Thread Basting My Quilt Sandwich for FMQ
#31
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bangor North Wales
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I use this method too after watching the Sharon Schamber tute on Youtube which I'm sure was recommended by this board. I haven't covered my boards with flannel but probably will after seeingyour tute. I've just been taping the fabric down with painters tape. On smaller quilts I spray baste and haven't had any problems but on the last biggish one I basted with washable thread. OK but the thread breaks very easily so you need to be gentle and use short lengths. When FMQ I could just ignore it which I liked very much and it did just disappear on washing. So on balance I think I'll use my washable thread again.
#33
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Spring Valley, CA
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I have used this method for quite some time now and found I had less trouble if I wrapped the battinh on a piece of PVC just a little longer than the fabric. It sits neatly between the front and backing. Thanks for the reminder. I also dont cover my boards, so I may give this a try. :^)
#38
Thanx for the complete instructions. I often spray baste, but like you don't like to do it on larger quilts. This will be great, and after looking these pics over, I'm sure my feeble little mind can figure it out. YAY a new way to go
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