lcquilting Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hi all! I have yet another question (you guys are going to be sick of seeing my posts!) I have a customer who brought me a top with backing thats made of minky. To make matters worse, the backing is BARELY big enough! And I' afraid of stretching it too much. Any suggestions on quilting minky? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Load the backing so that from bar to bar there is the least stretch (usually means loading selvage to selvage on the leaders). I've quilted minkee many times and it quilts up beautifully. Just be careful not to pull it on the sides too much. You can also put a stabilizer strip on the sides to help with it not being big enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks for the hints as I also have one with a minky backing to do next....and I haven't quilted minky before either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have had a run on minky ,fireside and fleece backing and what Heidi said is very right. Load selvages to your leaders, add stabilizer strip if need be and don't roll too tight, but not too loose either. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Just checking in, taking a break and my minky quilt is going well! Once loaded you hardly know it is there...so far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've done Minky as they described...selvage on the poles. I used So Fine on top and in the bobbin...worked great! No problems at all. It is very easy to work with. Lisa APQS Liberty NW NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I brought an old thread up to show pictures of one I did http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=16018&page=1#pid224673 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Both minky and fleece have stretch to them. Loading them with the selvages on the rollers gives you the least amount of stretch top to bottom. They quilt beautifully as long as you don't stretch them. If you do, they return to their normal state once the pressure is released and can pull your top outa wack. Just don't tighten them and you'll be fine! I agree with stabilizing strips on the sides when the backing is for a large quilt. I don't do it with fleece, but it would be wise for the minky. It seems stretchier. I especially love to put minky on the backs of baby quilts. Wow, would it be expensive to put on the back of a king size quilt, but how warm and cuddly to sleep with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorrieMN Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I've heard of others that don't like to quilt Minky. Other than the shedding, I don't mind it at all. I've used both So Fine and Rainbow threads on them. Done both with a thin batting and without. Never had a problem. Got to see Fireside at the Des Moines show and can't wait until my friend gets her top done so I can quilt with it. For those who have quilted with Fireside, because of it's weight, did you use batting or not and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Lorrie, I just did a Quilt for my hubby and used Fireside, it is awesome, put flannel on one side, fireside on the other and wool batting in between. Quilts beautifully, washes great and keeps him warm. I also made a blanket for our bed, Fireside one side (6 yards as we have a king bed, bamboo cotton batting in between, and muslin on the other side for the cool summer evenings. I just love to get into my bed at night, the fireside is next to my body and wraps me instantly in warmth without being hot, sticky and heavy. A great product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoinette Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Fireside? What is that, I've seen you mention it a couple of times and I have no idea what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Yes, inquiring minds want to know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Fireside is a non-pill Fleece from Moda, 60" wide comes in all kinds of wonderful colors from eggshell to dark brown. Better than the Fleece we know, even though it is synthetic, it is not made from recycled plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Learn something new every day! I've never heard of Fireside, I'll have to have a look for it. Where have you purchased it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Linda it is new this near and your local QS might carry it. I belong to a small fabric co-op here and our buyer has access to it by the bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks, Monika. I'll check that out tomorrow. I think I'll see what I can find on-line as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Linda I send you a U2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Monika, Got it and I replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Just wanted to throw a picture of my minky quilt on...it was very easy to quilt and turned out just fine on this baby quilt... I used a very easy ribbon panto on it so it wouldn't stretch much.. <a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2472717840104810669hOydFI"><img src="http://thumb9.webshots.net/t/75/175/7/17/84/2472717840104810669hOydFI_th.jpg" alt="PA280290"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I am experimenting with which link to use in posting because the pic turns out so small...let me try again... ttp://thumb9.webshots.net/t/75/175/7/17/84/2472717840104810669hOydFI_th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 nope, lets try again... URL=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2472717840104810669hOydFI][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 oh well...maybe it have the pixels too small? sorry... URL=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2472717840104810669hOydFI][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 ta da! thanks for putting up with my tries...but anyway, the quilting on the minky turned out well I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Turned out great Vicki. Minky, Plushy, Fleecy, Fireside are all the same as far as loading it on the frame is concerned, I always tell my customers to leave the selvages on and if that means I have to load the Quilt sideways, then I either quilt it from the front or use a multi directional panto. And yes, the quilting shows very nicely on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ooooo Vicki, that looks so cute! I've seen the minky before but always thought it would be too stretchy for a LA, but yours looks lovely. I'm going to try the Fireside and see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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