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    Default Hand quilters and minky

    Hello, I am thinking of making a baby quilt and backing with minky. Have you hq minky, if so do you have any special tips? What about when you hoop it? I use a lap hoop and wonder if it will get stretched all out of shape? Thanks for any other comments.

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    Default Re: Hand quilters and minky

    I've never hand quilted minky so I'm no help. Bumping up so maybe someone else can help.

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    Default Re: Hand quilters and minky

    I have hand quilted with minky but not with a hoop. I used lots and lots of pins and it took lots of patience. It wiggles and wriggles all over the place and my finished throw is certainly not perfect. It is however very soft and cuddly and I love it.

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    Default Re: Hand quilters and minky

    So maybe minky would be better to use the big stitch quilting method on?

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    Default Re: Hand quilters and minky

    Have you thought about hand tying it? Or a simple tacking stitch in the middle of each square.

    I don't hand quilt but I did make a travel quilt using jean squares backed with minkee - all leftovers from other projects. I did a simple tacking stitch in the center of each block and it has been washed a couple of times and has held up very nicely.
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    Default Re: Hand quilters and minky

    I did an applique minkie quilt, I machine quilted the appliques.
    Katrina


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