? concerning using minky for backing
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? concerning using minky for backing
I have 2 silly questions about using Minky for backing. I am using 2&1/2" cotton squares (can't believe I am doing this) for the front and I want to use Minky for the backing. I am not using a batting. Does it need to be quilted, there will be no batting to bunch up? Should I use a little bigger seam (3/8th maybe) to prevent any seams from fraying, without batting and quilting I worry about the seams raveling more and having more stress on them. I want the quilt to be washable and well loved. It will be a lap quilt about 50" x 60" or a little larger (depending on how much fabric I have).
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yes, it still needs to be quilted- to hold the 2 layers together- otherwise when it is laundered it will become all wonky- out of shape. I would not increase my seam width on the cotton squares. they should be just fine when layered with the minky.
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I sewed Minky once to make some simple billow cover to hold egg crate foam for a friend who is permanently in a wheelchair. I worked for hours and the fabric kept shifting on me constantly. I would NEVER want to touch the stuff again. If you want to back the quilt and you are going to use a DSM, I would stitch from the back and keep the Minky right side up otherwise it will shift on you. Good Luck !!
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I sewed Minky once to make some simple billow cover to hold egg crate foam for a friend who is permanently in a wheelchair. I worked for hours and the fabric kept shifting on me constantly. I would NEVER want to touch the stuff again. If you want to back the quilt and you are going to use a DSM, I would stitch from the back and keep the Minky right side up otherwise it will shift on you. Good Luck !!
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I did a baby quilt this fall with a pieced top and minkee back. One thing I did before quilting was use 505 basting spray and then a few safety pins before I started quilting. Turned out beautifully and according to the Mom and baby I gave it to says it washes like a dream, but dry on cool.
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I did a baby quilt this fall with a pieced top and minkee back. One thing I did before quilting was use 505 basting spray and then a few safety pins before I started quilting. Turned out beautifully and according to the Mom and baby I gave it to says it washes like a dream, but dry on cool.
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