Pillowcase method - anyone machine quilted directly onto the batting?
Hi everyone
I've got to make several MQed queen quilts using the birthing/pillowcase method, and because it seems likely to be harder to smoothe the layers when pinning, I was considering quilting the top and batting only. I'd then add the back, turn inside out and oversew a little of the quilting to 'tie' the back in. It's straight line stitching mainly, and generally over 2" apart.
I'd be so interested to hear from anyone who has done this or anything like it. Someone mentioned doing it ages ago but I can't find the post now!
I'm worried that sewing directly on the cotton batting for so long might mess with my lovely Janome 8200 - and also that the overall result will look a bit deflated from the top without the back part of the sandwich and possibly a bit weird from the bottom too.
Alternatively, does anyone have tips for MQ-ing a large inside-out quilt? Hard to avoid wrinkles when you can't clamp and smoothe the back, then smoothe out the batting and top while the back stays put!
All ideas and suggestions very welcome, and thanks in advance.