Questions
#1
1. what do you do with the thin strips of batting you cut off the quilts once your binding is sewed on?
2. I just read that you shouldn't stretch your back as you tape it to the table as it distorts it. I pull mine as taut as possible working from the opposite middles to the corners, so that the back will be perfectly smooth. And you also shouldn't pull on your batting and top. I smooth both pieces out to the edges to get out any wrinkles ....apparently this also distorts the whole thing. I am now using spray basting instead of pinning and it is sooo much easier. Am I doing it wrong?
3. And my last question is ....what can I do with my great little quilts from the doll quilt swaps...I do not have a sewing room...sob!
Thanks sooo much for any help you can offer....Hugs SG
2. I just read that you shouldn't stretch your back as you tape it to the table as it distorts it. I pull mine as taut as possible working from the opposite middles to the corners, so that the back will be perfectly smooth. And you also shouldn't pull on your batting and top. I smooth both pieces out to the edges to get out any wrinkles ....apparently this also distorts the whole thing. I am now using spray basting instead of pinning and it is sooo much easier. Am I doing it wrong?
3. And my last question is ....what can I do with my great little quilts from the doll quilt swaps...I do not have a sewing room...sob!
Thanks sooo much for any help you can offer....Hugs SG
#3
I use strips of batting in quilts when I strip quilt. I also use them in smaller projects like pot holders, wall hangings, etc.
There's a slight difference between stretching to make sure there's no wrinkles and stretching to the point of distortion. As long as what you're doing is working for you then it's okay.
Hang them on a wall, use them for gifts, donate them to a children's home, or put a doll or stuffed animal in them and donate them to a hospital.
There's a slight difference between stretching to make sure there's no wrinkles and stretching to the point of distortion. As long as what you're doing is working for you then it's okay.
Hang them on a wall, use them for gifts, donate them to a children's home, or put a doll or stuffed animal in them and donate them to a hospital.
#4
I agree, I think the key is just to stretch the backing, batting and top as much as needed, not exaggerated.
I keep the little strips of batting to use for stuffing, larger ones for small projects.
I am going to hang all of my doll quilts on the wall of my sewing room, and a couple in other rooms :D:D:D
I keep the little strips of batting to use for stuffing, larger ones for small projects.
I am going to hang all of my doll quilts on the wall of my sewing room, and a couple in other rooms :D:D:D
#6
Originally Posted by Pam
If you took your quilts to a long arm quilter, the backs are stretched, but not to the point of distortion. Should work for whatever size project that you have in mind.
Thank you all again ...hugs swimer girl
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