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I am in the process of making my soon to be born new grand daughter's bedding set. I just completed the top and had leftover minky that fits. However, I have heard all the horror stories about it. I wanted to put it on the back. Any suggestions on not losing my mind with this product. Any and all suggestions would be very helpful. You guys are the best.Tags: None
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Used it for many quilt backs....here are some tips:
If using a machine with rails be sure to load the selvedge edge perpendicular to the rails - pin the cut edge. This helps with stretching as those selvedges are tighter and more stable than the cut edge. Try not to put much tension on the rollers - and I do mean much. If you make it so tight it is flat it will bunch up after quilting. Think of a slight hammock. I also find that poly threads work better on Minky - fewer tension issues.
If using a domestic machine my best advise is to pin baste the heck out of it!!!!!!! If you are going to add a batting a cotton batt works best - helps with the stick to it factor.
Good luck.
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Besides the fuzz, it seems like the quilt I did with Minky on the back worked really well. It was much easier to use as the backing for a quilt than it was for making the stuffed Teddy bear I also made!! Like Linda suggests, I used a cotton batting and it stuck together nicely. I found that the Minky slid well on my table so it moved more easily than I expected when quilting with my DSM.
Nancy
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I made a small comfort blanket (20" x 20") eight years ago while pregnant with my DD. I used four squares in yellow, pink, purple and green to make a four patch. I used a baby print flannel cotton that my mom sent from Mexico as the top and quilted a sun/moon design from a stencil. I didn't use batting. Quilted it with my bernina 440QE and didn't have a problem at all (other than the fuzzies when cutting the minky). I used sateen ribbon as binding and attached it by machine with a decorative stitch. Till this day my DD still sleeps and carries "Little Blanky" all the time.
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Beautiful little quilt, Limbania!
Sharon - I just read last night in a magazine that one thing you have to watch out for with Minky is that if you are using the kind with the little bumps or other texture, then you might have to watch out for heat. I guess the texture is added by heat and can go away if the fabric is ironed or goes in a hot dryer. If you used that kind of Minky, you should test a bit of the fabric in the dryer so you know whether the quilt can go in the dryer. I don't have any experience with this kind of Minky, but read it in Machine Quilting Unlimited.
Looking forward to the pictures!
Nancy
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try Glad Press & Seal........a plastic wrap with grippers on one side. I have not used it on a napped fabric, but it is worth a test. mark your quilt design on the wrap, press it over the area to be quilted (it should adhere to your fabric with no residue). it tears off easily, and gives you a smooth surface your machine will glide over.
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I have only used the Minky in blocks. It is a beautiful soft fabric, but needs a lot of TLC. Very stretchy, fuzzy and slippery. I had to use 1/2 inch seams. As for the back no clue except to try not to stretch it out of shape. think of it as on grain being as unstable as bias.. So baste the living crap out of it..
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Great that you got your quilt done. Yea for you.
I do not mind working with Minky. I am doing a bigger baby quilt right now and I am using Minky on the back without batting. I spray basted and other than a little adjusting in the border I am not having any issues at all. I would not be afraid at all to work with this again. My friend that is a longarmer recommended not using a batting if I want the child to just fall in love with it. I have adults that I show this quilt to and they just cuddle and snuggle it. I will post when done, maybe this weekend.
Diane in Wyoming
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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