Originally Posted by moreland
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
This is a rather old article, but would you believe it is the only published on this subject. The results were published in Quilter's newsletter magazine in 2005!
http://aic.stanford.edu/jaic/article...44-01-003.html
Here is a quick run down on their conclusion!
"Fusible battings appear to be an acceptable commercial adhesive-containing product for quilts intended as heirlooms or for sale to collectors or museums.
"All the quilt-basting sprays, except Spray and Fix (505 - Lisa~), were associated with significant yellowing or strength losses following both shorter and longer periods of heat-aging and light exposure.
"Fusible webs, while acceptable for quilts intended to last for a lifetime, could not be recommended for quilts intended to be handed down from generation to generation or for studio art quilts intended for sale to serious collectors or museums."
There is one other note to consider. Have your read the ingredients on the can? DId you know they are not required to list ALL of the ingredients? Several of them contain cancer agents. Hence the ORMD label!
I read this article when it came out, but it did not convince me to not use spray basting. The whole point is what do you expect to happen to your quilts. Mine have been made to be used and enjoyed. If they make it through the life of the first recipient, they will have done their job. If it is a child's quilt, it might only need to last a few years. I suspect this fits the majority of the quilting that we do--Because their are some purists, like yourself, the rest of us can be assured the "art" of quilting will last for many generations to come, because your quilts will be at the Quilt Museum and mine will be in a dog box someplace. (grin) And that will be just fine--isn't it wonderful that we can all do our own thing in this craft and it is "OK".
Oh Rachel, You are my kind of lady. Why can't we just do our thing and leave us alone. I will never have a quilt in a museum, but, my family cherishing them as if they were. Have a wonderful day, I will!!