Is it okay to straight-line quilt in only one direction (diagonally only one dir)?
10-16-2013, 07:57 AM
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If you only quilt in one direction a tunnel effect might form and over time the batting could shift into a narrow long bunch. The reason for quilting is to prevent the batting from shifting. Look at your batting directions as it usuallt refers to the maximum area to be used ... and this is meant to be 6 by 6 or similar to that.
10-16-2013, 08:19 AM
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If you only quilt on one diagonal, you have to be careful that the quilt doesn't get pulled out of shape because all your quilting lines will be on the bias of the fabric. I would quilt in one direction, turn the quilt then sew the next line. In other words, don't start each line of quilting on the same edge. Use a walking foot if you have one. I also agree that either quilt you are looking at can be quilted in one direction.
10-16-2013, 12:56 PM
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If you only quilt on one diagonal, you have to be careful that the quilt doesn't get pulled out of shape because all your quilting lines will be on the bias of the fabric. I would quilt in one direction, turn the quilt then sew the next line. In other words, don't start each line of quilting on the same edge. Use a walking foot if you have one. I also agree that either quilt you are looking at can be quilted in one direction.
10-17-2013, 06:41 AM
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I've straight line quilted in one direction on a lot of quilts and never had a problem. I pin baste fairly heavy so my layers don't shift while I machine quilt. A walking foot will be an absolute necessity IMHO.
10-17-2013, 01:53 PM
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I've done a number of quilts this way, especially using Warm & Natural batting you can quilt a good distance (forgot the actual numbers). There are no quilt police, so you can do whatever you want, do it quickly and in time for Christmas.
10-17-2013, 02:26 PM
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I did all diagonal quilting on my Best of Show winning quilt (my avatar). I used Hobbs 80/20 cotton batting and had no shifting. Everyone who does this quilting should remember that fist rule for the number or pins used to baste a quilt. Use more pins and the quilt will not shift. My compliments to Jennifer 23. You made a very bright and cherry quilt. Been planning to do a quilt like yours for charity and you have inspired me. THANKS
10-17-2013, 02:50 PM
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I really like the first quilt and there is no reason that you can't turn this one to stich one seam in one direction and the next on the opposite way with little problems. Sewing in one direction will pull your quilt out of square a little but maybe not so much as to matter.
EDIT: The second one is just as nice and can also be easily quilted in the four directions. The most improtant thing is to take your time and go slow. If your machie has a motor adjustment, slow it down to half speed or slower so you have better control.
peace
EDIT: The second one is just as nice and can also be easily quilted in the four directions. The most improtant thing is to take your time and go slow. If your machie has a motor adjustment, slow it down to half speed or slower so you have better control.
peace
Last edited by ube quilting; 10-17-2013 at 02:54 PM.
10-17-2013, 07:57 PM
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I just made a wall hanging size 24" X 31" and quilted it on the diagonal one direction only and it came out fine. Looks good. I basted with Elmer's washable school glue and my batting is flannel as I wanted it to be flat.
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