Minky Blanket Tutorial
02-17-2011, 07:08 AM
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When Minky (Minkee - two spellings, same product) has been mentioned in posts some of you have asked about what it is and how difficult is it to sew with. Here is a tutorial that is a simple blanket (Minky and cotton sewn back to back and then turned and top-stitched) that should answer some of those questions.
http://icraftblog.blogspot.com/2009/...-tutorial.html
From experience in using Minky as backing fabric for three quilts, it is well worth the effort. The quilts were all long armed quilted and the long armer said they are easy to quilt. I did experience the slippery, slidey part of the Minky when putting the binding on the finished quilt. But, the quilts are superbly soft and cuddly.
http://icraftblog.blogspot.com/2009/...-tutorial.html
From experience in using Minky as backing fabric for three quilts, it is well worth the effort. The quilts were all long armed quilted and the long armer said they are easy to quilt. I did experience the slippery, slidey part of the Minky when putting the binding on the finished quilt. But, the quilts are superbly soft and cuddly.
02-18-2011, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by PWinston
When Minky (Minkee - two spellings, same product) has been mentioned in posts some of you have asked about what it is and how difficult is it to sew with. Here is a tutorial that is a simple blanket (Minky and cotton sewn back to back and then turned and top-stitched) that should answer some of those questions.
http://icraftblog.blogspot.com/2009/...-tutorial.html
From experience in using Minky as backing fabric for three quilts, it is well worth the effort. The quilts were all long armed quilted and the long armer said they are easy to quilt. I did experience the slippery, slidey part of the Minky when putting the binding on the finished quilt. But, the quilts are superbly soft and cuddly.
http://icraftblog.blogspot.com/2009/...-tutorial.html
From experience in using Minky as backing fabric for three quilts, it is well worth the effort. The quilts were all long armed quilted and the long armer said they are easy to quilt. I did experience the slippery, slidey part of the Minky when putting the binding on the finished quilt. But, the quilts are superbly soft and cuddly.
02-18-2011, 10:12 AM
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That might explain why my grandson's quilt is all matted on the back after multiple washings. I have backed many baby quilts with minkee and have given the quilts as gifts. I don't usually get to see the quilts again as they are in new homes (hopefully being loved on). But I recently saw my GS's quilt and was sad to see the state of the back on it. BTW, I do have a walking foot and don't have to use that many pins. I wonder if you could use good ol' school glue or a glue stick instead of all the pins.
Your tutorial was great!!! Good luck with your etsy store.
Echobluff said "I have used Minkee on several throws too. It's been my experience though, that when you wash them, don't use fabric softener. It seems to mat the fibers on the longer Minkee types. But that's just me..."
Your tutorial was great!!! Good luck with your etsy store.
Echobluff said "I have used Minkee on several throws too. It's been my experience though, that when you wash them, don't use fabric softener. It seems to mat the fibers on the longer Minkee types. But that's just me..."
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