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Cutie Frame
1. Fold your
quilt top
in half and mark the
center of the top edge
with a pin or
marker on the non-scrim side.
Task 13 - Preparing your Quilt
Measure the length and width of your quilt
top.
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Quilt Top
Tip:
For first-time assembly, follow these steps
with spare pieces of fabric that you can use to
practice with before starting an actual quilt. Be
sure to use all three layers: quilt top, batting,
and backing.
Parts & Tools Needed:
Fabric Marking
Pencil or Chalk
Measuring Tape
or Ruler
Pins
Instructions
The backing and batting help position the quilt top so that it is within reach of the machine on the
frame. Take the following steps to cut out the batting and backing, and make a quilt sandwich:
Right Side/Wrong Side:
Some fabrics have
a front side that has a print or other qualities
that the back side does not have, or may look
washed out on the back. The front of the fabric
is called the “right side.” The side that looks
washed out or doesn’t have the print/texture is
called the “wrong side.”
Scrim Side:
The scrim side is a structural layer
on some types of batting. It often feels coarse
or pimpled, while the other side feels smooth
or “puffy.”
Cut out backing fabric and batting that is at
least 18” wider and longer than your quilt
top. If your quilt top is under 10” in both
length and width, make the quilt backing
and batting at least 28” wide.
18”
18”
Backing & Batting
Quilt Top
Top Edge Center
Quilt Top
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