$28 for a can of basting spray...seriously?
01-22-2015, 10:15 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
I use Elmer's washable glue right out of the bottle to baste everything. I wouldn't pay that much for a basting spray.
01-22-2015, 11:47 AM
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I have used Sta-Flo liquid starch diluted equl parts for my last two quilts, the last one being king size. It held the sandwitch together for me to get it quilted on my DSM. I did both quilts as Quilt as You Go. I sprayed the starch onto the batting and left it to soak in somewhat then ironed the top to the batting. Flipped the quilt and did the back side. If it seemed like it was starting to separate, I just sprayed the fabric with water and ironed it back down. Worked for me and the cost was minimal at $2.97 a half gallon at Walmart. I don't know this method would work on a big quilt, but for Quilt as You Go, it worked perfectly. I saw this posted right here on this forum quite some time ago and tried it, because I didn't like the fumes from the temporary spray adhesive that I bought.
Originally Posted by tessagin
I saw a basting spray at similar prices and I'm sticking right now with the Sharon Schambers's zig zag stitching. I start from the middle and work my way out. I have seen the spray starch used but not sure how that would work. Worth a shot I guess!
01-22-2015, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tropit
I was in a well known fabric store yesterday. I ran in to get a bottle of sewing machine oil and pick up a can of 505 basting spray. (I hate using the stuff with the fumes and all, but I really needed it for one of my projects.) They had only a small can available for (Are you sitting down?) $27.99!!! Yow!!!!! I asked the clerk if that was the correct price and she nodded. I couldn't believe it. I went to Wally World and picked up a much larger can of a competitor's spay for $8.79 and that seemed too expensive.
~ Cindy
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01-22-2015, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by imsewnso
Some girls on another groups were talking and they are using cheap hairspray to baste their quilts. If you are going to wash your quilt when finished ... no problems.
01-22-2015, 05:22 PM
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Just watched this youtube where he mentioned it works for smaller quilts only...gotta buy some cheap hairspray and try this out! ..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DerCjCtF8BM
01-22-2015, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mah
I use Dritz from Joanns and use a 50% off coupon. No odor on this brand.
01-22-2015, 08:05 PM
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I just stocked up at Joanns online 50% off notions sale, $12.24/large can. It's the only way I baste a quilt and it works great. Just have to wait for a sale. I don't know if they ship to Canada. Sorry.
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