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You know all those little mug rugs? Well for a couple of swaps I'm making some but I want to quilt only one side. Without saying too much :) I don't want the other side to have what's on the front as far as quilting. Do I put something under the batting? Paper?
On Jenny's tote tutorial she doesn't put anything on the back of it because the lining doesn't get quilted. So I think I would just quilt the top and batting.
Good question! I'm planning to try my hand at some as well - they seem to sew up so quickly and are just flippin' adorable. I'll be back to see what others think.
I agree. If you only want the top quilted, then just quilt the top and batting, then put the back on and bind it.Quote:
Originally Posted by buckeyequilter
Some machines don't handle the batting without fabric that well. If your machine is persnickety you could put a piece of muslin as the backing and quilt it like a regular quilt. Then add your coordinated backing. If your machine handles the batting alone under the top, then just quilt it.
I've done a few just top and batting was fine..
Okay, thanks! I have everything cut out and didn't want to experiment to much.
Amazingly, you can feed your batting and top through your machine without much problem. Do that, then attach the backing.
Ahhhhhhhhh, me? I definitely would try to use something on the back - perhaps tissue paper or water soluble stabilizer, or a cut-away or tear-away stabilizer. I am thinking of the lint that may come off from the batting. Don't forget - my machine is in the shop for a very thorough cleaning!!!
What type of batting are you going to use? I have quilted just the top and batting before but I use warm and natural. I think you will have to use a batting that is tightly woven with a scrim. The thin loose polys I think would get caught on the feed dogs and possibly the foot to.
I'm thinking two potential issues: lint and getting caught on the "teeth" of the feed dogs. I'd use something, maybe muslin or even a sheet of parchment paper or something, just to make sure your batting isn't snagged and your machine doesn't get too linty :D
I looked into it some more and decided to use some tissue paper. Thanks for all the help!