Originally Posted by
Faintly Artistic
Look up Sharon Schamber's board basting method on YouTube. It is so much more doable for me. I dislike machine quilting and can't afford to pay someone, so I taught myself to big stitch hand quilt. Love it! Find what works for you.
This is the best way I have found to baste a quilt without using a spray baste product. Spray baste is a terrific product but There is a small learning curve with that too. Spray baste also has environmental issues, from the chemicals to the disposal of the can going into a landfill. It is an issue to consider when choosing a method to use.
I had the very same problems you describe. Time and practice will improve the quality of your work.
Congratulations on finishing your first quilt. Every quilt teaches us a new lesson.
peace