Quilt Preparation:

1. ~ Important note: Your quilt top should have square and straight borders.

2. ~ Iron both sides of your top.  Press the seams to one side for the top.   While ironing, check top for holes, cuts, loose threads in seams etc.and correct as necessary.  If you want me to iron the top, there will be a $10.00 charge.

3. ~ If quilt top has a specific top and bottom, please designate the top of the quilt with a safety pin. 

4. ~ All layers of your quilt (backing, batting and quilt top) must be separate when I receive them. So please do not baste the quilt in any way.

5. ~ Make sure both backing and batting are at least 6 inches longer and 6 inches wider than the quilt top.                        (This allows for a 3 inch margin all around.)

6. ~ Use 1/2" seams for your backing, press the seam open instead of to one side as you would when ironing pieced tops.   Remove the selvage edge when piecing the back, this helps prevent puckering of the back when quilted.
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8. ~ Your quilt will be quilted in the order in which it is received. If I see there is a problem I will contact you and discuss options.At that time I can give you an approximate completion date. Turn around time depends largely on the season of the year. Reminder!  July, August, & September are harvest months, and no quilting is done then.

1. Please e-mail or call ahead before shipping.

2. Package your materials carefully for shipment. It is your decision if you want to insure your package. Also, "delivery confirmation" is inexpensive and provides a toll free number to call, enabling you to check on the date and time your quilt arrives at Quilted Treasures.  We suggest Priority Mail with "Delivery confirmation" for peace of mind. Insurance may also be added.   

3. Complete the Quilting Order Form and enclose it with your shipment.   

Should I Wash the quilt top first?

Each quilter has their own way of dealing with fabric they choose in their quilt.  

I will give you some information that might help you with this choice.

Wash:	Don't Wash
do not like sizing fabrics have in them	likes the sizing in fabric, feels  it gives   fabric a ‘sturdy’ feel
chemical sensitivity	is a bit easier to work with
preshrinks the fabrics
tests for color fastness, you don't want to uses a bleeding fabric
allows for blending with vintage fabrics

This question is really "should I wash my fabric choices  before cutting and piecing my top?"

My personal choice is: 

pre-wash all  fabrics.

press the fabric. 

If fabric is too soft after pre-washing then spray sizing or starch as you pressing the fabric. This will crisp it up. 

important !

if you pre-wash some of your fabric and not the rest then you quilt could very well come out 'uneven'.   remember, "If you wash one piece of fabric you need to wash it all."     I store  my fabric in  plastic containers with lids so dust and light don't affect them. 

So decide... and start collecting that fabric to make your next Quilted Treasure.