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Jingle 03-26-2018 06:16 PM
I no longer hand sew on bindings. Machine sewn all the way.

jmoore 03-27-2018 02:51 AM
Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 8028620)
If it's the right colour, I would use it. If you plan on hand sewing the binding to the back, I would wash it first so it needles easier.
Good to know...

quilterpurpledog 03-27-2018 04:43 AM
I think it is a great idea and a great finish for your quilt. I really like to mix batiks with other cotton fabrics in my quilts. I think they add a lot of interest and depth to designs.

cashs_mom 03-27-2018 05:03 AM
Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog (Post 8029396)
I think it is a great idea and a great finish for your quilt. I really like to mix batiks with other cotton fabrics in my quilts. I think they add a lot of interest and depth to designs.
I agree. I like the looks of batiks mixed with prints. I think they work very nicely and they are all cotton so they play well together

sJens 03-27-2018 12:57 PM
I mix Batiks and cotton quilting fabric all the time and have never had a problem. I do prewash all my fabrics.

misseva 03-27-2018 06:21 PM
Originally Posted by Faintly Artistic (Post 8028824)
I hand quilt with batiks all the time. The key to sewing them is to use a very thin needle. My favorite needles are from the Thimblelady, long, thin and sharp. Other needles feel like trying to sew with a stick.
could you share the exact size needle you use. I've been using a very short thin quilting(between) needle on my grandmother's flower garden but my hand cramps up. Tried using a beading needle but too long & flexible. Like you said, all other needles that I've found are too thick and I have trouble picking up just a few threads when I whip stitch my flowers together.


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