Hi, I would like to tell you how I prepared my quilts for quilting on my new Sweet Sixteen sit-down system. First I went to Joann's and purchased several clearance fabrics. Then I pre-washed them following the instructions on the Leah Day website, http://www.daystyledesigns.com/howtoprewashfabric.htm
There are those who believe you should prewash all fabrics and those who feel you don't have to prewash. I have done both and since prewashing using the above method I think I prefer to do this if I can. The fabrics smell fresh and the starching makes them crisp.
After prewashing I then made several quilt sandwiches using different basting methods.
1. I used a hand basting method by Sharon Schamber, her video is on youtube.
2. Another method I used was spray basting.
3. I also used the popular pin basting method.
As I sew through these quilts I will give my opinions of using these three methods.
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