Batting and size needle for handquilting?
11-21-2010, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Blinky
Ibut I do a lot of hand applique and if I go around the hand applique there may be areas that are wider than 2 inches. So the Mountain Mist may not be good for a hand applique quilt do you think? I know when I cross hatch it would probably be fine.
If you are new to hand quilting a poly batt might be easier to needle, but there's always the risk of "bearding," where the fibers come through the top. My first poly batt did that, which is why I started using the Blue Ribbon cotton. The Blue Ribbon is a bit harder to needle but not as hard as Warm and Natural, at least in my experience.
I use quilting betweens - they're shorter and a bit sturdier than other needles.
11-21-2010, 08:58 AM
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Quilting a quilt now with Hobbs 80/20 useing JJ 9 needles but I spray basted the quilt and when I hit the places with the spray the needle dose not want to go through. I will never spray bast for hand quilting again.
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