- 1). Measure the narrowest dimension of the quilt to be quilted and write it down. This is normally the width of the quilt. Add 12 inches to the measurement.
- 2). Cut two pieces of 2- by 2-inch wood boards to the determined measurement.
- 3). Subtract 4r inches from the determined length of the 2- by 2-inch lumber. Cut two pieces of heavy canvas that are 4 inches wide to the determined length .
- 4). Center a heavy canvas strip on each board and staple into place. Staple every 2 inches for a secure and solid quilt-attachment strip.
- 5). Cut two 36-inch pieces of 2- by 2-inch lumber to use as side boards.
- 6). Use a running stitch and secure the quilt top, batting and backing to the quilt-attachment strips. Make sure to center the quilt.
- 7). Evenly roll the quilt on both wood strips until the distance between the wood strips is 36 inches.
- 8). Secure the quilt strips to the two 36-inch side pieces with C-clamps.
- 9). Set the stretched quilt and quilt frame on sawhorses or chairs.
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