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Hi, Julie, I have used fleece on only one quilt, and found that it
stretches easily. I would highly recommend using a walking foot if you intend to SITD, as I did. I also quilted first, then bound the edge as usual. It turned out nice and cozy, but don't think I will use it again, unless it is a tied quilt. Come to think of it, it was made before I found spray basting. That may make it easier to control. Nancycog in MD |
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Not really necessary. I think it would make it pretty hot.
-- LN in NH a crazy quilter * hand quilter * & hand appliquér all in all --- a very slow quilter.... So send quilts! http://photos.yahoo.com/lns_obsessed "Marcia Smith" wrote in message . com... Related on topic question... To those of you who use fleece as a quilt backing...do you still use batting? Marcia Apex, NC |
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I agree with LN. A polarfleece backing is very warm and thick, so a batt
is not necessary IMHO. Nancycog in MD |
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I know what you mean! I remember one I birthed that was poofy! I took it
apart and bound it. -- LN in NH a crazy quilter * hand quilter * & hand appliquér all in all --- a very slow quilter.... So send quilts! http://photos.yahoo.com/lns_obsessed "Kathy Applebaum" wrote in message m... I have yet to have a customer bring one in where the back ends up the same size as the front. If the back and front aren't the same, it's difficult to quilt it without getting pleats somewhere. Since most of my business is word of mouth, I don't want quilts floating around that look like I caused a problem that really wasn't my fault. I usually spend about 15 minutes with those people explaining how to use the walking foot on their machine and suggesting some simple quilting strategies. I'm much happier, and they leave knowing they can get that quilt finished. *grin* -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) longarm machine quilting, Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply |
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Nancy, I like the thought of using spray basting but I had trouble with my
needle gumming. Do you suppose I used too heavy a hand at spraying? Backing my Linus quilts with fleece could enable me to make more quilts in less time for less $s - but I'm still not sure it's for me. Polly wrote in message ... Hi, Julie, I have used fleece on only one quilt, and found that it stretches easily. I would highly recommend using a walking foot if you intend to SITD, as I did. I also quilted first, then bound the edge as usual. It turned out nice and cozy, but don't think I will use it again, unless it is a tied quilt. Come to think of it, it was made before I found spray basting. That may make it easier to control. Nancycog in MD |
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I have been following this thraed with great interest as I have just
finished my first quilt top ( My variation of Chinese coins). As it isn't quite square I have decided to back it with (polar) fleece and try and do some simple quilting in the unpieced sections and bind the edges with the main colour. I will be trying to do the quilting without a walking foot as I don't have $55 rrp to buy one at the moment. If I am not successful without a walking foot the it will be a UFO while I keep working on top #2 Thank you to everyone for your input Dee in Oz "Kathy Applebaum" wrote in message m... "KittyG" wrote in message news:C245b.42231$cj1.8954@fed1read06... Hey Kathy, curious why you won't work on birthed quilts? I have yet to have a customer bring one in where the back ends up the same size as the front. If the back and front aren't the same, it's difficult to quilt it without getting pleats somewhere. Since most of my business is word of mouth, I don't want quilts floating around that look like I caused a problem that really wasn't my fault. I usually spend about 15 minutes with those people explaining how to use the walking foot on their machine and suggesting some simple quilting strategies. I'm much happier, and they leave knowing they can get that quilt finished. *grin* -- Kathy A. (Woodland, CA) longarm machine quilting, Queen of Fabric Tramps http://www.kayneyquilting.com , remove the obvious to reply |
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Polly, I have never had trouble with gummy needles when using spray
basting, so I guess you may have "too heavy a hand at spraying". I have had my best results with basting spray. Nancycog in MD |
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I love the basting spray that I just finished using. Don't remember the name
of it but I got it at Wal-Mart. The fabric/batting didn't shuffle around and I didn't have a problem with anything gumming up either. *It did get on my kitchen table and take forever to scrub/wear off though.* I took it outside this last time I used it on a big quilt. Got dh to put up 2 saw horses and 2 full sheets of plywood and I put the quilt out together outside. It will be really nice being able to do this in the fall and spring! I love working outside! No problem at all with the lighting! hehe Shelly wrote in message ... Polly, I have never had trouble with gummy needles when using spray basting, so I guess you may have "too heavy a hand at spraying". I have had my best results with basting spray. Nancycog in MD --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 8/28/03 |
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