Originally Posted by Shelbie
The batting and backing you are using does make a difference. It is much easier to avoid puckers if you are using Warm and White or Warm and Natural than a polyester batting. Something with a lot of cotton in it just automatically stays in place better. Polycotton backings also like to pucker. When I start, I like to run one line of stitching right down the middle both vertically and horiontally to anchor everything. It also allows you to quilt in sections. This has helped me.
that is a good idea about running a line of stitching each direction. I just used a fleece blanket for a baby quilt's batting and i had trouble with the spray not sticking and I got puckers. Do you think its the blanket as it was probaby all accrylic/polyester?