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Old 11-27-2011, 06:22 AM
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I have made a blanket out of it, but I haven't quilted on minkee yet.
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Old 11-27-2011, 06:33 AM
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I have a long arm and have used minkee a couple of times and you have to be very careful not to stretch it too tight. If done correctly, it works great and I would imagine that something like that would be a lot harder on a home sewing machine as it does want to keep moving the whole time and at least on the long arm, it can't go anywhere. It makes a great quilt. I used batting in one and not the other and I liked putting the binding on better with the quilt that had the batting as there was more to hand sew the binding too. Both turned out good though.
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Old 11-27-2011, 06:37 AM
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I haven't used any store bought throws. If I did, I would prewash it and definetely pin, pin, pin, lol.
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Old 11-27-2011, 06:43 AM
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I've used them as batting but not as backing. If you can wade through the stretchy, it would sure nuff be warm!
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Old 11-27-2011, 07:25 AM
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Haven't tried it but would love it on the back of the quilt.
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Old 11-27-2011, 01:39 PM
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I have used Minkee. The key is to pin, pin, pin, and use a walking foot. The walking foot is esential to keep it from bunching and puckering.
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Old 11-27-2011, 02:40 PM
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I quilted one on my mega quilter viking. It was on the frame and I made sure the stretch was OK before quilting it.
It came out perfect and my friend was happy.
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Old 11-28-2011, 12:31 AM
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I have used fleece several times (no batting) and pinned well. Had no problem using my walking foot and I love the cozy feel and warmth of fleece.
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Old 11-28-2011, 03:10 AM
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I have never tried minky or fleece - I have gotten bargains on flannel sheets and used those - wash it first . I have gotten them for 5-10 a set after the holidays going into spring. I am sure this year will be a bit different but still alot cheaper than 10 per yard
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I love the feel of minkie, but haven't worked up the nerve to try to sew it yet!
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