Stiff Crosshatch Sample
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Stiff Crosshatch Sample
Fortunately, I crosshatch quilted a sample about 16” square, because it did not turn out quite as I expected. I used a low loft cotton batting as the quilt is a reproduction 1800s red and green appliqué. I did 1/2” diagonal crosshatching with a walking foot, which I thought turned out very well.
I expected the crosshatching to stiffen the quilt a bit, but the finished square feels stiff to the touch with very little “give”and barely bends on its own.
Do you think a batting with more loft would soften the feel and drape of the quilt, or is this degree of stiffness to be expected with 1/2” crosshatching? I have not washed the sample yet since I planned to add appliqué on top of the quilting.
Thanks for any and all suggestions!
I expected the crosshatching to stiffen the quilt a bit, but the finished square feels stiff to the touch with very little “give”and barely bends on its own.
Do you think a batting with more loft would soften the feel and drape of the quilt, or is this degree of stiffness to be expected with 1/2” crosshatching? I have not washed the sample yet since I planned to add appliqué on top of the quilting.
Thanks for any and all suggestions!
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The closer your stitched lines the stiffer your quilt will become. Try a sample with quilting 1 1/2 - 2" rows, also I feel the density of the batting will make a difference.
Last edited by Gay; 07-09-2021 at 03:32 PM.
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