topstitch

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.

ckcowl

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

QuiltnNan

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

ManiacQuilter2

I quilt on a DSM and think that I would keep the minkee on top to avoid any stretchy.

TexasSunshine

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."

lfletcher

I was apprehensive about quilting with a minkee back, but I actually did not have any problem at all.

cheryl222

I also have never had any problem with it. I treat it like any other backing. I would not use it on the front because then it would stretch. I have never used an interfacing with it either.

quiltedsunshine

It helps to have the selvedge edges running on both sides, instead of lengthwise. That way the stretch is running side ways.

grammysharon

I haven't had any problems with minkee either, but I also spray baste the quilt before quilting on my DSM.

cathyvv

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!