![]() (Feel it through the two layers.) Unfold the quilt top on the batting layer. Next, place the folded corner of the quilt top on the coin. STEP FIVE-POSITION AND SECURE THE QUILT TOP Starting from the center of the table edge, reach under the batting to remove one clip at a time, and replacing it on top of both the batting and backing layers. Unfold the batting on top of the backing fabric. (You will feel it, though you can’t see it!) Place the folded corner of the batting on the coin. (Don’t ask me….) Step Four-Position and Secure the Batting Layer The fabric should be quite tight.ĭouble check that the WRONG SIDE of the backing is facing upward. Work from the center out to secure the backing. Starting along one of the folded lines, use binder clips to secure the quilt to the table top. Allow the backing to drape over the table as necessary. Place the folded corner of the backing on the coin and open up the backing on the table. This allows you to feel where to position each of the layers.Ĭoin taped to center of table Step Three-secure the Backing to the table (I wear a quilting glove on my right hand because it gets sore from pinning!) Size 2 safety pins, (Curved pins are nice, but not necessary).(It is helpful to add risers to the table legs like these so you don’t have to bend over so far.) Gather your supplies: I often work on a banquet table or two banquet tables pushed together. STEP TWO-PREPARE THE TABLE/GATHER SUPPLIES Backing–the right side is visible, Batting is quartered, Quilt top-wrong side is visible. Fold the quilt top in quarters (fold in half lengthwise and then crosswise) with RIGHT SIDES together. (Starching may help the quilt slide on the sewing surface as you FMQ.) Fold the backing in quarters, WRONG SIDES together. ![]() Fold the batting into quarters by folding it in half lengthwise and then crosswise.īacking: Press and starch the backing fabric. Cut the batting 8-10 inches larger than the quilt top. Ideally, you should give the batting several hours to relax.
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