Sir Snips’ Daily Snippet: Test the Sandwich

Sir Snips the raccoon tests machine quilting on a layered practice quilt sandwich.

Sir Snips’ Daily Snippet 🦝🪡

Test the sandwich.

Before quilting the real thing, make a small practice sandwich from the same top fabric, batting, backing, needle, and thread you plan to use. Stitch a few lines or curves, then inspect both sides for balanced tension and make adjustments on the sample—not the quilt.

This sandwich is calorie-free. The tension, however, is real. 😉

Do you test first—or let the real quilt volunteer as tribute?

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Published October 17, 2026.