Just Sew Simple Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I know this is Freshman but...... When I do a panto I stitch from off one side to off the other - no problem. How do I stitch off the top and off the bottom? There are pins there and they are attached to the leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Did you float your top? Meaning, did you pin your backer to the leader and then give yourself a few inches or so (of the backer) and pinned or stitched down the very top edge of the quilt top? If you pinned your top to the take up leader you will need to unpin and give yourself some space to quilt the top edge of the quilt top to the backer fabric (including batting) When I get to the bottom of the quilt, I unpin the top from the leader (roll the leader up and out of the way) and do a stay stitch to the backer fabric. Then I go back and quilt the very bottom portion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Okay, I pinned the backer to the leader. Now I just come down several inches and pin the top to the backer, not the leader then do the same on the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sylvia, I like to baste mine with needle up/down feature every 1/2" - 1". That way I don't have to worry about pins being in my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I also do it like Heidi, but a bit closer, yet can be pulled out with ease if you don't like it...mostly it will be hidden in the binding so I don't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I first stitch down the batting with my channel lock 2" from the top of the back. This stitching line is only about 1 1/2" from the edge of the batting. This creates a very straight line so that it is easy to square up the top of the quilt. Then I line the top up with the straight line of stitching I just did and stitch the top as close to the edge as possible. This helps keep the fabric from turning when running off the edge with a panto. The little extra work in setup saves tons of time later!!! - no rolled over fabric!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sylvia, it would depend on how much extra backing you have. In this photo, you can see my backing basted to the canvas leader (has zippers), then about 5 inches down I basted the batting on with horizontal channel lock, then basted the top along that basting line. I stitched off the top and sides. This particular backing was very large and I wanted the BF to cover without having to go back and add lines on the edges or top. Same at the bottom. This particular application was overkill, but I can use the extra for binding. It's not a very good picture because of the first booboo, but I hope you get the idea. I'm going to post the finished quilt on another thread. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51026226@N00/2967174375/" title="Booboo Corner by Nuts and Bolts Quilting Company, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2967174375_fb5002e015.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Booboo Corner" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Okay, I have it. I did as you all suggested and have about 1/2 the quilt done. It worked out fine. I set the stitch on the largers stitch and went across the top of the quilt top. Then down each side as far as I ccould. I did get out the square and square up the fabric on the backer so everything would remain straight. Thanks to all!!! I'll post a pic. later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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