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jakuehl 09-16-2011 12:55 PM

I googled using Minky fabrics in a rag quilt and came up with this group :) I'm a seasoned sewer, but all the quilts I've made in the past have been cotton squares with traditional batting and backing and hand tied, rather than hand quilted. Now I really like the Minky fabrics. I'd like to make my first one but have read much about not using it for the top side if you want to do a rag quilt. So, I thought I would do a traditional quilt with the seams on the inside, so I can use some minky squares as well. My quesiton is, I'd like to use minky on the back, but not sure how to quilt the 2 sides together--maybe stitch in the ditch? I used to hand tie my quilts, but now my arthritis prohibits me from doing that. Seems like the minky is stretchy and trying to machine stitch the 2 sides together could be tricky. Any advice you can give me would sure be helpful. Thanks.

luvstitches 09-16-2011 12:58 PM

Hello and welcome to the board from NE Ohio!!!

leatheflea 09-16-2011 01:01 PM

Alot of people here use minky, I have not. I'm sure someone would help you. But I think you'll be just fine with your idea. Welcome from Indy!

quiltingcandy 09-16-2011 01:05 PM

Welcome from So. California!

GABBYABBY 09-16-2011 01:07 PM

Welcome to the QB!!!

Murphy 09-16-2011 01:21 PM

Hi and welcome to the board from Iowa.

blueangel 09-16-2011 01:36 PM

Welcome from Kansas

ann clare 09-16-2011 01:51 PM

Welcome from Ireland

jaciqltznok 09-16-2011 01:52 PM

welcome from OK

Janet L52 09-16-2011 01:53 PM

Welcome from northern California!


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