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    Old 05-12-2015, 03:40 AM
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    Question Hand Quilting layers question
    Hello everyone,

    My question is when hand quilting do you quilt through all 3 layers or only the top one? Thanks!
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    Old 05-12-2015, 03:48 AM
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    You stitch thru all the layers. It is both decorative and to hold all the layers together. If you do not quilt all the layers you will have a big mess of batting when you wash the quilt
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    Old 05-12-2015, 03:50 AM
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    All 3 layers. The quilting keeps the layers together. If you quilt only the top the batting and backing will shift and cause problems.
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    Old 05-12-2015, 04:00 AM
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    Thanks! That is what I thought but I couldn't find anything that said it plain as you have done. Thanks again!
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    Old 05-12-2015, 04:51 AM
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    Yes, that is what keeps all three layers together. Same as when you machine quilt.
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