What exactly IS minky?
#17
I love it. It is hard to work with on a domestic machine, but I just pieced a minky quilt on my longarm then quilted it. It's beautiful and you don't have to worry as much about stretching. I pin the selvages to my leaders and just take care in not tightening it to much. It's my favorite quilt yet and iplan to back a lot of quilts with minky now
#18
I see this thread was back in 2012 but.... Thank you for asking this question. I am fairly new to quilting so my experience and skill set is limited... also regarding using a sewing machine. Where there is a will there is a way, they say, lol. I have made a Cathedral Window, an Hourglass and a Panel Quilt. My vision is poor (20/100 uncorrectable), therefore, I have not ventured out much with quilting. Intimidated, I guess even though I have a passion for quilts!
The one I am considering using Minky with is a Panel Crib Size. I have used spray basting before, so got that down, lol. Do you recommend 1/2 seam allowance if you are using for a backing? I plan to roll over and use for the binding as well. Reason I ask is because of the stretchy fabric issue. Also, in my mind, I am thinking it is a silky plush texture instead of like fuzzy flannel? I really need to go check some out in person! Need to find my coupons!!! lol
The one I am considering using Minky with is a Panel Crib Size. I have used spray basting before, so got that down, lol. Do you recommend 1/2 seam allowance if you are using for a backing? I plan to roll over and use for the binding as well. Reason I ask is because of the stretchy fabric issue. Also, in my mind, I am thinking it is a silky plush texture instead of like fuzzy flannel? I really need to go check some out in person! Need to find my coupons!!! lol
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Thanks Phyllis mn, for the simple answer! I sewed shirts for my boys in this fabric 35 years ago. I know it has been embellished with textures since then. But the price now!??!! Whoa!
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I have used it for backing of baby blankets. I love the feel and get great feedback. Someone recently asked me how to wash it. I had not really thought about it before. Does anyone know if it requires special care?
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