Preparation

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•	Do not pin or baste the quilt layers
•	Borders should be flat
•	Square the top
•	Clip any loose threads from quilt top. The less bulk the less interference in the quilting
•	Iron well and place on a hanger (If hand delivered)

•	The backing and the batting must be at least 5 inches longer than the quilt top all the way around. The bigger the quilt the more backing and batting will be used when quilting. For a king size allow 7 inches extra on all sides of backing and batting. Please no bed sheets for backing.
•	Cut off selvage from backing fabric. When piecing backing, press the seams open. A 1/4 inch seam is good. Selvage seams create bulk and may cause backing to pucker.
•	Square the backing.
•	Clip any loose threads from backing.
•	Iron well and place on a hanger.

Any miscellaneous work such as repairing seams, squaring up backing, ironing, etc. will be charged at $15.00 /Hr.

To avoid additional labor charges please deliver quilt in good condition. Of course I will let you know before I do any extra work.

Question: What are the most common dimensions for a bed quilt?
Answer: The chart below may give you an idea on how to size your quilt.

Bed	Matress Measures**	Standard Quilt Widths (in Inches)	Standard Quilt Lengths (in Inches)
Crib	28" X 52"	28" - 36 "	46" - 52"
Twin	39" X 75 "	66" - 68 "	86" - 88 "
Double	60" X 80 "	81" - 84 "	86" - 88 "
Queen	60" X 80 "	86" - 88 "	96" - 100 "
King (Standard/Eastern)	76-78" X 80 "	102"	86" - 88 "
California King	72" X 84 "	107" - 110 "	96" - 98 "

Please Note: Mattress depths may vary widely by manufacturer. Measure the depth of your mattress. Standard and older mattresses average 9-12", while newer pillow-top mattresses are 14-16" deep and up. These deeper mattresses will require additional quilt depth so that it covers the mattress completely.