I like this idea!Originally Posted by Vat
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What a great idea Tartan. Thanks so much for sharing. I always have some trouble getting the 1/2 that I'm going to spray baste to go back down without it having wrinkles. This should do the trick.
Dance like no one is watching
Quilters on here are so clever thanks for the tip .
I never have much trouble getting the top piece down over the glue. I take the center first, pull it down, and then smooth out to the sides.
But I do need a pool noodle. My table is against the wall, so once in a while something falls behind it. There are boxes of stash under there in several spots, so it is a real pain to look for something that may be back there. I want to put a pool noodle over the crack, at least behind where I work.
Mavita - Square dancer and One Room School Teacher
Greetings from one who rarely posts... Another way to "stopper" the crack between your table and the wall (depending on how thick your table is and if it has a lip at the edge) is to get that stuff used to insulate water pipes. It looks like a pool noodle but is cut all along the length of it. You can slip the foam onto the edge of your table. Then the foam won't slide off the table or move around in the gap unless you want it to.
Thanks to all for all their hints and tips and help and inspiration. This board and the people on it are great.
...dany
I think this could help me, even though I don't use glue. On the last quilt I basted, the batting (dream cotton) grabbed the back of the top, and when I went to reposition to straighten out the seams, threads started pulling loose from the seam allowances and sticking into the batting. I suspect it was the difference between the lowest loft, which I usually use, and the next one up, which was fluffier. Every loose thread had been clipped before. I ended up having to compromise quite a bit on straightness in order to avoid pulling the thing apart. So, a big thank-you from me., too.
Hugs,
Charlotte
Tartan,
I've tried the spray basting, and it is so messy. Does the liquid glue work better? Also, how long does it need to sit before you sew?
Donnasue
I mostly use poly batting so I normally glue one side, let it sit overnight to dry, and then do the other side. If you aren't using poly batting, you can use your iron to set the glue. No waiting.
Pat
Donnasue, some use the ELMER's washable glue straight from the bottle. I am working on using it to spray but so far I dilute it 1 part glue to 3 parts water and put it in a small roller paint tray. I use a small foam roller to do a light coat on my batting (just barely moistened when I feel it with my hand). Since it is not polyester batt, I go over it with my iron to both smooth it and to slightly dry it. I let mine dry overnight hanging up so both sides get air circulation for a small quilt. For a large quilt I leave it laying out all day and all night flipping over in between to dry both sides. You know it's dry when you try to lift a tiny corner and it is stuck well. I still put a few safety pins around the edge in case I catch it while working. You do need to wash your quilt after using the glue basting.
Oh great idea. i have a six foot baseboard to "roll" mine on. well, flip and flip and flip.
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