Thread: Pool Noodle

A pool noodle! That's it! I've seen a video before that used a pipe to baste a quilt. However, I don't have one handy. Your post gave me another idea!

I use a roll of paper towel to lay my sewing machines on while oiling bottoms. But a pool noodle cut into pieces would work better. Thanks a bunch for the information.

A pool noodle huh? Now why didn't I think of that, I even have a pool so always have lots of noodles of all sizes. And for you glue basters out there, do you lay your backing down onto something before putting glue on so it doesn't seep onto the floor? I have to do my larger quilts on the carpet. If I used the table wouldn't it get glued a little from the back?

Originally Posted by Tartan

The last Elmer washable glue basting I did, I found when smoothing the quilt top back in place that some of my seams distorted a bit. I wanted something that would allow me to roll up half of the top, apply glue then roll the fabric back down in a smooth manner. My trusty pool noodle to the rescue! I rolled half up, applied glue and then rolled it back down. Worked really well!

Great idea. I think you could use the idea no matter what adhesive you use.

Quiltingbuddy, I lay my quilts out on the kitchen floor for basting. I use painter's tape to anchor the backing and then glue and layer. I just sponge mop the floor afterwards.

Don 't we have such clever people on this board. I think a pool noodle would be a great solution!

Another idea for the noodles, cut them into 7-8" pcs and put on protruding feet, ie the ironing board! After breaking a toe on my ironing board foot, I decided that would solve doing it again!! Works like a charm.