I have made two tee shirt quilts, one was patch work, the other machine appliqued. Used the thin interfacing on the patchwork top and heavier on the appliqued one. This one had all different sizes of emblems to use so I couldn't make a uniform patch. Ironed them onto a background and did the blind stitch around the edges in matching thread. I think acetone, fingernail polish on a piece of an old sock or a cotton ball would take the sticky stuff off your needle. Have some spares on hand and clean them up after you get several gunky. The heavier backing willonly make the quilt stiffer and it too willsoften up with use. I wouldn't even try to remove it, just go for it and get it done. Carol J.
Carol J.