I am making another bow tucks using this metallic fabric. My
first one I didn't quilt the pocket and just did diaginal lines both
ways. I was thinking of just using one diagonal line this time. But want some opinons. Straight, diagonal, quilt the pocket or not. How would you do this fabric? Also if anyone has used this
kind of fabric before how do you press this fabric. On the back side only, low heat....?

lets see the pics of the fabric. the fabric should tell you how to quilt it. I use batiks with metallic flecks. I try to iron only on the back side of it. but I do iron the front side also on the high setting on my iron. just don't let the iron sit on the fabric keep it moving. this will help it, I use steam in the iron also.

If you're concerned about the heat, don't fuse the pellon. My first one I didn't use fusible pellon--used sew-in.

When I make the bags, I quilt using straight lines or diaginal. I have quilted the outside pocket on a couple but I don't like it so I don't do it anymore. Sorry, can't help you with the fabric I've never used it.

I did not quilt the pockets on any of the bags I've made. And only quilted the upper part (above the pockets) of the largest bag. Mine have been home decor fabric for the outside, regular cotton fabric for the lining. The home decor fabric had enough 'body' that I did not feel the need for batting or interfacing, so only did a lining and the pockets.

Sorry I forgot to add the picture earlier. I took it with my phone so it turned out kinda dark.

I dont quilt the pocket on the bow tucks I make....let me see the finished product, I have a yard of that fabric sitting on my shelf and was not sure what to do with it yet

If that were me, I would use the fuseable pellon, and not quilt it, or you could just meander around the butterflys

I do quilt my pocket on mine. I would echo around the butterflies.

For those who don't quilt their pockets, do you do a top stitch or in the ditch stitch across the outside of the lining of the front pocket?

I have made several Bow Tucks, and always use fusible Pellon, and quilt the whole thing, including the outer pocket. I feel like it makes everything more stable, since I tend to toss mine in the washer and dryer when needed. I carried one of mine for probably 2 years, and it looked as good as new, when I finally got tired of it.

When I first started making them, I grid-quilted them, but that takes longer than I want to spend to do it well. Now, I quilt with fast, curvy lines, and I love it. It's faster, and prettier, I think. :-D

Here's a picture of the one I'm carrying now...

LOVE that sunflower fabric and that purse. I agree that the pocket should be quilted, if only for stability. Most women tend to overstuff their purse pockets and quilting would help stabilize. It only takes a few extra minutes to do a job correctly the first time, so why not just do it?

As far as ironing that CRAPPY glitter fabric, I would iron from the back. The butterflies are BEAUTIFUL, but the manufacturer really cheapens the fabric by tossing glitter on it. Wish they would get that through their heads. :-D

I would use a pressing cloth over the fabric when ironing. Check your instructions on the pellon to see whether or not to use steam.

I've made three bow tucks and have never quilted any of them and satisfied with how they look. They have all held up well and are being used continually. Two were gifts and one for myself.

Is meander and echoing the same thing? I am not very good at my fmq. I have tried the pocket now 2 times. I think this time it may be ok.

When the stitching is meandering like your final choice around the butterflies, I have resorted to using the regular straight stitch. It handles those loose curves beautifully. I have actually successfully sewn a 2" diameter circle on my bow tuck pockets using the straight stitch. I too, have not come close to mastering the FMQ. Yours butterflies look great by the way.

Ok, how does this look? I must keep practicing.

On the back side it looks like I had pulled my fabric or something. Is this going to be a problem. I don't know how to put arrows on my picture to show you where I am talking about.

I want to put a snap in this one. Can someone tell me when you put a snap it and what did you use for the back of the snap so that it doesn't come through?

I use a piece of template plastic approx. 1x2 in.

I'm finished another bow tucks.

It looks nice. I have the pattern but haven't made one.With meandering/free motion quilting it takes practice.....just like with everything.Now that you've made 2 Bowtucks....you're on your way to being an expert.

Oooohhh!!! That is Beautiful with a capital B