boppinbrandy Posted June 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I have a quilt that has about 7 layers of fabric piled with fusible web in one area. Any ideas how to quilt through this without breaking my needle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boppinbrandy Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I have a quilt that has about 7 layers of fabric piled with fusible web in one area. Any ideas how to quilt through this without breaking my needle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Brandy, I have stitched through four layers, but you're looking at seven. My only suggestion is be sure you have a new larger needle in your machine when you come to quilting that area, and stitch slower in that area. I hope it works out well for you. Let us know how you make out with this job, and what you ended up using. Good luck! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Brandy, I have stitched through four layers, but you're looking at seven. My only suggestion is be sure you have a new larger needle in your machine when you come to quilting that area, and stitch slower in that area. I hope it works out well for you. Let us know how you make out with this job, and what you ended up using. Good luck! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie W. Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Slow and easy. And that is with nylon invisible thread. I do a lot of McKenna Ryan's stuff. The only problem I have encountered is your needle gets sticky after awhile. Change it and keep going. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie W. Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Slow and easy. And that is with nylon invisible thread. I do a lot of McKenna Ryan's stuff. The only problem I have encountered is your needle gets sticky after awhile. Change it and keep going. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiequilts Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Remember to wear some protection for your eyes. I've been hit with a needle piece in the face. Safety 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiequilts Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Remember to wear some protection for your eyes. I've been hit with a needle piece in the face. Safety 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Which fusible? If it's misty fuse you shouldn't have a problem, I've done it and it was fine. If its something thicker it may be interesting. You may need to adjust the foot, and you will need a new sharp needle. The layers will blunt it very quickly, so expect to change it a lot. I agree with the eye protection and be very ready to stop. The needle may bend not break and that can to do a lot of damage to a quilt very quickly. Good luck. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Which fusible? If it's misty fuse you shouldn't have a problem, I've done it and it was fine. If its something thicker it may be interesting. You may need to adjust the foot, and you will need a new sharp needle. The layers will blunt it very quickly, so expect to change it a lot. I agree with the eye protection and be very ready to stop. The needle may bend not break and that can to do a lot of damage to a quilt very quickly. Good luck. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Actually another thought, can you avoid stitching in the thick areas altogether? They wont bend to the shape of the quilting nicely anyway so it might be less stress and better result to go around them. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Actually another thought, can you avoid stitching in the thick areas altogether? They wont bend to the shape of the quilting nicely anyway so it might be less stress and better result to go around them. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ewwww! Seriously? Seven layers? Must be as stiff as card board! Brandy, be super careful. You're gonna go through a lot of needles. They dull fast. And gum up, too. You'll have to do a super duper cleaning with WD40. yuck. Just a thought: You might want to try to avoid quilting through these layers as much as possible. Just quilt around the fusible, or in just a few places to tack it down. If there is a ton of this stuff, you might want to think about having a consultation with the customer about other options.... And, I hate to say no to a customer, but you might want to pass on this one. I hate saying no to people but I don' t want to screw up my machine either. Food for thought. Keep rockin' gurrrrl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ewwww! Seriously? Seven layers? Must be as stiff as card board! Brandy, be super careful. You're gonna go through a lot of needles. They dull fast. And gum up, too. You'll have to do a super duper cleaning with WD40. yuck. Just a thought: You might want to try to avoid quilting through these layers as much as possible. Just quilt around the fusible, or in just a few places to tack it down. If there is a ton of this stuff, you might want to think about having a consultation with the customer about other options.... And, I hate to say no to a customer, but you might want to pass on this one. I hate saying no to people but I don' t want to screw up my machine either. Food for thought. Keep rockin' gurrrrl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I just wouldn't do it . . . had a nasty Huge quilt like that a few weeks ago and I said right away that I would want to stay off of the applique all together. She was fine with that, done deal. Good Luck & if you do try it - let us know how it went..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I just wouldn't do it . . . had a nasty Huge quilt like that a few weeks ago and I said right away that I would want to stay off of the applique all together. She was fine with that, done deal. Good Luck & if you do try it - let us know how it went..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Looks like you're gonna need a bigger needle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Looks like you're gonna need a bigger needle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 hi ladies - this is not a suggestion...cause i have no idea what i'm talking about. it is a question. i read this and i thought that one of those titanium dipped needles & going real slow might be good for this purpose. am i way off? if so, please tell me why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 hi ladies - this is not a suggestion...cause i have no idea what i'm talking about. it is a question. i read this and i thought that one of those titanium dipped needles & going real slow might be good for this purpose. am i way off? if so, please tell me why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 I don't think I would even risk stitching in it. That is a lot of layers to go through and I just can't imagine not having problems unless it is a light fusible material. Definitely use a bigger needle. Meg the only negative I've heard about a titanium needle is that when they break they break higher and can cause some damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 I don't think I would even risk stitching in it. That is a lot of layers to go through and I just can't imagine not having problems unless it is a light fusible material. Definitely use a bigger needle. Meg the only negative I've heard about a titanium needle is that when they break they break higher and can cause some damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Ok - i see. So if the needle broke, which it would be likely to do sewing thru 7 layers, not only would you have a broken needle, but also some possible machine damage cause it broke higher on the needle. I'm learning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Ok - i see. So if the needle broke, which it would be likely to do sewing thru 7 layers, not only would you have a broken needle, but also some possible machine damage cause it broke higher on the needle. I'm learning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boppinbrandy Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 The 7 layers is a big eyeball for a dog that has been fused on this quilt top and its all bent and almost coming off. I'm so sad that I'm going to do this. I think I'm going to wear a bee suit when I quilt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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