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Mamagus 11-06-2009 06:35 PM

Just spray basted a 60X60" lap quilt. I HATE crawling around on the floor for a multitude of reasons... sore knees, too clumsy, dog fur (no matter how much I sweep before I start), the dogs automatically think the new quilt is their new napping place... I could go on but you get the picture I am sure!

Tonight I had a flash of brilliance... why not tape the backing to the wall instead of the floor!? I don't have a lot of places in this house where I can do that but I think the laundryroom will do just fine!!

I am trying it in the morning with a tree skirt that I am dreading trying to get it layered and I'll tell you how it goes!

b.zang 11-06-2009 06:42 PM

inquiring minds want to know

amma 11-07-2009 01:42 AM

Interesting idea!!!

dglvr 11-07-2009 01:55 AM

I'm with you on the sore bod. If the wall thing works let me know I'll clear off a wall and try it myself. Good idea

beachlady 11-07-2009 04:01 AM

Sore knees, or I should say....no knees here - hope it works!

mimisharon 11-07-2009 04:15 AM

Great idea!!! I'm anxious to hear how it works!

Sharon

Stitchnripper 11-07-2009 05:00 AM

Also, how do you keep it from getting on the floor/wall? I have to put newspapers all around the edges. That stuff isn't easy to get off the floor!!

sandpat 11-07-2009 05:20 AM

Thats what I'm wondering....how will you keep the overspray contained?

Mamagus 11-07-2009 05:29 AM

3 Attachment(s)
Here's my report:

Took me 15 minutes to baste this table runner. No pain, no dog hair, no sweating!

Based on previous events, I think it cut the time in half and probably cut the aggravation down to 5% of what it was to do it on the floor.

Looking forward to doing more!

I used blue painter's tape so it won't mark the new walls!
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The batting stuck well could be re-positioned and pulled!
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Here's the bargello stuck to the batting. Very happy!
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Crafty1 11-07-2009 05:32 AM

Wow, that's beautiful! Great job!


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