Originally Posted by QuickStitch
Being a newbie to quilting, I am going to ask a really dumb question. Instead of sticky spray, why couldn't you just wonder under the back and front to the batting and it would stick perfect. I was thinking about doing this. Would this be a bad idea? Just wondering. Thanks for any feedback.
Oh, my! Wonder Under stiffens fabric. I don't think the quilt would feel very nice if you did that.
You might be able to get away with using Misty Fuse, but one of the problems with fusibles is that you cannot fix mistakes. Spray basting is like Post-It notes (for an hour or so, anyway) so you can smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles. Plus, it takes only 15 minutes or so to spray baste; it would take a lot longer to fuse.
The basting spray is water soluble, so it comes out completely in the first wash. Fusibles are permanent.
There is a fusible batting that some people like for making purses. I think it works for small wallhangings too. Most people don't like it for larger quilts as it tends to misbehave in various ways.