Float or not to float?
#4
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Idaho
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I stitch the top, and then I stitch the sides as I go(with each roll). It is really just a matter of preference. I tried several different methods before I decided what worked best for me. If you google Youtube-Loading a quilt there are several different videos available.
I don't have leadergrips, but this guy is kind of fun to watch and gives some really good information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheManqu.../7/oMcbeVBZ-9g
I don't have leadergrips, but this guy is kind of fun to watch and gives some really good information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheManqu.../7/oMcbeVBZ-9g
#5
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Colorado
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I do a full float on most quilts. It gives me more control to keep the quilt square, plus it is a time saver for me. I have to take care to line up the edges as I roll, but for me a full float works best. I also baste the edges of the top after I roll to the next section.
#7
I float the top and the batting. I roll the backing onto the belly bar. I stitch the top edge before I start but I don't do the sides at all because I like to smooth my top and fabrics out to the side as I'm working. I found if I smooth things toward the bottom it will distort the bottom edges of the quilt top too much. If I did pantos or used quilting boards, I would probably stitch the side down but I pretty much only do FM. I'm fairly new at this too so I may change my ways as I go along. So far the way I'm doing things has worked for me. I guess everyone finds what works best for them. Good Luck!
#10
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I stitch the top, and then I stitch the sides as I go(with each roll). It is really just a matter of preference. I tried several different methods before I decided what worked best for me. If you google Youtube-Loading a quilt there are several different videos available.
I don't have leadergrips, but this guy is kind of fun to watch and gives some really good information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheManqu.../7/oMcbeVBZ-9g
I don't have leadergrips, but this guy is kind of fun to watch and gives some really good information.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheManqu.../7/oMcbeVBZ-9g
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