ffq-lar Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 This is the back of a baby quilt. It is a minkee-type fabric and soooo soft. It quilted nicely, didn't stretch as much as the lighter type, and had zero lint or fuzzies. She opted for a thin cotton batting, in spite of my suggestion not to add it. It was more of a throw size--I think 60"X75" and heavier than I would want for an infant. But it will make a great drag-around blankie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Put on your sunglasses! Here's the front.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Great quilting on that quilt. A really fun, colorful baby quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Yup...that will be a favorite for that baby for sure. I like it. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMMaynes Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I love working with minkee on the back. However I also ALWAYS add some sort of batting...of any kind, that way I find that it helps the minkee not fight with the top. Your quilt turned out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktbone Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Beautiful - I love minkie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I like the way you quilted it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Very cute and bright baby blanket. Your quilting is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Looks great a snuggly! Yup it is bright but that is ok. Nice job with the quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 That is bright, but I like it, and the minke wil be so cosy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Extreme cuteness is this quilt. Lucky kid that gets to drag that blankie around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Wonderful! Love the quilting as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Lovely, Linda! The texture really shows on the minkee and it looks very cuddly and bright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Looks like candy in a bowl. Yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Love minkee type backs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 It looks so soft and cuddly. Your quilting choice is perfect on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 LOVE the colors and the quilting too - awesome! That looks like a pattern I would tend to quilt myself into a corner with.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Oh Linda, Linda, youve done it again. I love the front and back.. babies love brights.. How big did you say it is? It looks about crib/youth size.. odd how things are seen differently in pictures. Hi To Den, RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Today was my day to test the minkee theory...to bat ot not to bat...that was the question. First of all, with perfect timing Joann has their Soft and Cuddly minkee type fabrics on sale in plain or the textures. At 50% off with an additional 20% off entire purchase, including sale items, I bought a bunch! It is not as stretchy as minkee and really soft. Pinned it on, floated the top and did an IQ edge to edge. No batting. I love it. The softness and drape is exactly what I want for an infant. Since it is going to Florida, it does not need the extra weight. If I was going to do this for an older child I would probably add a bat just to increase durability of being drug around and shared with the dog...lol. I am going to do the same with a flannel panel one for the toddler. This topic we so timely for me. I love this group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Very cute, Linda. I have a question. I just used a minkee batt and was not able to 'erase' the needle holes in a small area where I made a mistake. Have any of the rest of you had that trouble? I suppose it varies with the type of minkee -- I don't remember this happening before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi Joan. Were the holes visible within the nap of the fabric? The only problem I have had is when the fuzzy side is up. Then the hopping foot smashes down the nap and leaves a ghost trail. Usually brushing with a cloth takes care of that. Maybe a spritz with water will close the holes. There are so many different types and weights of this type of fabric. I liked this one a lot--very hefty and a pretty color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Certainly is bright! Lovely quitling and I would opt to use the back as the front. hee hee :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Originally posted by ffq-lar Hi Joan. Were the holes visible within the nap of the fabric? The only problem I have had is when the fuzzy side is up. Then the hopping foot smashes down the nap and leaves a ghost trail. Usually brushing with a cloth takes care of that. Maybe a spritz with water will close the holes. There are so many different types and weights of this type of fabric. I liked this one a lot--very hefty and a pretty color. The removed line of stitching (about 6 inches) had the nap smashed down about 1/4? wide. I tried rubbing it with my fingernail, etc., but it stayed. I think it will be less visible after it is washed. It was a particularly soft minkee -- kind of like suede-feeling. Perhaps that was it. Oh well, no big deal -- just checking with others. I've done minkee several times before, but didn't have this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyoliver Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 that is very cool:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I can't believe she matched all those points for a baby. Love the quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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