Why does it not look right to me?
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I have been working on some wall hangings -- hand piecing and hand quilting. The pieces are roughly 20" x 24". After the quilting is done, the finished product looks as though I have not sandwiched it taut enough. It is too lumpy/bumpy for my discerning eye. I do sandwich the layers using masking tape and baste from the center out in all directions. While I know that the galloping horseman would not see this, I wonder if I am being too picky? if there is an alternate way to do the sandwiching? if I should stop being such a perfectionist? Thanks for your ideas. Phyllis Carol
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Do you have a pic? I have noticed you get less puckering if you use the cotton batting that is flatter. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Phyllis Carol
I have been working on some wall hangings -- hand piecing and hand quilting. The pieces are roughly 20" x 24". After the quilting is done, the finished product looks as though I have not sandwiched it taut enough. It is too lumpy/bumpy for my discerning eye. I do sandwich the layers using masking tape and baste from the center out in all directions. While I know that the galloping horseman would not see this, I wonder if I am being too picky? if there is an alternate way to do the sandwiching? if I should stop being such a perfectionist? Thanks for your ideas. Phyllis Carol [email protected]
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Originally Posted by Phyllis Carol
I use polyester batting with low loft. All of my fabric is 100% cotton. I have nerver used starch before.
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agreed
Maybe try a flatter cotton batting, even low loft poly is puffier than say Warm and Natural :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by amma
Originally Posted by Phyllis Carol
I use polyester batting with low loft. All of my fabric is 100% cotton. I have nerver used starch before.
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