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About Vinette de Phillipe
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I can answer most questions about quilt construction and pattern making.

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I have quilted for over 40 years, taught classes to children and adults. Made quilts for family and for sale.

 
   

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Topic: Quilting



Expert: Vinette de Phillipe
Date: 1/25/2007
Subject: Quilt Basting

Question
I have my top, batting and backing all ready to go together, but I keep hesitating to go further because the last quilt I layered puckered when I quilted it.  I want to baste the 3 layers together w/safety pins.  The quilt is bigger than the table I have so I don't know how to make sure that all layers are put together smoothly.  So, I'm at a nervous standpoint right now.  I hope that you can help me move forward.  

Answer
HI Linda
I use safety pins also and hand quilt. You did not say if you are planning on machine or hand quilting.

What I do with a large quilt is to find a large area of floor and lay it out.

I have found that by using a Q-snap frame works great and I rarely have to worry about the backing puckering.

vinette

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