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08-19-2009, 09:02 AM

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Thanks. I don't have a walking foot. Sounds like some precarious sewing to get it right. Thinking I should file this under "better luck next time." : )

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Originally Posted by Prism99

Your quilt sandwich looks thin enough that the wide blanket binding might work. The hardest parts would be sewing it on without the binding rippling, catching both the underneath and the top parts in your machine stitching, and keeping the stitching an even distance from the binding edge. You really want to use a walking foot for this if you have one. Also, could you make up a test sample for yourself before tackling the quilt? That would help you figure out stitch length (you probably want it a little longer than usual), how close together you want to pin, etc.

08-19-2009, 09:07 AM

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That's too funny, burp or birth. I think this is what I did, almost. My directions said to lay the batting down, put the backing right side up and the top right side down on the backing. I left an opening to turn it through. I got to refine my stitching closed techniques for sure. Just need more practice, I guess. Thanks, Shemjo.

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Originally Posted by Shemjo

Won't help on this one, but when you do your next one, Lay your backing right sides together with your top with the batting under the top. Then stitch around the edges leaving an unsewn place to "burp" or "birth" your quilt (turn right sides out) and then just whip the unsewn area. Saves lots of frustration, then you can tie your quilt! :lol: