¾
Make sure the layers are rolling on top of each other on each end of the rail.
lly remove the middle rail and set it aside.
STEP 2: BACKING
finished side of the fabric on
ave about ¼” of fabric beyond the
his process. Let it lay naturally.
Now do the same for the front end. NOTE: Make your hem stitch as straight as possible
on this one!
¾
Lay out the backing so that the right side is face down.
¾
Insert the wooden dowel(s) into the casings of fabric
s.
Most quilts will require bo
the quilt top.
¾
Take the front and back ra
Caps from both ends of each.
¾
Next insert the dowel and fabric end into the
dowel and fabric through to the end of
Repeat this process for the other rail/end.
¾
Again, arrange the backin
Caps and Ratchet Wheels, and replace the rails
¾
With the Middle rail still removed, slow
do, again make sure the fabric rolls up
NOTE
back rail counter-clockwise so the fabric
again be very careful not to stretch or
pul
¾
other on each end of the rail.
freely over the back pole and roll off the floor.
However, the optional Fourth Rail kit is ideal
for housing the batting and allowing it to roll
freely into the work area as you quilt.
¾
Now, carefu
¾
Fold over the
back edge
of your backing about 1”, with the un
the inside of the fold.
¾
Stitch the fabric together 3/4” from the fold. This will le
stitching. Be sure not to stretch or pull the fabric during t
¾
you have just created on both end
th dowels. Use the same number and length of dowels as you used for
ils out of your frame and re
slot of the aluminum rail. Gently pull the
the rail. Hold the fabric to prevent it from bunching up.
g with the finished side of y
back in their positions on the frame.
ly roll up your backing onto the
Back Rail
. As you
naturally and wrinkle free.
move the Ratchet Wheels and End
our fabric face down, replace the End
! It is important that you roll the
rolls over and onto the rail.
¾
As you smooth out any wrinkles,
l the fabric excessively.
Make sure the layers are rolling on
Roll Rail Counter
top of each
¾
Also be sure the backing and top are
equal distance from the end of the rail.
¾
A light, bonded batting is recommended.
¾
Drape the batting over the backing, lining
up the front edge with the hem stitching on
the backing at the front rail.
¾
The other end of the batting can hang
STEP 3: BATTING
Batting
Clockwise to Wrap
Fabric on Clockwise
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