machine quilting with flannel backing
10-23-2010, 03:57 PM
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I just did a large lap quilt with flannel backing. I ironed ti with starch, then I used Sharon Schambers method of basting and making the quilt sandwich (from You Tube) and I had no problems. Her method is amazing and easy. I am sure you could use basting spray with her method also.
10-23-2010, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by craftyone27
Originally Posted by barbrdunn
When using flannel, I do wash and dry to shrink it, but do not iron, as I think ironing stretches the flannel out again. I take out of the dryer and smooth any wrinkles out flat, then spray baste well so it stays in place. I do pin the corners to keep them in place. I use my IDT (walking foot and I also use a large stitch lengtht (3.0-3.5) to keep from puckering. I try to stay away from diagonal quiliting as the bias stretches quite a bit. Seems to work well for me.
10-24-2010, 01:11 PM
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I have a Bernia with a walking foot and use flannel for backing on most of my quilts. I have never had a problem with it puckering. I do use basting spray and sometimes pin if it is a big quilt. I use warm and natural batting. I did have a little trouble when I used a more puffy batting. I also smooth out as I sew. I have done stitch in the ditch and meandering.
10-29-2010, 02:15 PM
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I agree! I had the same problem with a quilt and for some reason I pin basted instead of spray basting. The flannel back is not cooperating at all. I finally put it away with about 1/4 of a twin/full size quilted. The thought of tearing all of that quilting out makes me want to cry but it is probably the best thing to do. Then I guess I need to go back and spray baste and try again. :-(
11-01-2010, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by craftyone27
Hi all,
Looking for suggestions for working with flannel as a backing fabric. i'm making a lap sized 45 x45 baby quilt using flannel as backing. I have a Bernina with a walking foot that I have used to machine quilt small quilts fairly successfully - nothing fancy. This quilt is giving me fits with puckers all over the back. I spent the afternoon quilting and then the evening pulling stitches. I saw one post about flannelquilts which suggested lowering pressure on the presser foot so the flannel doesn't stretch. Does anyone know if this will work when only the back of the quilt is flannel? I'm hoping for some input that will help me avoid another seam ripping session, and let me get this quilt finished and not be embarrassed by puckers in the backing. Thanks in advance!!
Looking for suggestions for working with flannel as a backing fabric. i'm making a lap sized 45 x45 baby quilt using flannel as backing. I have a Bernina with a walking foot that I have used to machine quilt small quilts fairly successfully - nothing fancy. This quilt is giving me fits with puckers all over the back. I spent the afternoon quilting and then the evening pulling stitches. I saw one post about flannelquilts which suggested lowering pressure on the presser foot so the flannel doesn't stretch. Does anyone know if this will work when only the back of the quilt is flannel? I'm hoping for some input that will help me avoid another seam ripping session, and let me get this quilt finished and not be embarrassed by puckers in the backing. Thanks in advance!!
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