batting bearding
I have a midnight blue backing on the quilt I am finishing and in some places there are little white spots of batting poking through the needle holes. I blame myself for not putting in a new needle before longarming it. Anyone have a tip on how to make it look better? It is a gift for my neice and really doesn't look that bad, I just would prefer it not have the spots. I used warm and white batting. Any ideas how to fix it?
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Have you washed and dried the quilt yet? That usually helps closing the needle holes.
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I have not washed it yet. I was debating washing it before giving it to her. The wedding shower is on Sunday. Will a King size quilt fit in a regular washer or would I have to take it to the laundromat? I usually give the quilts unwashed and let the recipient deal with it!
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wiskers:
Originally Posted by ljfox
(Post 5306843)
I have a midnight blue backing on the quilt I am finishing and in some places there are little white spots of batting poking through the needle holes. I blame myself for not putting in a new needle before longarming it. Anyone have a tip on how to make it look better? It is a gift for my neice and really doesn't look that bad, I just would prefer it not have the spots. I used warm and white batting. Any ideas how to fix it?
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And if all else fails, there's always the trusty Sharpie trick...:)
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You can try using a toothbrush or even a lint brush and lightly brush side to side where you see the bearding..it will go away when washed so if it's not too bad you could just tell them that.
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laundromat!
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When I had that happen I poked each bit back inside. I think I used a dull machine needle. I think another thing which can contrubute to that happening is putting the batting in the quilt upside down. If there is a rough and smooth surface to the batting, the rough side should face the quilt top.
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Not for this quilt but the next time you have a dark fabric use a dark batting.
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Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy
(Post 5307582)
When I had that happen I poked each bit back inside. I think I used a dull machine needle. I think another thing which can contrubute to that happening is putting the batting in the quilt upside down. If there is a rough and smooth surface to the batting, the rough side should face the quilt top.
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Originally Posted by SouthPStitches
(Post 5308809)
Never knew about a right/wrong side to batting. Have been quilting 30+ years and can learn something daily on QB. Thanks for sharing!
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And if all else fails, there's always the trusty Sharpie trick...:)[/QUOTE]
I was wondering about doing something like that but was afraid it might bleed to the front of the quilt. If I just lightly touch it on there will it be ok? |
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