Thread: Minky backing
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Old 04-24-2020, 03:28 AM
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copycat
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Originally Posted by craftdiva View Post
i agree with a thin batting as well.
I had trouble the first time with minky. Asked at a quilt shop and the guy who quilted for them was there. So helpful. He said to use a stretch needle, thread like Isacord, and a polyester type batting. Very thin. It was amazing the difference it made. Did a queen size on my domestic with not one issue.
Please advise on the type needle you found helpful. Is a Stretch Needle the same as Ball point needle? Thanks!
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