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Hey Ditter.....I love spray basting and even though I have a big wall I prefer to layer on my king size bed. I basically follow your procedures, flannel sheet and all, but it's much easier to do on the bed than on the floor. These old knees just don't crawl around the floor any more. For really big quilts I just baste it in sections. Even a queen bed would work well.
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Originally Posted by Ditter43
Originally Posted by Holice
Will you describe how you spray baste. I saw a demo recently on the net about hanging it on the wall to baste.
Next, make sure you have the floor covered for several inches aroung the perimeter of the quilt, to catch overspray. Now, I lift back the top and batting and fold it over itself so half of the backing is exposed. I start along the folded edge and spray lightly as I move. Then I lift the batting over the backing and smooth the batting in place, patting and lifting and moving it as necessary till it's all smooth. Then I spray the batting the same way and smooth the top over the batting. I then do the other side the same way. When I am finished, I turn the whole sandwich over and smooth the backing one final time. I use 505 spray and love it. My quilts stay together perfectly while quilting with NO pins to get in the way! You don't have to spray heavily...a light spray works fine. This is how I do it....others may have a better way but this is what works best for me.... I hope this helps! Ditter |
Originally Posted by Ditter43
Originally Posted by Holice
Will you describe how you spray baste. I saw a demo recently on the net about hanging it on the wall to baste.
When I am finished, I turn the whole sandwich over and smooth the backing one final time. I use 505 spray and love it. My quilts stay together perfectly while quilting with NO pins to get in the way! You don't have to spray heavily...a light spray works fine. This is how I do it....others may have a better way but this is what works best for me.... I hope this helps! Ditter I finished putting the binding on last night and I am very happy with it. I'll never go back to pinning. This is so much easier. |
I know exactly what you mean, but once you start, you won't be able to stop. PUSH PUSH PUSH - NUDGE NUDGE. You can do it!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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I have found that if you use spray basting, you need to let it dry for a while; otherwise my needle gets gummed up. Now is use straight pins for basting instead of safety pins or spray basting. They are easier to remove as you quilt on the machine. Looking forward to seeing you finished project. :lol: :lol:
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Originally Posted by Tinabodina
I have found that if you use spray basting, you need to let it dry for a while; otherwise my needle gets gummed up. Now is use straight pins for basting instead of safety pins or spray basting. They are easier to remove as you quilt on the machine. Looking forward to seeing you finished project. :lol: :lol:
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That could very well be possible. Thank you!
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Okay, check the picture page under"the first of three". Number two is already started!
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Originally Posted by Ditter43
Woaah.....
I spent part of yesterday spray basting two quilts. Now I have three ready to quilt....The problem ....I am tired and haven't even been in my sewing room yet. Once I get started I really enjoy the fmq so I just have to get started....Somebody give me a push.... :? Ditter |
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