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I started out pinning the back and rolling it , adding the batting and then pinning the top and rolling it. Later I saw someone floating the top, I did it and liked it better.
I told the person that taught me that I now float my tops and she was in disbelieve that I would do that. Some times I find that it is easier to work in a top that is not too square... What do you LAers do??
Could you please explain the floating process? Anything that could make life easier with a domestic machine is welcome!
Margaret F
MFord, "floating" is when only the top edge of the quilt is attached to the frame, and the rest just hangs over the bar. I float my top and batting, but attach the backing to keep it taut, since it's harder to see. I used to float it all, but when I ended up with a fold in my backing that I didn't catch until later, I started rolling my backing again. Here's a quilt floated:Originally Posted by MFord
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I have a mid arm bed and on my particular model, every one is floated - although I had not realised this before. I have no problem with it.
i always liked floating my tops. sometimes, though, they can go crooked, so that needs to be watched
Nancy in western NY
before you speak THINK
T – is it True? H – is it Helpful? I – is it Inspiring? N – is it Necessary? K – is it Kind?
I've always floated my tops, and use a longarm tape to keep them from going crooked. It works like a charm! Wouldn't be without it. I align the markers along each edge and every sash. Really keeps things square.
Here's a picture of it "in action":
Last edited by cindi; 12-23-2014 at 04:44 PM.
Cindi... thanks ever so much for posting that! I saw it in a picture here once [may have been on your setup] and thought that I really need to get myself one of those!!!I've always floated my tops, and use a longarm tape to keep them from going crooked. It works like a charm! Wouldn't be without it. I align the markers along each edge and every sash. Really keeps things square.
Here's a picture of it "in action":
Nancy in western NY
before you speak THINK
T – is it True? H – is it Helpful? I – is it Inspiring? N – is it Necessary? K – is it Kind?
Nan, Where did you get your "long arm centering tape"?
Cindy, What kind of magnets did you get from Harbor Freight? Can you post a picture on how you use them?
Picked it up at my LQS. You can also get it online at JoAnn's and Amazon.
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