hmulder Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 I am having an issue with using minky for my quilt backings. I find that the fuzz of the minky pulls up to the top side of the quilt. It is visible anytime the backing is a different color than the fabric on the quilt top, especially in the areas with a light background. It looks like tension dots on the front side of the fabric, until you look closer and see that is it the minky fuzz showing up on the front side of the quilt. Does anyone have any ideas on why this is happening? I have tried adjusting my tension and using a new needle, but I'm not sure what else to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I use minky a lot and never had a problem using it as backing. I always attach the backing on the selvedge side and I am very careful not to stretch as I advance. Just regular tension, nothing special. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Are you using batting between the top and the backing? I didn't have any problems when I used it, but I did use Hobbs 80/20 in between. I also use poly thread, not cotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I usually use Quilters Dream, Dream Angel or Quilters Dream Green batting and So Fine thread or Glide thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelleslongarm Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I've had this happen just as you described. Nothing made it better. It was bad with a dark blue minky and I was using a light colored thread for the lighter top....had to switch to a dark blue thread to make it less obvious. Still love minky backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwing Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I had the same thing happen. It was like the thread pulled the minky fuzz through the needle hole. It did go away somewhat after it was washed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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