veg-girl Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well there\'s nothing like learning the hard way. I quilted a double irish chain with diagonal lines and a simple motif in the plain blocks. Upon checking the back for tension I found I had wrinkles and tucks all over the back, so I unpicked the whole lot (it was nearly finished). I have read old posts and realise that I should have basted it down before rolling back and forwards so much. So how closely basted does it need to be? Every 10"SID on the outside of the blocks or in between as well. It is not going to be densely quilted. Does it need to be vertical as well as horizontal? Will the needle holes go away after washing? I have steamed the top to try to get rid of the holes but they are still there and I\'m sure I won\'t be able to stitch on the exact same lines. At least this has given me lots of practise with ruler work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg-girl Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 This is it unquilted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yvette, I hate to baste...but that is just me. So when it is possible I will work the entire row meaning the motifs and all the other blocks as long as there is no thread changes. If I do baste I will use pins because it is faster. I will pin about 6 to 8 inches apart. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yvette, Like Cheryl I\'m not a huge fan of basting but there are times that it is necessary, as you found out. I usually try to sid all of my block and then I\'ll pin the unstitched areas about every 8" or so depending on the fabric. It really isn\'t too bad once you get going with it. Good luck. The quilt is going to be beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yes needle holes will disappear after washing or if its a clients quilt after you done quilting you can mist with water and lightly press with iron viola they are gone :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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