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Spent 6 hours today basting batting and back to quilt top...STILL I found folds in the back. Problem here is space. I cannot take over the floor with back taped up to baste because of the animals. What do some of you do to keep your back from folding/wrinkling if you can't use a large space? Sew darn frustrating!
From the artist formerly known as Missus Fear...Hi, my name is Tracy and I am a hobbyaholic.
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Some use the their church's spaces to baste , when its not a time for services or meetings. I have seen some use tables at the library . Many LQS allow people to baste in classroom space when not in use. Maybe even your JoAnns has a classroom that you could use.
I cover my bed and put the layers together with spray glue--about a third section at a time. No folds.
Ah yes, spray glue. Not in my budget lately, but that is a great idea!
From the artist formerly known as Missus Fear...Hi, my name is Tracy and I am a hobbyaholic.
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With coupon it's not that expensive at JoAnn's - under $10 a can. In any event, how much is it worth NOT to have problems?Originally Posted by Missus Fear
Elmers washable school glue will work and washes out. Not expensive.
Elmer's washable school glue in a spray bottle with just enough water to make it spray.
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I use Sharon Schambers method. She has videos on youtube. It takes up a whole lot less space plus you get to sit in a chair and work at a table. Now, instead of doing her hand stitching I use spray baste for the center and just do the hand basting along the borders. Comes out perfectly smooth every time.
I use Sharon Schambers' method, too, except I only use pins. It does take up space but not like using the floor. I put a card table next to my dining room table for large lap quilts - the quilts are large, not the laps. I've never had a wrinkle and it's so much faster and easier than packing everything to go to the church.
even a LQS may let you use their classroom for basting.
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