lyndaj

I always do crosswise

dunster

This is absolutely true, but when the seams are vertical the quilt can usually be mounted sideways on the longarm, making the seams horizontal.

ManiacQuilter2

It depends on what's the best way to use the fabric I have.

Annaquilts

The least amount of seam but I prefer to have seams run lengthwise on the long arm machine so I will load according if possible.

luvstoquilt

I do like Jeanne does and my LAQer told me it was no problem. I love to use up the left over fabric this way and I love the backs with that bit of interest.

Snooze2978

I used to put to lengths together making the seam down the middle but that caused a lump when advancing. Then I read that I should put my seams across as that would alleviate the lump so since then that's what I've been doing. Of course I'd rather use backing fabric and alleviate the seam altogether but as mentioned before sometimes you just can't find the perfect backing. Haven't tried the John Flynn method yet.

Also when I do have to put 2 pieces together I glue the seams open so they don't flip on me while advancing. I use Elmer's Glue so it will wash out later. Love Elmer's Glue.

quiltingshorttimer

If the quilt will be long armed, the quilter will load it so seamed horizontal, but the key thing to keep in mind is that if you are piecing a back (or even with wideback) it's important that the back is squared up as it's the foundation of the quilt and especially with long arm quilting, an off square back will create all sorts of tuck problems.

rryder

I've done it both ways, but then I always FMQ my quilts on my domestic sewing machine so it really doesn't matter to me. I also usually use a couple of different fabrics or leftover pieced blocks in between the pieces if I'm going to seam the back--makes the quilt more interesting.

Rob

carolynjo

Some quilting teachers recommend using the full width of the fabric down the center and then splitting the other piece of fabric into 2 equal vertical pieces. That way, there is no center seam to contend with.

Friday1961

I always piece my crossways or horizontal to the top of the quilt. I read somewhere that they hold better that way and that long armers prefer it.