quiltingbuddy

Can it be quilted on a DSM done this way, or is it hard to handle if it's stiff?

quiltingshorttimer

same here unless it's a wrinkle mess (like the end of bolt)

Prism99

It helps a ***lot*** to starch the backing before quilting on a DSM. Starch stabilizes the fabric so it is much less likely to stretch or distort while you are quilting. Starch does not make the quilt sandwich hard to handle; it doesn't get that stiff.

lfletcher

I don't unless it's really bad. The frame will stretch out the wrinkles as you roll it. I have had a problem lately with backings being too small. I always measure them with the customer present and I might comment if the backing needs to be ironed better.

celwood

I always do because it prevents wrinkles and pleats when quilting.

Deb watkins

[QUOTE=Jane Quilter;7581877]I do......especially the hard fold down the center.[/QUO Same here!

soccertxi

me three. Sometimes I use water and sometimes I use Best Press.