Hobbs 80/20 & quilting distance
 

I machine quilted (DM) my four 'trip around the world' quilts diagonally through every over row of squares (squares are 3-1/2 inches finished), so stitching is 5 inches apart. Hobbs 80/20 says quilting a minimum of 4 inches apart. Is this going to be a problem with batting shifting when washed? I thought about tying to add additional stabilizing but I really don't want to.

These quilts won't see a lot of use or washing. What do you think?

Can you post a photo?? I quilted my Avatar with Hobbs 80/20 diagonally but it had 1.5" squares.

Is it the regular or the one with the scrim? I am thinking you could get away with your choice to keep it that way if it has the scrim on the 80/ 20. I love the hobbs 80 20 and usually buy it in bulk orders on line. But, I needed an extra one for a charity quilt for the long arm quilter and no time to wait for it, so hubby bought me a couple fairfield 80 20's from walmart. I could not believe how nice it was. A tiny bit thicker, even in density and very nice all over bat. I just may well be a convert.

Photo of part of quilt. I don't know if it has scrim or not. I bought the batting at a JoAnn's store and didn't get the paper that goes with it.

I would just crosshatch the quilt (sewing in each diagonal thru every row) just to be safe. If you have done that, I think you will be OK. Thanks for posting a photo.

Looks like you will have to do the other rows. Sorry, it seems the only solution at this point if you want it to last and not have big lumps.

You show the ruler with a 5" measure, but I think there's an ever larger (7") unquilted span across the tops of the blocks (unless you have quilted in the ditch and I can't see it). I've drawn a red bracket in the area I'm thinking of:
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Anyway, from personal experience, I would add the additional quilting lines.

There are 5 inch squares, cross hatched in both directions. Of course, the diagonal of the square is larger than 5 inches. I was considering adding a tie to the middle of these blocks where the X is--I can do that while I'm watching TV :) . I think I'm going to think about what I'm going to do! More work to cross hatch (I've already sewn on the bindings), or add the perle cotton ties?? Ponder, ponder!

this was my thought, too. better to be safe than sorry

I'd probably take off the binding and then quilt as noted above. You've spent so much time in making the quilt, just take the additional time to make it last. I spent last night undoing machine-sew binding on 1/2 a quilt because I didn't like how it was turning out with the thread I selected. I know it's a pain, but this morning, I feel so much better about the quilt (but sore neck)! I always try to live with "no regrets"........and I feel guilty not fixing things that I know about.........so for me...it would be worth additional quilting. Maybe you can try without removing the binding?