DoryJM Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I'm starting a quilt for a show and I'm using two batts. Cotton on the bottom; Dream Puff on top. The hopping foot is just skimming the top of the fabric with the top loaded. Should I raise it? If so, how much?? Never having raised/lowered it before, I'm a bit hesitant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I wouldn't raise it more than two business cards....Do you know how to...on your 2009 the needle bar adjustment screw is in a different location than your older machine...its in the front. If you have trouble let me know I will be home all evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 If the fabric isn't puckering at all then leave it be. If it is then move it only a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 This is a good place to ask.... I have been wondering. Why do you sometimes use 2 battings? And when you do, what is the combination of what kinds to use? Thanks! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hi Linda, from what I understand, using two batts give some great definition. Plus, I was told that for wall quilts, it really helps to have the weight for them to hang properly. There's some definite "poof" going on with this quilt. I have it loaded and have done almost all of the SID I plan to do. Still vascillating about raising the hopping foot. Bonnie, thanks for telling me how; I didn't have a clue. I think I'm going to raise it one credit card's width. I'm getting just a bit of pucker on the back and hopefully, that will take care of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Linda, Dory is right as to why to use a double batting. If you like a stiffer quilt like Warm & Natural or dream poly but you want quilting definition to really show then you need something like wool or puff. I just used Dream Poly Deluxe with wool on top. My quilt hangs very nicely and it is big, 88 x 90 or so. I sure didn't want to do all that work and not have it show! I wish I could show you what it looks like but have to wait until April 14th. I just had my co-worker take some fantastic pictures for me! That was a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Thanks Dory and Heidi! Do your customers ever balk at the price of 2 battings? Or is this just something you would do on your own quilts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Linda, The customers I've done it for haven't complained but I mainly do it for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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