Quilting is a traditional form of art often passed from generation to generation. If you are interested in learning this as a hobby or a means to earn extra income, you need to know how to set up a quilting frame first. It might be difficult to do at first, but once you have understood the process, you will realize that it is an easy and fun thing to do. Ultimately, together with the right patterns, materials, and patience, you can have the greatest experience when it comes to quilting without ruining the layers of the fabric.
•Look for a convenient location for the quilt frame. Before anything else, make sure that you have a place where you can conveniently set the quilt frame for a set duration. It’s best to do your quilting work at a dedicated place.
•Decide on the size of the quilt frame. If you are the only one who will be making the quilt, it is best to have a small frame. There are bigger frames that can be used to accommodate several people quilting at the same time, though.
•Prepare the materials needed. Apart from the quilt frame, prepare the top and back of the quilt, batting, frame pins, and safety pins.
•Lay out the quilt backing and batting. On a flat and clean surface, lay out the quilt backing and make sure that the side for the pattern is facing down. Smooth any wrinkles in order to have a good view of the quilt once you begin working on it. Next, lay the batting right on top of the quilt backing. Follow this up with the top of the quilt and lay it down, making sure that the right side faces up. Take note of the three layers that you can arrange depending on how you want the quilt to end up with.
•Pin the layers in place. Use the safety pins to set the layers in place by placing them over the surface. Set around half a foot of gap between the pins.
•Cover quilt frame with the layer. Set the backing over the quilt frame and make sure that the right side is facing down with all of the edges against the edges of the frame. If the quilt frame is too wide to accommodate the quilt, set the center of the quilt first onto the frame, and then stretch the edges toward the outside. Make some adjustments to the frame whenever necessary, especially if the edges of the quilt do not meet those of the frame.
•Tighten the quilt layer on top of the frame. If the quilt frame that you are using is rounded or oval, you can secure the quilt on with a clamp. Square frames, on the other have, usually have tacks.
Do not forget to check the tightness of the layers on the quilt frame. Once you have set up your quilting frame properly, you can then enjoy making your own quilts for decoration, bedding, and even recreation.
