Note: We will notify you (preferably by email) when we receive your quilt if it has been shipped to us. If we are shipping your quilt to you, we will notify you when it is shipped and give you the tracking number. PAYMENT We accept personal checks, certified checks, business checks and money orders (or good ol' cash if you are picking up your quilt). Quilts will be shipped immediately upon receipt of a certified check or money order. We will call or email you when your quilt is finished and ready to be shipped or picked up. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards or credit card checks. A minimum of $50 will be charged for all Quilting Services. (For Custom Quilting there is a $75 minimum labor charge.) Supplies are extra.