How Do You Put A Quilt On A Quilting Frame?
Finishing the piecing of a quilt top can often feel like a challenge on its own, but in reality, making a finished top is only the halfway point in making a quilt. Whether you are going to hand quilt or use a machine, you’ll need to know how to put a quilt on a quilt frame. Using a frame gets your quilt up off your lap and creates an even tension to work with. Keeping a good amount of tension while you quilt is essential to how the quilt lays when it is finished. Lay out your quilt backing, pattern side facing down, on a flat surface or floor, and smooth away any wrinkles. Place the batting over the backing followed by the quilt top with the right side facing up. Pin or sew baste the three layers together with a stitch or pin placed at least every six inches. Drape your quilt sandwich over the quilt frame. If your frame does not hold the entire size of the quilt, make sure to position the center of the quilt in the frame first and work your way toward the outside. Secure the quilt to t
