How to use Minky fabric for Quilt Backing

How to Back a Quilt with Minky Fabric
Whether you call it Plush, Minky, or Fuzzy Fabric - this cozy, stretchy polyester blend is a surefire way to guarantee the most cuddly quilt you can imagine, but not without it’s downsides! Many people find sewing with Minky fabric to be quite challenging as it slips & slides all around, can stretch & pucker like you’ve never seen, and tends to leave fuzzy lint everywhere! I am here to help alleviate your fears and teach you the best practices to make Minky your new BFF sewing fabric!
I have been backing many of my quilts with cozy Minky since my 2nd quilt and I have learned a LOT along the way! I hope these tips and tricks help you take the plunge! If you're ready for your Minky Quilt, let's dive in!
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Backing a Quilt with Minky Fabrics
00:00 - Everything you need to know about using Minky fabric to back a quilt
00:27 - What is Minky Fabric?
01:17 - Design Variations of Shannon Fabrics Cuddle
03:25 - Width of Fabric for Minky quilt backs
04:11 - Can long arm quilters use Minky as quilt backs?
04:48 - Is backing a quilt with Minky more difficult than cotton?
05:15 - Keeping your sewing area tidy
06:10 - Should you use Batting when backing a quilt with Minky?
06:50 - To Pre-wash your fabrics or not?
08:05 - Tips for Basting a Quilt with Minky
09:16 - Quilting a Quilt with Minky Backing
10:08 - Binding tips for Minky quilts
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[@joy1151952]

Hi Emily! Love your videos, tips and tricks!

[@pragmatic111]

Ive used spray adhesive on quilt sandwich. And quilted easy on my home machine

[@AChickandaDuck]

Great tips! I find working with Minky to be kind of a pain and not my favorite, but the result is so cozy that I keep doing it over and over again 🤣

[@HuronStorm]

So helpful. Thank You

[@brendamartin8278]

I love using Cudddle3 for backing. I still use batting, too!

[@jeuler7266]

Just found your channel. I love the quilt behind you! What is the pattern called?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

That’s the Beaming Quilt Pattern 💕 homemadeemilyjane.com/product/beaming-quilt-pattern/

[@Thehammondfamilyog]

I need that sample color card! Any idea where to get one?

[@sandycampbell6600]

Would you spray baste quilt layers if using longarm machine or only on domestic machines?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

No basting is needed for longarm quilting 😁 That’s the main reason I choose longarm quilting for most larger quilts

[@lucyedwards7896]

after spray basting your quilt, do you wash it before you use the quilt or gift the quilt?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I normally gift them with washing instructions and a few color catchers

[@darlenemilligan5741]

Thank you for the good tips. Do you know where you bought the cuddle with the gray hearts? It is so pretty..

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Missouri Star Quilt Co used to have Cuddle® Embossed Heart, but I am not seeing it anymore, unfortunately. I see some on Etsy though from some smaller shops!

[@darlenemilligan5741]

Thank you very much.@@HomemadeEmilyJane

[@mwp4205]

Quick question-I want to piece 9 pieces of minky for my backing. What size seam allowance do you use with minky? Thank you!!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I’d recommend a half inch seam allowance, but you could probably get away with a smaller seam allowance if needed.

[@user-vs1ze4qv3e]

Thank you for all the information. I am attempting to quilt a baby quilt with a walking foot. I am having trouble getting longer stitches. It ends up with baby stitches. Where can I go to find what I am missing.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

A few troubleshooting ideas: have you adjusted the stitch length setting on your machine? Are you sure your feed dogs are raised? I hope you figure it out 🫶🏼

[@kyleanncrawford4482]

I'm having the same problem. Had to remove an entire line of stitching. Set stitch length a bit longer, feed dogs up and using walking foot. This video didn't say anything about the actual stitching part. My practice sandwich worked fine, but not on the quilt. Guess I'll try more practice and find another tutorial that actually gives tips for sewing with minky.

[@jkellogg1093]

If the batting disintegrates on its own, is it washable as a component of a quilt?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Which kind of batting are you referring to? Most will state on the package the maximum space between quilting stitches it needs in order to hold together appropriately. I’ve seen anywhere from about 3” apart to 12” apart depending on the batting and whether or not it has scrim. If you follow the minimum guidelines for your batting, it’s washable and will hold together.

[@brendiareeves449]

Whistling in your background is creepy! Good video other than this.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thanks for your input