Hand Binding batik fabric
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I'm hand quilting a quilt now that has one batik fabric. I've hand quilted batiks numerous times in the past. I must say, though, this particular fabric is behaving as many have mentioned about batiks previously. Oy vey! My fingers feel like pin cushions must! Admittedly, my Roxanne is not a new needle which would probably help. Otherwise, I've never had issues quilting or binding with batiks.
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I agree. I am doing mug rug with 1.75" double fold binding so it is a very snug. Having no problem with the batiks. Just catch a few threads on the fold of the binding. Use very sharp & skinny needles. Good luck !!
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Thank you ALL for your suggestions on use of the sharp skinny needles and also the one about glueing and pressing and SITD. I will look for a needle today at my local quilt shop as I really love the look of the back being hand stitched. Someday when it is a quilt I am making for myself (rather than a gift) I will try the glueing, pressing and SITD.
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Be sure NOT to get the glue where your needle should go through! I've not had trouble with sewing batiks by hand but avoid going through dried glue at all costs! I use it, but carefully.
Thank you ALL for your suggestions on use of the sharp skinny needles and also the one about glueing and pressing and SITD. I will look for a needle today at my local quilt shop as I really love the look of the back being hand stitched. Someday when it is a quilt I am making for myself (rather than a gift) I will try the glueing, pressing and SITD.
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Glue and Needles, Oh My!
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I have never had trouble with hand sewing batiks. You may need a thimble and a different needle selection. I use a very sharp, slim and a bit longer than a regular quilting needle. I can't remember the size right now but try a few different sizes as long as the thread fits you will find a needle that works for you. It should not be a struggle.
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