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Is My Quilt Good Enough for Longarming?

Both before and after they send a quilt, folks will often express they are sure their quilt is not worthy of longarming. I disagree and share why in this post. It rambles, but I hope it also helps.

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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.

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Quilt Prep: Trimming and Scraps

Once your quilt is quilted, you can choose the next steps. Our default is to trim your quilt and return any significant scraps. But we can also donate the scraps, or simply not trim your quilt. Read more here!

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Quilt Prep: Turnarounds and Quilt Return

“What’s your turnaround time?” is one of the most common questions we get. In this post we answer that, address rush fees, and discuss what happens when it is time for you quilt to come home.

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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.

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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!

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Quilt Prep: Batting Selection

Selecting batting is just one of the steps in the quilt prep process. Here we discuss the options provided by TCQ, how to get your own selection to TCQ, and the most common questions we see in regards to batting.