Follow these simple guidelines for prepping  your quilt.  This will ensure that we can get started right away.

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1.  Square up your top - Make sure your top is as square as it can be.  This helps the design also be square and straight.

2. Stay stitch the quilt edges where there are seams -  This keeps the seams from pulling apart during the quilting process.

3. Check all seams within the quilt body - Repair any loose or gaping seams before shipping your quilt to SVQ.  

4. Mark the top edge of the quilt - Attach a safety pin or a note labeled "Top."

5. Carefully fold your pressed quilt top to fit within your chosen shipping box with as few folds as possible.  

6. Backing - Your backing must be at least 8" wider and 8" longer than your quilt top.  If SVQ will be piecing your backing, make sure you include enough backing to measure at least the required dimensions.

7. Square up your quilt backing - If you including backing that is already pieced, make sure it is as square as it can be.  Mark the top with a safety pin or with a note labeled "Top."

8. Binding - If SVQ will be adding binding to your quilt, include enough fabric to make an adequate number the 2.5" strips.  Pin a note to this fabric labeled "Binding Fabric."

9. Batting - If you are supplying your own batting, it must be at least as wide and as long as your backing (8" wider and 8" longer).

10. Carefully fold your backing fabric, batting (if supplying your own) and binding fabric (if SVQ will prep and stitch) and place within your chosen shipping box.  

 

Congratulations!  You are now ready to Complete the Quilt Intake Form and and ship your quilt to SVQ!

Turn-around time is about 2 weeks.  During the busy season (September to December), turn-around could be up to 3 weeks.  A turn-around time estimate will be included on the Customer Quote sent to your email after you fill out the Quilt Intake Form.