to use pins or permanent basting spray
 

I am debating about how to quilt my first full size quilt top. I have the basting spray, but not a lot of room to work to put layers together. Don't know if I should just find a local quilter to do it for me or try it on my own. Any suggestions? I live in Vegas and if I take it out would like to do so locally.

Can't really help you there. I use both the bent safety pins or basting spray. When I don't have enough space, I find a place where I can baste it. Many LQS offer their class space to do that.

I can't send my quilts out to be quilted by someone else because they would not be "my" quilts any longer. So I practice, practice, practice to get better at that FMQ. I wish I could send some out coz I would get more done. So if you feel comfortable with that, good luck. I know that Charisma from the QB is a fabulous quilter. Maybe someone else can point you to a local quilter.

I forgot to post picture first time. Since this is so busy, would you advise to use fairly plain quilting pattern?
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I use Elmer's Glue. Have used it for years. Check out post #51 of this thread. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t180790-2.html if you lay yours out on the floor or table, I suggest using a cheap plastic table cloth to protect those things . I used to use my kitchen floor before I got so many critters running around. I've got basting pins, a basting gun, and have done thread basting, but after I did Elmer's for the first time, I never looked back.

Do you use just regular white Elmer's glue? And is it permanent after it dries? I would have to use table since I have bad knees and can't crawl around on floor.

Look up Sharon schambers utube on sandwiching it may give you an idea. If using glue you need plenty of fresh air.

It's the Elmer's school glue which washes out. You wouldn't want to use a permanent glue or spray adhesive.

I would love to know the answer to that as no one was able to answer my question here:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ml#post6248015

Dalronix, use the Elmer's Washable Glue. It often says "School Glue" on it also. It is white in color, not clear.

I love the 505 basting spray.