Float or not to float?
#12
I stitch the top and batting across the top only. On the video that came with my machine they said to stitch across top and on left side as you quilt. I no longer stitch on the left side I find I like it better when I don't.
#13
i do a partial float for the top and batting. I straight stitch the top 1/8 of an inch to anchor it. Then I straight stitch down the left side, and baste on the right side. when I get to the very end I baste along the bottom.
#14
Originally Posted by khquilter
I float top and batting. I stitch across top and down the
sides as I roll.
sides as I roll.
#15
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I stitch the top, and then I stitch the sides as I go(with each roll). It is really just a matter of preference. I tried several different methods before I decided what worked best for me. If you google Youtube-Loading a quilt there are several different videos available.
I don't have leadergrips, but this guy is kind of fun to watch and gives some really good information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheManqu.../7/oMcbeVBZ-9g
I don't have leadergrips, but this guy is kind of fun to watch and gives some really good information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheManqu.../7/oMcbeVBZ-9g
#16
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I do not float my top or batting on my Tin Lizzie, I like everything secure. I was helping my DGF with her setup, and she floats her top and batting. I don't particularily like this method due to the fact you are always adjusting the top and double checking everything to line it up. Now that being said, that was her setup and she seems fine with it. Maybe it is just what you get use to.
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