Melinda in Tulsa

I haven't done the QFK yet but I tried the "pillowcase" method and was less than pleased. When I tried FMQ in it I had lots of puckers so I just cheated :roll: and cut off the sides and ends and put binding (machine) on it. I don't do anything by hand. :lol: Turned out so much better! I do the pillow case method on some table runners that I don't put batting in and they work fine.

dotcomdtcm

I tried some spray on basting which really helps with the "pillowcase method". It's pricey but really compensates for my lack of experience. Something to try if you encounter a sale.

bstanbro

I wrote about this just last week I think. I don't like it when I commit to something for a charity and then they ask me for more. Someone wisely said, if you can't do it with love, then don't do it. I decided not to. I'll keep asking for kits and sewing them together--but I'm supplying the batting, the thread, and the cost of mailing it back. I think that's enough. There's no requirement that you send back an additional quilt--it's only a request. I'm happy to spend the time on the kit they send me, but then my time and fabric is my own.

CRicart

I do the pillowcase, then stitch close to the edge all the way around when it's right side out. That finishes it for me much quicker than binding. I am on my fourth or fifth Downy quilt. It is fun to work on a project that's already matched up and pre-cut!

Melinda in Tulsa

Wow, Thank you! I never even thought of that. I have both 505 and Sulky KK2000. Duh!, that's why I love this board. :thumbup: I'll try it on the next one.

Melinda in Tulsa

Do you do any quilting on the quilt it's self? I have puckers on mine.

Rainbow

What is the site to go to for this.... I have a stash that would love this type of project.

Oklahoma Suzie

I finished the top and got it all set to quilt within a few weeks, and now to the machine quilting. I have never done a quilt on the machine, and have no idea how to start.

theifner

Where do you get the kits?

imjustme

I have taken forever to finish mine. I keep putting it down, like I do with all the other ones. I tend to rotate lol. Anyway when I am finished I will mail that one back in. It would take alot longer for me to make another one.