Well my fingers have just about had it. For the last two days I've been pin basting my newest competition quilt. The final total came out to be 1700 pins. You read that right...1700.
There's really no other way around it. I've tried thread basting (have you ever tried to remove threads from under dense quilting? It's enough to send anyone to an institution), water soluble thread basting (it worked ok but the water soluble thread still has a loft to it which creates a small space between the top thread and the quilt leading to loose stitches), mistyfusing (which added another layer, and the mistyfuse added an adhesive layer which I didn't like).
You name it, I've tried it. It just seems good ole fashioned pinning works for me. But it takes time...lots of time...and creates sore fingers.
So here are some pictures of the process...
Layer 4 is the quilt top which I cannot show you at this time. It's a secret!
NOW comes one of the hardest parts...pinning:
It's a little tough to see the pins but trust me, they are there. All 1700 of 'em! |
While pinning is time consuming and a bit painful, it's all worth it. It takes me one step closer to what I love...the quilting!
I just love creating quilts and enjoy each step of the process...and yes, even the pinning.
Until next time...HAPPY QUILTING!
I love, love your backing fabric!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Jerry! Love the tutorial! And that backing is AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteHave you tried the kwilt klip? i think that is what it is called i threw the box out already. looks like an ice pick with a blunt point with ridges. Helps save your fingers. Still waiting to see your quilt top that goes with this background.
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