Quilt backing is minky
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Can anyone help me find the threads on quilting on the longarm with Minky as the backing. I thought there would be no problem but another longarm quilter told me she had lots of problems. I have only 2 days to get this quilt done.
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I don't know where a thread is about it but I've quilted ( on my longarm) many quilts with minkie backing, it's our favorite backing. I've not ever had any problems. Lengthen the stitch length a little bit and remember to smooth the backing, don't pull- stretch it. I don't know what problems the one you talked to had so can't offer advice about that
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here are links to previous threads about it
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t217781.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...g-t242377.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...g-t213188.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t217781.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...g-t242377.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...g-t213188.html
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I have never had any problems using minky on the LA. Just don't stretch it and I find a thin batting helps stabilize it. I have always been pleased with the results. When I take it off the frame I allow it to lay out and "relax."
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I haven't had any problems with minkee either, but I also spray baste the quilt before quilting on my DSM.
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That is exactly how I quilted with minky as a backing. It's the least stretchy direction of the minky. I did not use spray basting and did use a batting. It's also how I quilt with fleece as a backing.
I made sure that the minky was not stretched out by the side leaders I use on my long arm. I used a medium density edge to edge quilting pattern. The quilt came out well.
Good luck!
I made sure that the minky was not stretched out by the side leaders I use on my long arm. I used a medium density edge to edge quilting pattern. The quilt came out well.
Good luck!
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