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    Old 04-02-2013, 01:50 PM
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    I have pieced together 56 T shirt logos each 12x12 with light loft batting. How often do I need to tack each square and how have you done it. Thanks drail.
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    Old 04-02-2013, 04:26 PM
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    i would say every 5 inches ..more or less ....i quilt mine but i have seen them tied ..might i suggest tie the ties in the shirt blocks to the back of the quilt so you don't take away from the shirts
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    Old 04-02-2013, 04:32 PM
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    How far apart does the batting package say to quilt? You'd have to tie the same amount apart.
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    Old 04-02-2013, 05:41 PM
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    Definitely check to see what your batting manufacturer recommends. Rule of thumb I follow is this: If you place your hand on the quilt, you should always be able to touch some quilting (or ties if going that route).

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    I stitched in the ditch around each square, and then quilted an "X" through each square.
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    Old 04-03-2013, 10:26 AM
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    Wow!! 56 logos! How big is it! It must be huge! Good luck! I am going to start one next week. I'm taking a class...really looking forward to it!
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    Old 04-12-2013, 05:14 AM
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    I have stitched in the ditch in a couple of the t-shirt quilts I've made, but to save time and get them to the recipients, I've the last two I've made to long-armers and have had beautiful results. Well worth the money!
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