I NEED HELP FROM HAND QUILTERS...
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I wonder if someone can help me with a hand quilting project. I want to hand quilt a full size quilt without a frame or hoop. My question is how do you keep the backing from getting out of wack while quilting? I have it basted, but it still moves around.
Thanks, Pam
Thanks, Pam
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I used medium size safety pins about every 3 - 4 inches each way, in the opposite part of the block from where I was planning to do my quilting...ie at intersection of blocks if quilting through center of block or in center of block if quilting through the intersections. And did not remove the pins until I had quilted both ways (horizontal and vertical or both diagonals) through the block.
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Originally Posted by lfw045
Start from the center and work your way outwards. Feel it with your fingers underneath to keep from having puckers.
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USE COTTON batting!!! Cotton batting has an affinity for cotton fabrics, helps to hold the layers together Of course, basting is still required. (Can't believe I just used that word "required"!)
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
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You've got great tips here already! There's not a lot I can add. I pin-baste every 3-4 inches, I use my fist to "measure" between pins.
I DO use a hoop, Its just what I'm used to , I can't do it any other way. Its one of the oval ones with a stand. Sometimes I use the stand, sometimes not.
I DO use a hoop, Its just what I'm used to , I can't do it any other way. Its one of the oval ones with a stand. Sometimes I use the stand, sometimes not.
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