Thread: online lessons on sandwiching a quilt?

I'm currently refreshing my knowledge by doing a Craftsy course on adding borders - I thought I knew how, but I've picked up some useful tips. So now I'm wondering if I should do the same with assembling a quilt. It's easy to assume we know how to do something, but there's always the possibility that there are different, maybe better methods out there! On Craftsy sandwiching seems to be only a small part of some of the courses, so I wondered if anyone has a go-to video that they'd recommend?

My hero, Sharon Schamber, who took the stress out of basting (it works just as well for larger quilts):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjBGz5vGQ

Originally Posted by joe'smom

My hero, Sharon Schamber, who took the stress out of basting (it works just as well for larger quilts):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjBGz5vGQ

I've tried in the past, but got completely lost in all the stuff about boards (and where would I get/store those?). But so many people swear by her method that I must look at it again, especially as it might help with my major problem of having very little space available to lay a quilt on the floor.

Originally Posted by annesthreads

I've tried in the past, but got completely lost in all the stuff about boards (and where would I get/store those?).

I bought my boards at Home Depot. They're in use most of the time, as I take my time basting, but I keep them on the top of a couch back when they're not on the table. But if your space is limited, you probably don't have space for a big enough table for the board method.

There's a detailed explanation of the table and clamp method in Harriet Hargrave's book 'Heirloom Machine Quilting'. You don't need as large a table for that.

Originally Posted by joe'smom

But if your space is limited, you probably don't have space for a big enough table for the board method.

There's a detailed explanation of the table and clamp method in Harriet Hargrave's book 'Heirloom Machine Quilting'. You don't need as large a table for that.

Thanks - I'll check that out.

I have to get new piece of wood. DH needed my basting wood. But love her videos also. Just make sure no bows in the wood or knots.

Originally Posted by joe'smom

My hero, Sharon Schamber, who took the stress out of basting (it works just as well for larger quilts):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjBGz5vGQ

Originally Posted by dunster

There are many ways to sandwich a quilt. Is there a particular method you are interested in?

until now I've always worked on the floor, using 505 spray and pins. I just wanted to see if there are any useful hints and tips that might improve my results - or a whole new method! It's a job I dread because my space is very limited.

Do a search on this board for Elmer's washable school glue basting. I use it exclusively. It replaces pin basting not spray basting. Love it