basting for free motion quilting
#52
Originally Posted by BeckyL
Spray adhesive 505. If you haven't tried it yet, you are in for a pleasant surprise. There is also fusible batting that is also good to work with.
#53
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Originally Posted by Jackie R
There is something called a basting gun and I was wondering if anyone here uses one to baste? Do you like it?
I was told it's fast and it's easy to remove the little plastic tags when finished quilting. If this is true, it might be nice to have one.
I was told it's fast and it's easy to remove the little plastic tags when finished quilting. If this is true, it might be nice to have one.
#54
Sierra, many thanks for detailed explanation. I will definitely give this a try.
I'll start with something small first. I have carpal tunnel and can't use
too many pins and I hate basting spray. So if this works it would be great for me.
I'll start with something small first. I have carpal tunnel and can't use
too many pins and I hate basting spray. So if this works it would be great for me.
#55
Spray basting is the way to go, but don't do what I did. In spray basting, a little goes a long way. I over sprayed and it cause the fabric to crinkle. On the next project, I sprayed much less and it was better. I also pinned the edges.
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When you spray baste do you spray the backing that is layed out smooth face down then place the batting smooth on that then then spray the batting and place the quilt top on that? What do you do if you get qrinkles can it be lifted and smoothed or can you just smooth it out with your hands?
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JeanneZ
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JeanneZ
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Originally Posted by JeanneZ
When you spray baste do you spray the backing that is layed out smooth face down then place the batting smooth on that then then spray the batting and place the quilt top on that? What do you do if you get qrinkles can it be lifted and smoothed or can you just smooth it out with your hands?
Thanks
JeanneZ
Thanks
JeanneZ
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