Backings: Using Sheets
‘Can I send a sheet as my backing to TCQ?’ While the initial answer is short and may surprise you, we take some time discussing some of the nuances around this issue so you feel confident the next time you consider a sheet for backing.
Quilt Prep: Backing 8” Bigger Than Top
Longarmers all ask for your backing to be bigger, usually 3-4” on all four sides, than your quilt top. Why? Trace Creek Quilting explains the purpose of this extra fabric, and whether or not you can expect the extra to be returned.
Quilt Prep: Square Backings
A square backing is the very first step in setting us up for success during the longarming process. But what IS a square backing, and just as importantly, what ISN’T a square backing? We cover it all right here!
Batting Selection
We offer batting! Selecting batting is just one of the steps in the quilt prep process. Here we discuss our options and the most common questions we see in regards to batting.
Trimming Selvage
Trimming selvage is a basic step in the quilting process that is often overlooked or not fully explained. Here are my thoughts as a longarmer that may be helpful when deciding when to trim your fabric’s selvage.
Piecing Backings
Your quilt is read to go to TCQ but you still have to piece that darn backing. No worries - we are happy to piece it for you! Read on for all the details.