Originally Posted by jillaine
What is "scrim" in batting? I keep seeing reference to it and have no idea what it is. Thanks.
Scrim is a very thin, net-like sheet of synthetic fibres that gives stability to the batting. While producing the batting with needlepunching the scrim is woven together with the batting fibres and makes it very strong and hard to tear - but it also makes it harder to hand quilt trough.
Everything I could say regarding your question has already been said. If you are interested to see how I quilt you can look at the thread I have posted recently:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-142087-1.htm
But you will see I have a different technique to yours: no thimble, no rocking stitch, no stab-stitching. I only do wholecloth, so I (almost) don't have seams to cross! I can reach 12-14 stitches per inch (sometimes even more), only counted on the top of the quilt. Take your time to find out which method works best for you - there are no written rules you have to follow. The result is what counts!
:)