quality frame is being used.
next, cut your quilt batting an inch smaller. (ex. 47″ by 11″) you want your batting to be close to the edge, but it does not wrap around. wrapping the quilting around the back would make it hard to fit your frame neatly.
attach your batting with staples. you don’t need to place in many staples just enough to hold it in place while you work with the fabric covering.
cut your fabric to be 5 inches wider and longer than the opening (ex 53″ by 17″) as this will wrap around and needs a finished edge.
iron and lay your fabric out on a flat surface.
measure the placement 