Originally Posted by ckcowl

when using sateen fabrics a fine sharp needle is important-
i used a needle specified for silks-and did dull & have to change needles twice doing a full size quilt (but that could have been because of the batting/backing as much as because of the sateen.
a good sharp needle is the key though.
i would (did) make a small sandwich and do some experimenting-
before i started mine i changed batts 4 times before i found the one that i liked- was working along with my sateen top & batik back.