Help please

[ccohrs]

Good morning all

I have a problem please, with some of the quilts I quilt I have the batting coming through at the back meaning it is being pushed through by the needle?

On a dark backing not a good look. What can it be?

The batting used is 100%cotton and have used it without problems.

cheers

Christine

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[ffq-lar]

Make sure the batting is placed with the correct side up.

Dawn Cavanaugh says--hold the batting vertically under a light. The dimpled side goes UP (on top of the backer with the top then layered on) and the "slubby" or fuzzy side goes DOWN (against the backer) This assures that the needle-punching that most battings get at the factory run from the top to the back. This will help with bearding.

Also change needles as a burr will push the batting through as well. Good luck and I hope this helps.

[quiltmonkey]

Christine, I also learned that this "tufting" (that's what they call it) is caused by a dull needle. When was the last time you changed your needle? It could mean you need to insert a new needle. I change my needle often (every 3 quilts or so...).

[ccohrs]

Thank you Linda I have unpicked turned my batting and all is great.

Love the list so much info here.

Also thanks Shana, I try and change the needle often too, will start wrting down how many quilts and what size to keep track.

cheers

Christine

[smorris]

Hi Christine

Which batting are you using?

I always use one with a scrim usually Matilda's Own. They even do a charcoal batting which looks great on jewel colour quilts, it seems to bring the brighter colours out well.

Choose a good quality backing fabric too that is not too loosely woven.

Best wishes

Sue