Originally Posted by
Tartan
The problem is that 80/20 batt is easier to FMQ on a domestic machine. It's low loft makes it stable and clings nicely to the layers but doesn't really give high definition to the FMQ. I have tried using 505 spray basting and polyester and that did not go well for me. Some do use 2 layers of batt but that is harder to stuff through a domestic machine and it can shift. I love the look of 2 batts that the long arm quilters post but I have accepted that I can't do it on my domestic.
I guess I will resign myself to what I can do on my DSM.. I have a Pfaff With a 10 inch throat so It IS possible to do a King but It is really hard, I can do meander or swirly on the big quilts but anything else is hard. I just quilt for pleasure and we use everything I make . It is not like I am going to put anything in a show. I would love to have one of the sit down mid arm machines. I WANT that but I NEED a new car, so I guess it will remain a dream for awhile more
