Originally Posted by
Tartan
Minky stretches more one way than the other. If I was going to FMQ with Minky on the back I would leave out the batt and use 505 spray baste before starting on my domestic sewing machine. I don't know how it would work with a long arm but there are members who use it on QB.
I've used Minky as a backing for a baby quilt and quilted it on my DSM. I spray baste using the 505. I start by spray basting the top to the batting and then baste the Minky to the batting. When I spray baste, I fold over the top piece to half way down, spray a section across the bottom and smooth the top over what I sprayed. Continue till you've reached the end, then repeat at the other end. Same thing when I do the backing. I never have a problem with shifting or puckering. When working with Minky as a backing, it's best to follow a design from the front for a simple quilting pattern and USE a Walking Foot!! That is so important with Minky as the backing. Good luck to your friend, I'm sure the quilt will be wonderful!!