If you need to know
how to baste a quilt for machine quilting,
this post is for you.
Follow these simple steps and save
how to baste a quilt for machine quilting,
this post is for you.
Follow these simple steps and save
your aching back and knees.
First, fold your backing, batting, and quilt top.
At the fold of each layer place a pin.
At the fold of each layer place a pin.
Drape the backing over a table, placing the pin at the
center of the table. Center the fabric over the table.
On the sides, make sure fabric is an even
distance from the floor.
Clamp the fabric tight at each corner of the table,
being careful to smooth out all wrinkles.
Because of the width of my table, I used a set of clamps
from my husband's workshop. These work great for
any width table and are easily adjustable by squeezing
the handle and sliding it along the metal tracking bar.
Carefully drape the batting over the table and
smooth all wrinkles. Reposition the clamps on
top of the batting being careful to keep both layers tight.
(In the photo, one corner has the clamp
repositioned and the other corner does not.)
Check to make sure the pins are lined up on all sides.
Depending on the length of your project and table,
the fabric may puddle onto the floor.
Drape the quilt top over the table, and follow the
same procedure described above.
Begin the pinning process being sure that all layers are
tightly secured by the clamps.
This is a good time to trim all stray threads.
It will end up
It will end up
saving you time as you machine quilt.
Place pins on the entire surface area of the table.
If you are new to quilting, a good rule of thumb is to
place pins about a hands width apart.
Depending on the size of your quilt, you may need to
reposition the entire project. Once all the fabric on the
table top has been pinned, simply readjust the quilt on
table top has been pinned, simply readjust the quilt on
the table top and reposition clamps making sure
all layers are tightly held.
Repeat until entire quilt is basted with pins.
Repeat until entire quilt is basted with pins.
Here is the final product. All layers appear to be fairly even
except for the batting that is overhanging on the right side.
Apparently the photographer was paying too much attention
to taking photos, which affected quality control.
If you try this method to baste your
next quilting project,
I'd love to hear from you!
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May you always Sew in Peace!
Sandra