Thread: Long arm question

Originally Posted by ket

I want to tackle a quilt on my longarm this weekend and it has a fleece back. I have two questions
1. Do I really need batting. This is really just a throw for the back of a couch and the fleece is pretty nice.
2. Am I going to have trouble with stretching when I load and turn onto my frame and if so how to avoid that.
Thanks so much to all on the board.

KET

Here is what I do for both fleece and cuddle material....I always pin them with the stretch.....never have the stretch running the way you roll the quilt....I learnt this from this board and other quilting friends...I hope I'm making sense....

Batting is a personal choice- many people make quilts without-- there is no rule stating you have to use batting.
When you load your backing make sure you Smooth the fleece without pulling/ stretching it. I've fleece backed many quilts, as long as you remember to keep it smooth and just taut without stretching you will be fine. Fleece quilts up nicely