Minky Fabric question??
09-24-2011, 07:48 PM
#11
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It is extremely messy but it's worth it. I just used it for backing on a baby quilt and I love the way it turned out. I loaded it on my long arm and it quilted beautifully. You should try it at least once.
09-24-2011, 09:00 PM
#13
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I bought my first piece of minky today for backing! Saw a quilt in a shop today with minky backing and no batting. It was machine quilted. It just looked so cozy, I can't wait to make it. My daughter has already claimed it though.
09-25-2011, 12:06 AM
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I haven't used minkie but have made several with polar fleece. I'm not sure what it is called in other countries. (Not what sweats are made of.) I didn't use any batting but the quilt was warm & cuddly but lightweight for little ones to carry around.
09-25-2011, 04:15 AM
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ive used minkie on many quilts- it tends to be stretchy-so needs some special care.
it makes wonderful soft-fluffy-cozy quilts.
as fro tying- i have a friend who tied hers- she made sure the ties were every 4" in a grid- it has held up for about 4 years now- still as lovely/cozy as when it was new.
just be mindful of the stretch= you need to smooth it without stretching it-otherwise it will become wavy.
it makes wonderful soft-fluffy-cozy quilts.
as fro tying- i have a friend who tied hers- she made sure the ties were every 4" in a grid- it has held up for about 4 years now- still as lovely/cozy as when it was new.
just be mindful of the stretch= you need to smooth it without stretching it-otherwise it will become wavy.
09-25-2011, 11:54 AM
#19
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Cut your minky and then put it in the dryer on fluff for about 10 minutes. It eliminates all of the fuzz and makes it easier to work with. I have made two minky quilts both with minky on the front and back no batting. I machine quilt with stitch on the ditch when I am done and it comes out fine. Using a walking foot when piecing and quilting helps a ton.
09-25-2011, 12:14 PM
#20
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minkee is a wonderful thing, but you have to understand the wat it stretches, would not recomend tying, as when it stretches, its a booger, have done a few quilts with minkee on back, sews like butter, you just have to know which way to put it on. good luck,
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