Puckering machine quilting why does this keep happening?
#31
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I forgot to mention that I use Warm & Natural batting and after I connect backing and batting with 505, I run the iron over the backing to really make it stick. Then I attach the top - smoothly patted down and give it a press as well. You will really see all the wrinkles and have a chance to smooth the layers before starting the quilting.
#35
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I spray baste with 505 and then iron from the back, starting at center out. Once smooth I flip over and iron the front, starting at center. This adhesive the top and back to the batting. Very little puckers if any. Works good for me.
#36
Puckering Machine Quilting
Are you using a walking foot? Did you stretch your backing & top taunt when you sandwiched it all together? Do you use basting pins to hold it all together? Even when I use basting spray I still use some basting pins to keep it all together. When I have a quilt that is too large to sandwich together on my table top I have to do it on the floor. I will tape the backing to the floor (pulling it taunt) and then tape down all the sides with sealing tape. Then I layer my batting and then cover with the top (again stretching it taunt & taping the top to the floor. After that is done I will pin baste. If I'm doing all this on my sewing table I use industrial clamps to clamp the back & top to the table instead of having to use tape. Hope this helps. Please don't give up. Try a different method.
#37
I use 505 as well--the only difference for me is that I securely tape the backing down to a hard surface--spray 1/2 of batting and smooth/press it down then repeat with other half--then lay top down on the 2 pieces and repeat with the spray doing 1/2 at a time. Really smoothing and pressing as I do it. Possibly not using enough of the spray??? I usually check for bonding before removing the tape. Plus I then take the quilt to the ironing board and press it on both sides-maybe that helps?????
#39
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I had a similar problem with spray basting. Now I baste with the curved pins meant for basting. No more problems no matter what batting I use. If you decide to use this method, just be sure to start your pinning in the middle and work out.
#40
Thanks so much for the advice. I don't stretch the fabric at all when basting just smooth it over. There are no creases when it's done, it's definitely when I'm stitching. I think I will pin as well as spray basting and also look at how I support the quilt when I'm stitching, I like the idea of basting with water soluble thread, I'll have a look for some. I am wanting to have some form of suspension for the quilt. I don't think you can buy anything here in the UK and neither I nor my husband are particularly handy but I've bought some bungee ropes and clips and just need some hooks to go in the ceiling so I'll try that. Thanks for the links. I've unpicked the worst of the tucks and will stitch them tomorrow morning, I've been looking after my two young grandchildren today and then had to call on a friend this evening so don't want to attempt any sewing when I feel tired. Hopefully I will be more successful. Thanks again for the sharing of knowledge.
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