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11-17-2010, 02:47 PM

jacklinp123

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I am a new quilter and my biggest challenge is to not get puckers in my quilts as I am machine quilting. I don't do any fancy stuff right now, just basics, but still end up with puckers. Can anyone help me with this problem? Thanks!

11-17-2010, 02:52 PM

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

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Starch your backing fabric. Make sure your backing is taut as you pin or baste. Many folks tape it to a floor or clamp it to a table. Pin or baste very well. Don't be skimpy.

11-17-2010, 02:54 PM

quiltlonger

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Do you use a walking foot? Best investment. Slow down; and use a little longer stitches. Are puckers on top or bottom?

11-17-2010, 02:54 PM

luvTooQuilt

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be sure not to stretch the bias too.. Lots and lots of starch will help.. and I second the pins..

11-17-2010, 02:59 PM

sharon b

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Hello and welcome from Northern Indiana ! Glad you joined us :lol:

Make sure the quilt is really basted well :thumbup:

11-17-2010, 03:02 PM

MamaBear61

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Hello and welcome from Ontario.

11-17-2010, 03:06 PM

MinnieKat

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Welcome from Minnesota!

11-17-2010, 03:08 PM

grammyp

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Hello and welcome from central Alabama. My best advice is starch, stretch, lots of pins, use a walking foot, and alternate sewing directions across the quilt.