LA quilting on fleece
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Each time I have quilted with fleece or minkee for the backing I have loaded it on the quilt frame (longarm table) by pinning the stretch side to the rolls. This way I am able to control the stretch. And I don't need to worry about stretching the fabric too much between the rollers. I think if I put fabric with the stretch along the sides (not pinned to the rollers) I would take a chance of stretching the fabric as I rolled the sandwich.
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I don't have wisdom, as it's already been shared, just my personal experience, both on the frame and DSM. Personally, I feel like I have to say extra prayers when working with minkie. It stretches, it rolls and all that extra stuff that floats around the room? Fuhgeddaboutit! I do have to say that since using Elmer's glue most issues have been resolved. I've never had any problems quilting with fleece, either LA or DSM. I think that that stitches on the back of minkie quilts and fleece quilts are beautiful.
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I hate working with stretchy knits of any type. I used iron on stabilizer on the one fleece project I've done. You may not want it all over but it could help keep the edges from stretching while you sew.
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