Gannyrosie

I am in the process of making a quilt which the little girl asked me to have it fluffy ( thicker) then what I use. I didn't stabilize the shirts with a backing. Instead, I use some heavy starch to keep them from stretching. I did this to reduce the bulk and weight. My question is, right now the size looks like it will be alsmost 82x82, but I think I will go for longer to shorten the width. It will be straight lined quilted on my DM, but I'm afraid of how thick can I go for it not to be too thick using a walking foot. Thanks for any input.

feline fanatic

Hobbs poly down will give nice loft and appear fluffier than a batting like W&N. If that is what you usually use. Wool is also quite lofty but also very expensive. You should be able to quilt without a problem with the polydown but be forewarned that polyester battings are slipperier than cotton or cotton blends so make sure you baste well to avoid shifting. Also, even without stabilizer, T-shirt quilts are really heavy so expect a good work out doing this on your DM. You may wish to send this one out for LA. This place is really cheap and includes high loft poly batting in the price of LA
http://www.happycrafters.net/quilting-services.aspx

Gannyrosie

Thanks feline fanatic, I suggested a LA to her mom, but I don't think they want to pay. I may have to have them revisit that thought. Will look at the poly down. Yes I always bast well ( with elmers and pins).

Tartan

I straight line quilted a large quilt back in the days when all that was available was polyester batt. The top was polyester double knit squares and the back was flannel. A heavy brute but I had no trouble stitching a straight grid and I didn't even have a walking foot back then. Ahhh, those were the days.....NOT!

Jeanne S

I second felinefanatic's suggestion for Happy Crafters. You can get a simple all over pantograph for as low as $20 on this quilt and their poly batting gives a nice fluffy quilt. The only other cost is return shipping. Such a bargain.

spark

If you are not too far along you may want to consider quilting it in sections. I did that on all the tee shirt quilts that I have made lately, and they were so much easier to handle.

ManiacQuilter2

I used Hobbs Poly down before W&N and Hobbs cotton batting was created. YIKES!! I am THAT old !!!

misseva

Have yo considered tieing it instead of quilting it?

Pam S

I second the idea of tying it. I have LA'd a few t-shirt quilts with no problem but I wouldn't agree to quilt one that wasn't stabilized. It would be a nightmare of tucks and pleats.

Gannyrosie

Thanks for all the suggestions and comments. I've emailed her mother and awaiting a reply. Thanks also to feline fanatics suggestion for the site. I've bookmarked them for myself also.