Spi-Cap Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Before Christmas I did a quilt that was batik top and bottom, I used a 3.5 needle. That was my first batik quilt, didn't have the problems I thought I would have. Now I have another batik quilt top, the backing is flannel. I don't know if I should use the 3.5 needle as the holes won't look so big, or use the 4 because of the flannel backing. What would you use? BTW, customer wants the Inkblock panto, that is what I used on the first one. Thanks in advance. Ginna and Kazz [the Millie] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Gina: I would try the 3.5 and watch to see that there are no skipped stitches and maybe go a bit more slowly. What thread are you using? If you're using a thicker thread like Signature Cotton, it might fill up the holes made by the 4.0. Also, pay careful attention to the piecing and see if there are any lumps or thick seams. If there are, you might want to go with the 4.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spi-Cap Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks Judy for your reply. I used the 3.5 and Aurifil verg. blue/yellow on top and Aurifil slate blue in bobbin. It's an Irish chain quilt with lots of seams. The flannel backing had a seam down the middle. That is why I was undecided what needle to use. I marked on the pattern where the seam lined up and just went slower at that spot. The quilt is finished, no thread breaking or skipped stitches. Don't know why I worry so much about doing the batiks quilts. "Kazz" handles the batiks better than I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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