Lu Ann Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I had to rip out a 54" X 2" wide stitched design on a batik border. I have restitched a different design leaving holes that did not close. I spritzed the entire area. The backing holes closed (not batik) but not the batik holes. Any suggestions?? I have re-spritzed the holes for now. Also, on the same quilt I used Quilters Dream Blend natural batting 70/30. The dark green backing is lower quality fabric and there is a lot of bearding. The top is light colored with the dark backing, how do you decide which color batting to use in a case like this, and what can I do about bearding?? Thanks. Lu Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 LuAnn, since you are new, I would recommend that you "search" for past threads on this topic. There is a wealth of information about batiks, such as this thread: http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=18034&page=1#pid208592 To find more, click on "search", enter words like "batik" batik holes, etc. and be sure to choose a time frame like "since the beginning" or a month or year ago. It's easy and you can read all night. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 The short answer is most all holes close after a good machine washing and drying. Batiks are the worst due to thread count and size of the needle you used. Finish the quilt bind it and wash it right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Good adviced above, also, if it is not a large area, I have found that after spritzing the area, just scrub back and forth with your finger nail and this helps those threads to move back together again, this sometimes works, sometimes not - depends on the fabric. I tried using a smaller needle but found that it broke more easily so I still just use the 4.0 size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Vicki, I have never been able to use successfully any needle smaller than a 4.0 or a 3.5, so don't feel bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspingler Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I spritz lightly then rub with a fingernail brush. Works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Those are the methods I use as well, will be heading up to the studio to spritz, rub and steam half the border on a wall hanging that had many thread changes and the last half of the border was the wrong thread, boy was I thumping myself on the forehead, it took hours to frog.....hope the holes close up! Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks Bonnie, makes me feel better and I did some head thumping as well on my last quilt. I actually removed the stitching in the batik border 3 times in one area so it was looking like a war zone, however, she loved it when I gave the quilt to my customer last night and you couldn't see any needle holes! Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.