Prepare the Fabric for Quilting

• 1). Wash and dry the decorative fabric and the backing fabric, then press with a hot iron to remove any wrinkles.
  
  
• 2). Place the decorative fabric piece on a flat work surface. Use the ruler and water soluble pen to draw quilting lines on the right side of the fabric. The right side of the fabric is the "good" side, where the image is meant to be seen and looks best. Make lines that are horizontal, vertical or diagonal, or mark lines in a combination of directions.
  
  
• 3). Spread the backing fabric out on a flat work surface with the right side facing down. Spray with a light coat of quilt adhesive, holding the can 12 inches from the surface and moving it around to be sure all of the fabric is covered.
  
  
• 4). Lay the batting on top of the backing fabric and smooth it out. Spray the batting with the quilt adhesive.
  
  
• 5). Top the batting with the marked decorative fabric. The adhesive will hold all of the layers in place so you can add quilt lines to the fabric.
  
  

Quilt Lines on Fabric

• 1). Use a needle and thread or a sewing machine to sew along each of the lines you marked. Sew through all three layers of fabric and turn the fabric as needed to reach each area. Depending on the thickness of your fabric and your personal preference, you may want to use a quilt hoop to hold the fabric, but it is not required; most beginners find it easier to quilt without a hoop at first.
  
  
• 2). When you have sewn along each of the quilted lines, sew the layers together around the top, bottom and side edges to secure.
  
  
• 3). Wash and dry the quilted fabric, then use as desired. Washing will remove both the marker lines and the quilt adhesive.