quiltmonkey Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think you are OK with 3.5 or 4.0 needle. What type of thread are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary keenan Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 thnking cotton in bobbin and poly on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Mary, Start with the 4.0 and see how it goes. The fleece will tend to drag the needle and keep in in the "nap" a bit longer than if the fabric was normal cotton. This can increase the flexing and cause skipped stitches. The good news is that with fleece and flannel together, you'll have a lot of "fluff" to hide and tension issues caused by the needle drag. You may have to raise the hopping foot slightly, but it will depend on its current setting. If you find that the foot "plows" the fleece and leaves a burnished trail behind, raise the foot just a smidgeon. Have fun! You'll see great texture from those two fabrics together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi Mary, I've done a few fleece quilts. http://picasaweb.google.com/angiesquilting/FleeceQuilts# In which the front and the back are both polar fleece. I use a 4.0 needle, So-Fine thread, and I also raise my foot just a tad to clear the fleece. You may not even have to raise your foot clearance with flannel on the back, and fleece on the front. You'll know once you get started. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Angie, Did you use any batting with your fleece quilts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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