Do you roll or puddle?

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04-09-2010, 04:04 PM

#41

yourstrulyquilts

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I do either, and/or both, depending on the quilt and what I'm quilting on it. :wink:

04-09-2010, 04:41 PM

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zz-pd

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I have not done a large quilt yet. Penny

04-09-2010, 05:03 PM

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penski

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i am a puddler!!!! i cant seem to keep the quilt rolled up without making a mess , therefore i end up being a puddler

04-09-2010, 05:16 PM

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CAROLJ

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I do both, it depends on the size. But I prefer to smush/puddle.

04-10-2010, 01:34 AM

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stitchinwitch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie

I'm a roller. I let the bottom of the "scroll" of fabric double over in my lap and then start at the top and FMQ down the area between the two rolls, doing about an 8" wide swath at a time from top to bottom. Then reroll, and start again.

So you don't start in the middle? Doesn't your backing shift when you start at the top?

04-10-2010, 08:09 AM

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jojo47

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I just finished machine quilting (SITD)a t-shirt quilt and did both...rolled the sides so I could quilt the middle, and sort of puddle-folded the rest in my lap as I fed it through the sewing machine...worked pretty well. there wasn't anyone around to snap a pic, or I'd show you...

04-10-2010, 08:14 AM

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bearisgray

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Love the descriptions - roller and puddler

I think "puddle" is such a funny sounding word

04-10-2010, 08:31 AM

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Lostn51

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To me its a lot easier to puddle than to try and to roll up the quilt especially if you are working on a BIG one.

Billy

04-10-2010, 11:54 AM

#49

roseOfsharon

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Well I am totally confused as to "puddle" , roll or fold! I have not done any of that so far. what I have quilted has been small. Well I can say I bunched it up between the neck and needle somewhat, but I am wondering how you quilt with a large quilt size. And the method of sewing with the sewing machine sideways, is that like the head of the machine is facing you? I know my question might seem funny, but I am really new to this and quilting a large top is terrifying!

04-10-2010, 12:01 PM

#50

QUILTKNIT1

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Have you tried sandwiching only 1/3 at a time, starting with middle third; quilting that. Then adding the next 1/3 and quilting that? You have the entire top and back, but only 1/3 batting. Works!