gaga grandma

Is there a special way to use minkie on the back so it doesn't stretch real bad? I have some and want to use it for grandbabies quilts. Of course I am13 quilts behind.
Thanks!

QuiltnNan

my first thought is to use spray on adhesive. i don't use it, but i'll bet the other members can give you advice.

cherrio

I am about to sew using minky tomorrow. am going to use spray adhesive and my walking foot and cross my fingers. will let you know if I am successful. lol

char634w

I have used Minkie on the back of baby quilts and I love it. My only suggestion is to use lots of pins and a walking foot and you will not have any problems. I did not use the spray adhesive so I am not sure if that will help or not. Good luck.

suern3

I just finished the FMQ on a quilt with Minkee backing for new GS due in November. I had no problems with stretching at all. I pin basted, just as I always do. Maybe alot of pins. Then I start with stitch in the ditch around blocks to stabilize so I can get the pins out of the way for the FMQ. The quilt I did just before this one for DGD also had Minkee backing, used same process, no problems. Knock on wood! Let us know how it goes for you.

ckcowl

just smooth it- don't stretch it when you put your sandwich together- baste well- whether using pins, needle & thread or spray-
a walking foot or hopping foot depending on the type of quilting you plan (straight line or free motion)
minkee quilts up beautifully! and is so soft and cozy- my granddaugters and neices call them (get naked) blankets! the love to wrap in them after baths---always a special request to have their quilts backed with minkee. :)

gaga grandma

Thanks for all your tips. What if you use a long arm? Or would FMQ be easier?