Originally Posted by
Peckish
I was trying to figure out why people were using a "base" at all, then I realized y'all are pushing pins into it to hold your blocks up.
I tacked some W&N right onto my wall. I don't use pins at all, the W&N is very sticky and holds everything, even entire rows, without falling off. No base needed.
Totally agree .... with the fleece I can put large blocks on without them falling off.
Even have put a queen quilt on fully assembled.
Though I still like a few pins for security instead of ending up with a crumpled mess.
My FWS and PC were on the wall all throughout the llllllong process without pins.
My abandoned DJ blocks have all stayed put for well over a year!!
Though the pin-ability has been helpful, as I have continued to leave notes and candidate border pics for ideas when I get back to DJ. It WILL be a 2017 finish!
Another suggestion ..... use corroplast (corrugated plastic).
DJ got her own personal design wall using corroplast covered with white fleece.
I have mine permanently on the wall.
For someone with space issues, these could be slid very easily behind furniture when not in use.