Kryssa

I have always pin based and am thinking about trying spray basting with this next quilt but I am a little scared. Can you guys tell me exactly which type of spray baste you buy and how you do it?

Thanks!!!

majormom

I have used 505 Spray and Fix, mainly because it was suggested by others on this board. Before I tried the 505 Spray, I had been hand basting my quilts. A long process. I was very happily surprised at the ease of using the spray, and how well it holds the sandwich together. This will be the way I do things from now on! :lol:

Jim's Gem

505!!! I push tables together at my church and enlist a friend (husband) to help me.
You can also do this on the wall.

Kryssa

Do you have to pull the fabric tight? or do you just spray and then smooth the fabric out? do you spray it on to the batting or the fabric?

grammiepamie

I bought a can of June Taylor Quilt Basting Spray the other day at Walmart. It is a 12 oz can for 7.89$. Used it the first time and it is great. Much better than the one I tried before which was Dritz. That one poops out real quick. But this June Taylor lasts and lasts.

majormom

Heres how I have done it:
1. Find a large space, large enough to lay out the backing.
2. Use masking tape to pull the fabric taut.
3. Cut the batting about the same size as the backing and smooth it out.
4.Now, lift the batting from one of the shorter ends and fold it back over the other half.
5. Spray the glue ONTO THE BATTING on the half that faces upward. (the part you folded back)
6. Bring the sprayed half of the batting down onto the backing fabric and press lightly to make it stick.
7. Repeat steps 4 thru 6 with the other half of the batting.
8. The batting and the backing are now glued together.
9.Place the quilt top on top of the batting
10. Fold back one half of the quilt top to expose half of the batting and spray the glue ON THE BATTING.
11. Repostion the top and press gently to make that half stick
12. Repeat with the other half of the quilt top.
13. Let dry for a few hours.
14. If you get glue residue on the floor or whatever you are using to hold the quilt, it can be removed with water and soap.
Have fun!

I should have said, 3."Lay the batting on top of the backing and smooth it out ! :oops:

sewingladydi

I buy the June Tailor at Joann. I only used it on smaller quilts, but I love it. I don't know if it would work if you plan to handquilt

Ditter43

I love 505...Spray it on both layers, either on the batting or the fabric. It doesn't take a heavy application. I usually layer everything together, then fold back about half the batting and backing layers. Spray the back of the quilt top lightly. Carefully pull batting back over it and spray the batting. Now pull the backing over the sprayed batting and smooth. Then do the same with the other half. When you are through smooth all the layers. You can lift and reposition without a problem. Be sure to have all the surfaces around the quilt covered to catch any over spray. Turn off ceiling fans or any thing that will blow the spray around. :D

Kryssa

Thanks all- especially majormom- I am going to try this when my next quilt top is done!

grammiepamie

It works. I hand quilt. But I haven't used it on a full size quilt yet. I love the stuff. I don't use a hoop either.