Thread basting tip
#12
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Location: Delmarva Peninsula
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I usually hand baste or pin the layers together, on my basting surface (dining room table), I use a table protector pad that I got at the thrift store. It is larger than my table, and it works well, protecting the table from the needle or the pins. I have used the large darning curved needle that came in my misc. needle pack from years ago. Never sewed a turkey shut before.
#13
Another tip ... I hand baste with water soluble thread so I don't have to remove the basting stitches - just wash the quilt.
I looked for curved needles to make this job simpler, but the only ones I could find had pretty thick shafts, thicker than I wanted - they'll punch holes in my quilt.
What curved needle are you using?
I looked for curved needles to make this job simpler, but the only ones I could find had pretty thick shafts, thicker than I wanted - they'll punch holes in my quilt.
What curved needle are you using?
#14
Another tip ... I hand baste with water soluble thread so I don't have to remove the basting stitches - just wash the quilt.
I looked for curved needles to make this job simpler, but the only ones I could find had pretty thick shafts, thicker than I wanted - they'll punch holes in my quilt.
What curved needle are you using?
I looked for curved needles to make this job simpler, but the only ones I could find had pretty thick shafts, thicker than I wanted - they'll punch holes in my quilt.
What curved needle are you using?
#15
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 125
Forgive me, but I don't understand how you can slip a mat under your needle while you are basting. When I baste, my backing is anchored to my table with clamps. It would be impossible for me to get anything underneath. Help me understand. I just can't get a visual on it. I'll have to try the curved needle. I also like the water soluable thread. Is it sturdy enough survive a lot of handling on a large quilt? I've heard about pinning then stitching in the ditch by machine with water soluable thread. I haven't tried it, but it sounded interesting.
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