SewingDiva Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 This is my first flannel quilt top and flannel backing on my Millie. The backing is seamed. I'm going to have to be careful as it appears that the rest of the backing is looser than usual. What I don't understand is why my stitches seem to disappear into the material. I was testing the tension and I can't even see the stitches. They just sort of sink right into the material. This can't be right. I'm using 50w thread in bobbin and top and I lessened the tension thinking it was too tight. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 It's the nature of the beast, SewingDiva. Puffy batting will hide stitches. Plush fabrics like flannels will hide stitches. Using a thin thread like 50 wt will hide stitches. If you want the stitching to show on flannel, use a heavier weight and a contrasting color---and lengthen your stitch length a bit. Don't mess with the tension. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewingDiva Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I do have contrasting thread, but will lengthen my stitches a bit. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaG Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Was the flannel pre washed? If not the weave might be too loose and it will shrink a LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewingDiva Posted August 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 No it wasn't pre -washed. It wasn't very well constructed with seams not matching and a pieced backing resulting in a lot of fullness next to the seam. But it turned out great! At least I think it did. As it sewed it really drew in the fullness from the topper and backing. Once it is washed it will take up the small amount of fullness left in between some of the rows of stitching. Tell me what you think. Please be honest. It doesn't help me if you're not. I'm a big girl and prefer honesty to just making me feel good. I want to improve this craft and can't do that if people aren't honest with me. Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie S Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Yup...it turned out great. Love the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 I love what you did on this quilt. Is this a pantograph or free hand stitching? Regardless of how you done this quilt, it turned out super. I can see your stitches just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail O Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Beauty! You made it sing. All that fretting for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Great job! Stitching shows great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dterry Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 SewingDiva...so pretty!!! What quilt pattern is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harcathy Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewingDiva Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Thank you for your comments. The more I use the machine the more relaxed I get. This was a pantograph called West Wind from My Creative Stitches. Your comments help build my confidence. I appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baihly Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 What a great way to practice swirls by using a pantograph. I think you did a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Honestly? It looks pretty terrific to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewingDiva Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks everyone! I’m very comfortable with edge to edge. Now onto custom quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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