You've basted carefully, pinned everything in place, and started quilting with your walking foot. Then you flip the quilt over and there they are: puckers on the back. It's one of the most common frustrations in quilting, and it happens to everyone.
Kim from Chatterbox Quilts got this question from a viewer and put together a clear, practical answer. Here's what she covers:
- It starts before you quilt. How you prepare your fabric sandwich matters more than how you stitch. Kim walks through her layering and basting process step by step.
- Your tension might be the culprit. When using a decorative stitch with a walking foot, the tension settings need adjusting. Kim explains what's happening mechanically when the layers shift.
- The two-minute fix. There's a simple change you can make before you start quilting that prevents most puckering. It's not about adding more pins.
Have you struggled with puckers on the back of your quilts? What's worked for you? Share your tips in the comments below!
