Originally Posted by
WMUTeach
I would not take the chance on hair spray or a hair product to spray baste a quilt. Way to save money: 1. watch JoAnn's for 50% coupon and purchase a can of spray baste or 2. try glue basting. I use the JoAnn's spray by Spray-N-Bond. It is not found in the quilting areas but in the accessories area, buttons etc. but clearly states "made for sewing, quilting, embroidery and does not leave residue on the needle.
I have not used glue but many on the Quilting Board have and find it effective.
I had some small projects that I tried glue basting on. I liked it - very cost effective, no fumes, no overspray, nontoxic. Negatives - fabric cannot be repositioned once fixed, must wait for it to dry before quilting (I believe this can be helped along with an iron, but I never baste and quilt in the same day anyway) I felt like it needed to be washed before gifting because ...reasons. I'll do it again on the right project.