Last week I finished up the mini quilt that I was having troubles quilting.
I ended up getting machine quilting thread and making sure to oil my machine every 15 minutes of sewing. I also realized that it skipped a lot more when I was sewing over the white. I'm not sure what fabric I used. Are some better to quilt through than others??
I found this cute Bow Peep fabric on the $5 yard cuts rack at a quilt shop nearby. I'm glad to get to use it for a quilt for a little one! May nursery rhymes live on forever.
I really love how it turned out. For the pattern I used Liz's Criss Cross quilt tutorial. But just not quite as many squares. It ended up to be just the right size for a little car seat or dolly quilt. I love the look of this pattern for mixing a bunch of different fabrics.
The timing was just right to enter it into this little contest. Happy Sewing!
So cheerful and colorful! Nice job!
So cheerful and colorful! Nice job!
Very cute. Colourful and fun!
Very cute. Colourful and fun!
Honestly, I think quilt shop fabrics quilt better than chain store fabrics. And I always prewash, I do think it makes a difference.
The fabrics with metallic ink can cause skipped stitches, too.
Lastly, I think how the fabric feels will tell you a lot. Stiff fabric doesn't quilt well. And high thread count sheets can also be a pain.
Oh, and I'm pretty picky about the thread and needles that I use. Just don't ask me what needle to use with what thread, b/c I can never remember. I do a bit of practicing until I get the combo right, and then quilt my actual quilt. 🙂
Honestly, I think quilt shop fabrics quilt better than chain store fabrics. And I always prewash, I do think it makes a difference.
The fabrics with metallic ink can cause skipped stitches, too.
Lastly, I think how the fabric feels will tell you a lot. Stiff fabric doesn't quilt well. And high thread count sheets can also be a pain.
Oh, and I'm pretty picky about the thread and needles that I use. Just don't ask me what needle to use with what thread, b/c I can never remember. I do a bit of practicing until I get the combo right, and then quilt my actual quilt. 🙂