For backing, have you ever used.....
11-26-2011, 02:45 PM
#31
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I was taught this method for the LA and it works: to load the minkee type fabrics with the stretch at the top and bottom - selvedges on the sides, this is the most forgiving way to load it.
I made a baby quilt with the minkee and washed it before gifting to remove any sizing on the fabrics. It came out beautifully.
I made a baby quilt with the minkee and washed it before gifting to remove any sizing on the fabrics. It came out beautifully.
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11-26-2011, 06:57 PM
#34
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I'm using minkee as backing (no batting) for a baby quilt right now. The center is a panel and along with adding several strips around it, I am sewing (zigzag) chenille yarn on the border lines of the panel. Initially I attached the backing to the quilt with spray adhesive. Everything is flat and I am having no problem with sewing the three simultaneously.
11-27-2011, 03:45 AM
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I am currently finishing up a combination cotton and minkee quilt that I put minkee on the back. I love the way minkee feels and looks. I HATE sewing with it. That said, those of you who've backed with the minkee, did you bind with it? How much trouble am I going to have with that?
Thanks!
Thanks!
11-27-2011, 03:54 AM
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I use the soft, minky type blankets from Costco. (Also picked some up at Targets midnight special) I can do the whole back of the quilt for under $30.00. I learned when I pin my quilts, pin a few extra (dont go overboard, just a few) and I dont take the pins out until after I have the binding on. I do ALL my quilts, from Lap to King this way and after the 2nd quilt I have not had a big problem. Good luck andbest part is the snuggling in the new blanket.
11-27-2011, 05:10 AM
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I have used a long arm on two quilts, throw size, with top and fleese backing, no middle layer. They were for local college teams and I had no problems, just basted around edges first. I think both of them will be used and see a lot of games.
11-27-2011, 06:05 AM
#39
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with the minkee type fabric - smooth and pin with a few more pins than usual - SID from the center out N,S,E,W and then from center(ish) to corners......smooth as you go, over and over....the results are worth it, really cuddly quilt.
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