My next lap quilt to finish. Batik strips. How much quilting should I do.
06-06-2015, 07:42 PM
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My next lap quilt to finish. Batik strips. How much quilting should I do.
I have put together several quilts in the past couple of years but not very good at " quilting" . I need to know how " little" quilting I can get away with on this one. Batik top and bottom. 70/30 batting. My binding will be a continuous one made of various top fabrics.
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06-06-2015, 11:31 PM
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Your batting choice dictates the amount of quilting required. Some battings need to be quilted every 2" ( pretty dense all over quilting) while others allow up to 10" between quilting lines and everything in between. Read the packaging and choose a batting that allows the distance you want. Warm & natural is one that allows up to 10" between quilting lines and is a popular choice.
The (70/30) batting you stated should state how close you need to quilt. The Hobbs one I have requires every 4". You don't say what brand yours is.
The (70/30) batting you stated should state how close you need to quilt. The Hobbs one I have requires every 4". You don't say what brand yours is.
06-07-2015, 03:36 AM
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As other said, the type of batting dictates the density of the quilting---it should say on the package. Straight line or wavy line quilting with your walking foot would look great and goes very fast. Nice quilt!!
06-07-2015, 04:15 AM
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Your quilt would have a very modern look if you used straight line quilting designs in each square and the quilt would be easy to handle. Too little quilting would make it look 'empty'. There are lots of examples of straight line designs in magazines and Pinterest.
06-07-2015, 07:07 AM
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I would crosshatch the quilt. Get some blue painter's tape and mark out the grid. Found lots of helpful hints here:
https://www.google.com/search?q=Cros...tching+a+quilt
https://www.google.com/search?q=Cros...tching+a+quilt
06-07-2015, 02:00 PM
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Crazy thing is I used Hobbs on the last one and while awaiting backing fabric for this one. I finished the other. I know I bought Soft and Crafty on one ( must be this one I am guessing) its 80/20 and needs every 2-4 inches. How do you all remember what batting you used - sometimes I buy it at JoAnn is not enough time to wait for internet delivery. I save the bag but then matching to right quilt- mmm. So I will do the 2-4 and the straight lines in different directions sounds cool for this one I think. I have not sewn batik before but will use my walking foot - hope it behaves.
06-07-2015, 03:39 PM
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I have been doing straight line quilting on a few of my big table mats and I love the way it looks. I only have a DS machine. Do a search for straight line quilting.My last one I had some embroidery in the squares,I went over them with the quilting,worked out great.And I fretted a long time wondering how I was going to quilt them blocks.Best wishes, on your choice.
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