Has anyone ever used Minky fabric as backing on a quilt? I was thinking of foregoing the batting and just using the Minky as backing. Rather than machine quilting it I was also thinking of tying it. Do you think this would work? Would you use a normal 21/2 inch binding. I'm just not sure because I've never worked with Minky before.Thanks!
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I have never tied one, but I do quilt Minky/Minkee for backing.
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tieing is not good with minkie..it can stretch and shift!
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minkee feels and looks great, but cutting and sewing it will send you over the edge. the fibers go everywhere even up the nose. everybody should try it at least once.
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I know we all have a fabric addiction but I haven't tried to "snort" it yet! :lol:
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Originally Posted by Tartan
I know we all have a fabric addiction but I haven't tried to "snort" it yet! :lol:
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Cindy's made a few child quilts in the past with Minkee backing. They're very cuddly and the kids love them. She always FMQ's them though. Like the previous poster said, I'm not sure they'd do well as a tied quilt.
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Originally Posted by abdconsultant
minkee feels and looks great, but cutting and sewing it will send you over the edge. the fibers go everywhere even up the nose. everybody should try it at least once.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
tieing is not good with minkie..it can stretch and shift!
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Gee I never thought of that so it's probably best to machine quilt it. It's starting to sound like a messy fabric to work with.
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It is extremely messy but it's worth it. I just used it for backing on a baby quilt and I love the way it turned out. I loaded it on my long arm and it quilted beautifully. You should try it at least once.
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I've tied minky-backed quilts. just make sure you don't stretch it as you tie.
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I bought my first piece of minky today for backing! Saw a quilt in a shop today with minky backing and no batting. It was machine quilted. It just looked so cozy, I can't wait to make it. My daughter has already claimed it though.
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I haven't used minkie but have made several with polar fleece. I'm not sure what it is called in other countries. (Not what sweats are made of.) I didn't use any batting but the quilt was warm & cuddly but lightweight for little ones to carry around.
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As an adult, I adore that fabric. I am thinking about making one pillowcase just for me with it.
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ive used minkie on many quilts- it tends to be stretchy-so needs some special care.
it makes wonderful soft-fluffy-cozy quilts. as fro tying- i have a friend who tied hers- she made sure the ties were every 4" in a grid- it has held up for about 4 years now- still as lovely/cozy as when it was new. just be mindful of the stretch= you need to smooth it without stretching it-otherwise it will become wavy. |
Originally Posted by Tartan
I know we all have a fabric addiction but I haven't tried to "snort" it yet! :lol:
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I dont know, but I want to try it. So cuddly and soft!
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Cut your minky and then put it in the dryer on fluff for about 10 minutes. It eliminates all of the fuzz and makes it easier to work with. I have made two minky quilts both with minky on the front and back no batting. I machine quilt with stitch on the ditch when I am done and it comes out fine. Using a walking foot when piecing and quilting helps a ton.
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minkee is a wonderful thing, but you have to understand the wat it stretches, would not recomend tying, as when it stretches, its a booger, have done a few quilts with minkee on back, sews like butter, you just have to know which way to put it on. good luck,
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