Originally Posted by
Reba'squilts
I just read Just Jan's post. I also use spray baste for my quilts. I sprayed one a few nights ago and ironed it to dry it a little as I wanted to start quilting right away. I put it under my brand new epic and proceeded to break thread continously. After I cleaned everything and changed needles many times, I quit. The next day ( quilt was dry, duh) I had NO trouble. I found that freshly sprayed does Not work for me!! I am jealous that Jan is able to go right to the task with no waiting. I am still practicing with the school glue. If you buy the spray on sale, use a mask and go easy on the amount, it is just so much simpler!
Hi Reba, I used to use Sullivan's but now use June Tailor since its more available in my area. I have never waited (unless I'm too tired to quilt) and have never pressed after spraying. I am wondering if you might be spraying it too heavily. That's a common mistake. Knock on wood, I've never had a gummed up needle yet, and I've been spray basting 10 or 15 years. It takes very, very little spray. I always spray the batting, not the fabric. I just checked the can and the mfg. says specifically to spray the batting. I have heard teachers say to spray either the top or fabric but I disagree. Don't know if maybe the batting absorbs the moisture or not, but that's my guess. My tips are spray the batting and use the adhesive very sparingly. Hope this helps. Jan