Thread Basting My Quilt Sandwich for FMQ
02-25-2011, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by EdieClay
This is a great tute. Very helpful. Now, since I am new at quilting my own quilt, once you get the quilt basted, you take it off the boards, right? and how do you handle it to quilt it on your machine? Also, you quilt from the middle out to the edges, don't you? Thanks!
I do usually start quilting from near the middle. If I'm doing some stitch-in-the-ditch (SITD) combined with free-motion, I'll do all of the SITD first and then go back and do the free-motion designs. I don't think there's really a right or wrong way to do it, that's just how I prefer to handle it.
07-27-2011, 10:39 PM
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Thanks so much for all the detailed steps on basting a quilt sandwich. Soooo glad I found your posting. Tonight I finished piecing a Batik top (65" x 84") which is the largest I've ever done and had no idea of what to do next.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Once I learn your technique I wont be limited to making baby quilts and placemates.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Once I learn your technique I wont be limited to making baby quilts and placemates.
08-04-2011, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by azwendyg
Originally Posted by auntlucy
Any particular reason that you use mdf boards rather than wood boards? Is each board 8 plus feet long? Thanks for the great pictures and instructions.
The boards I used here are 8 feet long, but I have a shorter, 5 foot, set that fits on my cutting table for smaller quilts. It works best to use boards that are just a little longer than your quilt is wide.
Hope this answers your questions...
08-13-2011, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by many craft person
This is a lot like Sharon Schaumber's instructions - it works, cause I tried it on a huge quilt for my daughter
09-11-2011, 12:19 AM
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Your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to show a "Newbie" how to properly baste a quilt. No wonder I've been having problems! With your directions and photos, I see success in my future! Thanks ever so much!
Warmest Regards,
Warmest Regards,
09-27-2011, 06:07 PM
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My ignorance: I had to find a definition for MDF: It means Medium Density Fiberboard
from Home Depot: "Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
MDF is made by breaking softwoods down into individual fibers, which are then glued and pressed together. MDF is denser than particle board and has a smooth finish that takes paint very well, making it a great choice for interior projects. MDF can also be used for built-ins, cabinets, raised panels, or simple furniture."
from Home Depot: "Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
MDF is made by breaking softwoods down into individual fibers, which are then glued and pressed together. MDF is denser than particle board and has a smooth finish that takes paint very well, making it a great choice for interior projects. MDF can also be used for built-ins, cabinets, raised panels, or simple furniture."
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