Country1

Double knit quilt, try to put on frame and FMQ or tie it? I've never sewn double knit, it belongs to a friend. It is heavy so do I still use batting or not?
Thanks, Penny

irishrose

Yes to the batting. A thin poly is what we used in the 70s for nursing home quilts. Some were tied and some were quilted simply. I know nothing about long arms, so I can't answer that, but doubleknit is pretty stable.

swampfox

There is a lady that is in my sewing group that has made 2 quilts with double knit. They are tying it as its so heavy and would be hard to do on a machine. And she is not putting any batting inside as it will be a warm quilt.

BETTY62

I received two double knit quilts as a gift way back when double knit was the "to have fabric". Both have a muslin type frabic as the backing, were quilted using batting and were quilted not tied. They have had a rough life as they were my son's favorite quilts. They have survived being tents, dragged to ball games,car races and a lot of road trips. However, they have shown very little wear and tear. If possible, I would use batting and quilt it.

Country1

THANKS to you all for the advice!... I think I'm feeling brave, on the frame she goes, wish me luck!
Thanks, Penny

pennijanine

Remember to show us pics!!

blueangel

I have two double knit quilts. One doesn't have batting. The one with batting is extremely heavy but really warm. Both are tied. They never wear out.

stitchengramie

Thank you for posting this question to the board. I have some double knit fabric and I did not know one can make a quilt from it.

thequilterslink

My favorite winter quilt is a double knit one, both sides are the knit and i put a light batting in it and tied it, made it in 91 and still looks like new. Very warm and cozy, just wish i had made it bigger.

QuiltnNan

good luck
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