I'm having some tension issues with my sewing machine. Getting some loops in the back when I was using the walking foot...not happy about that. I didn't notice it until I finished quilting this one. So tomorrow before I start the next quilt I'll change the needle and put in a different bobbin. That normally does the trick.Have you ever used fusible batting? Not the single sided fusible fleece, but double sided fusible batting? For the kids quilts I used Pellon's fusible fleece, very light weight but makes the basting process much easier.
I've been thinking of ordering fusible batting from Connecting Threads. I've Googled fusible batting and didn't really find anything saying yeah or nay. Thought I would give it a try. I hate basting quilts, I don't have a good place to lay out a large quilt that wouldn't kill my knees (tile in the kitchen) or damage the floor (hardwood in the living room) with the pins. I've heard people talk about laying out quilts for basting on their rugs but I don't think I'd be able to get each layer taunt enough. Plus I'd probably pin the quilt to the rug. And we mustn't forget my three helpers...I've timed Fred, lay a quilt down on the floor and within 3.5 seconds he is walking the perimeter and 2.6 seconds later he is laying in the center. 1.45 minutes later Siddi is doing a run and dive to burrow under (takes about a minute for her to wind up her tush before the attack).
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You know I've never used it bought bought some YEARS ago and I think I ended up giving it away because I was afraid to use it....didn't have the longarm at the time either. You'll have to post if you use it.
I, too, will be curious to see some replies from folks who have used it. Can you repost with the consensus when you get it so we know what most people think about it?
No, I've never used it. I'm curious what you'll have to say about it. Interesting.....
Have you fixed that tension problem yet?
I have never tried fusible batting..I don't know how I would manage to do a big quilt.
since my fall, my knees are a real issure. Have you looked up pin basting on youtube? There is a way of doing it using pool noodles, and one girl uses boards...probably about 1"x2" x however long you need them. I am thinking about trying that way.
My string quilt I just quilted with no batting...I did it on my table.
I always did it on carpet before my fall, but could not do on carpet if it has any loops. I would catch the carpet every now and then, but you get a feel for it. But like you say, can't forget the knees!
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