WvHmmngbrd

My mother, in the 1970's, handmade 63 "flowers" for a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. She used her sewing scraps which at the time were double-knits. She never got around to putting them together. She has been gone over 10 years and I am now hand-sewing them together. I would appreciate any suggestions, tips, etc. regarding what type of batting and backing to use and any other general ideas. Thanks in advance!

dakotamaid

My MIL has made poly knit quilts and since the fabric is already heavier she just put a very lightweight batting and backed them in flannel. They turned out really nice and snuggy and are some of our families favorites!

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

My mom has a double knit hourglass quilt that is just backed with flannel and tied. It weighs about a zillion pounds and is very warm even without batting.

amma

I wouldn't think a batting would be necessary unless you live in an extremely cold climate. I would probably tie it too, the fabric can be stretchy and may not be so easy to quilt.
I can't wait to see it :D:D:D

butterflywing

:mrgreen: been there. i used thin poly batting. tied it because it was too thick where the seams crossed. tie it a lot. the weight needs a lot of support. i used the embroidery twist, not the regular embroidery thread. it's held up for over 20 years. i also used bigger units, to have the fewest seams as possible. good luck with this project. show it when it's done.

butterflywing

:lol: :lol: :lol: they surely do LOL!

deranged_damsel

oh how neat! I learned to hand sew as a girl on little double knit hexagons!!! good memories :D and the colors just beautiful! I should see if my mother has anymore.

WvHmmngbrd

Thanks for all the replies! It will take me awhile hand sewing but I enjoy it!

Oklahoma Suzie

good luck, be sure to show pics.