Top.
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Line up the edge of the Quilt Top/Batting to
the inside rear pole as shown.
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Tack the center the Top/Batting to the
center of the rear pole. Tack the corners.
Make sure that the Quilt Top is centered with
the Backing already installed.
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Roll the Top/Batting onto the rear pole by
rolling the rail away from the front of the
frame. Make sure it rolls smoothly.
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When you reach the end of the fabric, pull
the loose end of the Top/Batting over the
backing and line it up on the front rail.
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Completely tack the Batting and Quilt Top
moving from the center out to each corner.
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Remember to smoothly and evenly
lay the Quilt Top to the Front Pole
without stretching
from corner to corner during the
tacking process.
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On the rear pole, measure the wood from quilt edge to End Board. This measurement should be
equal to the Quilt Top edge to End Board measurement of the Front Pole.
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Adjust the tension to the Backing Fabric and Batting and Quilt Top Fabrics until you get the desired
tensions.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem:
Fabric sags on one side or in middle
.
Solution:
Fabric may not be cut evenly straight or the grain of the cloth may not be square. Take it
off and square it up or pull (gently) to square.
Problem:
Sides of quilt have a concave edge
.
Solution:
The fabric was stretched along the pole. Take the fabric off and let it relax until it is not
misshapen and then re-install, without stretching it along the edge.
Problem:
Batting tears or separates during the tightening of the ratchet wheels.
Solution:
The Batting was stretched and stressed. The Batting should be longer than the Quilt that
you are making and there should be no tension applied to it. Remember to use a few extra inches of
Batting and let it sag down between the two rear poles. This will stop the Batting from pulling. You
may unroll the rear pole and fix the Batting at any time during the quilting process.
Problem:
Poles are bowing in.
Solution:
The causes may be: 1. Seam down the center of the Fabrics may be sewn too tightly and
is not giving with the rest of the Fabric. If the Seam is the problem the Quilt may be ttached
sideways, 2. Fabric is not cut evenly. 3. Too much tension has been applied. 4. Fabric has been
stretched
along the
Poles instead
of naturally
laid along the
Poles then
attached.
