Happy dancing--QOV #3 done-done!

I've used Hobbs Poly-down and it hand-quilts very nicely. It has stood up well in the quilts I've used it for. I do prefer the Hobbs Heirloom for most things. I'd rather sleep under cotton. I like the way it shrinks a bit and gets that puckery look after washing. I like the way a cotton (or mostly cotton) batting grabs a bit to the quilt top and backing for machine quilting.

Julia > Well! Was beginning to wonder whether the binding would ever get

Have you even tried sewing the binding to the back first, then topstitching it down on the front? You don't miss anything that way.

Glad to know it holds up, Julia. I love the puckery look, too, and was surprised and pleased that I got it on the QOV. But then, I don't prewash the fabric, so it's probably about some kind of differential. I'd been wondering whether it the fabric shrinking would make everything look kind of taut and smooth. As far as sleeping under, I'd probably do wool for those (and for any "special") quilts, but, in any case, I really only make lap and baby quilts. The lack of grab wasn't a problem on the frame, but I can imagine feeling like you're chasing it around with sit-down quilting.

--Heidi

Kathy, this is the first time I've had the problem. I think I was just in too much of a hurry. I baste with glue (a la Sharon Schamber), so my attention must've wandered during that process.

I have tried what you suggested and looked fine for baby quilts. But then I accidentally discovered the method I've been using (a small serpentine with 100-weight thread, from the front) that looks, if not as invisible as handstitching, pretty inconspicuous.

--Heidi

Lovely, Heidi! :)

It's absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing....I looked through your other photos...you have great talent..Donna