Tension on quilting machine when quilting with Batiks

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06-25-2012, 03:51 PM

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Patti Sue

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Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I will sure this and see how it works out.

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06-25-2012, 03:57 PM

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QuiltingGrannie

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I've not had any trouble with the Batiks I've longarmed. I use So-Fine thread and a new 18 needle.

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06-25-2012, 05:05 PM

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rrhaigh

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I learned that it is best to use a small and sharp needle for batiks since the weave is so tight. A smaller sharp needle penetrates easier and also doesn't leave such a big hole. In machine piecing batiks I use a 70/10 sharp and in LA quilting I use a 16 sharp and So-Fine or Omni thread. No problems.

06-26-2012, 08:48 AM

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romanojg

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Originally Posted by hopetoquilt

Were the batiks washed? If you are LAQing for someone who didn't prewash and you add water or another liquid... bleeding could occur. I just read an article in the newest Fons and Porter Love of Quilting Magazine that has a good article on tension problems. They specifically stated that batiks are more tightly woven and are harder for the needle to go through. I think this means a larger needle is in order but I am not sure. You may want to look at the article for more ideas.

Instead of a larger needle maybe jus a different type. I know a longarmer who only uses sharps to quilt with and one who uses topstitch. I don't have a longarm so I don't really qualify like the rest but I quilted batik with my mega quilter and didn't have any problems at all; my fabric was pre washed.