Basting!! The "B" word
05-21-2010, 04:24 AM
#22
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I simply put it on my cutting table and baste. Smaller ones I use spray and pins, I also have the Kwik Klip but for smaller ones I don't use it. I hand basted the one I am handquilting now.
Now I do have spray over on my table before I learned it doesn't come off. My table just looks dirty right now.
Been so busy with dogs that I haven't sewn in at least going on 3 weeks now. Starting to have withdrawals. lol
Now I do have spray over on my table before I learned it doesn't come off. My table just looks dirty right now.
Been so busy with dogs that I haven't sewn in at least going on 3 weeks now. Starting to have withdrawals. lol
05-21-2010, 04:54 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by purplemem
Why can't anyone come up with a better way to baste?
I bought the fusible batting this week and tried it, it was awful! :twisted: Just when everything was smooth and ironed and stuck together, I started quilting in the center and the whole thing came apart! Yikes! :evil:
I use basting spray (505) but it is difficult to control the spray.
I pin baste small projects, we know the chore to take the pins out.
I haven't sew-basted because I think all those long stitches would drive me bonkers!
I think someone needs to invent a paint on glue substance to baste with - something that washes out but will hold the layers together...
I've asked my local longarmers about basting a quilt for me and they just laugh! It seems this is just Not Done in this neck of the woods :shock:
Any more ideas????
I bought the fusible batting this week and tried it, it was awful! :twisted: Just when everything was smooth and ironed and stuck together, I started quilting in the center and the whole thing came apart! Yikes! :evil:
I use basting spray (505) but it is difficult to control the spray.
I pin baste small projects, we know the chore to take the pins out.
I haven't sew-basted because I think all those long stitches would drive me bonkers!
I think someone needs to invent a paint on glue substance to baste with - something that washes out but will hold the layers together...
I've asked my local longarmers about basting a quilt for me and they just laugh! It seems this is just Not Done in this neck of the woods :shock:
Any more ideas????
05-21-2010, 06:19 AM
#24
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HI, what we do is go to my church, spread three of those long tables together, spread out backing, tape it down with masking tape, spread batting on top, spread top (smoothing between each layer), and pin w/safety pins. This quilt can be hand quilted or machine quilted with no way it can move. It takes from 30-45 min. and since we are usually talking, it goes fast. If both or three of us all bring a quilt top to baste, we can do it in a little over an hour. It sure beats doing it by yourself and at home w/so little space.
05-21-2010, 07:30 AM
#25
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I have limited experience, but after spray basting I hand baste all around the outside edges with a contrasting thread. This keeps the layers from separating while I'm quilting, and is easily removed when the quilt is finished.
05-21-2010, 09:41 AM
#26
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Shame on anyone that laughed at you, that doesn't sound like all of us gentle quilters. Anyway, I love hand basting as well. I get to sit down and relax and fondle the fabric LOL! I also find any mistakes or loose threads while I do it. Thanks for the warning on the fusible batting. Best Wishes!!!
05-21-2010, 09:55 AM
#27
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Originally Posted by MS quilter
HI, what we do is go to my church, spread three of those long tables together, spread out backing, tape it down with masking tape, spread batting on top, spread top (smoothing between each layer), and pin w/safety pins. This quilt can be hand quilted or machine quilted with no way it can move. It takes from 30-45 min. and since we are usually talking, it goes fast. If both or three of us all bring a quilt top to baste, we can do it in a little over an hour. It sure beats doing it by yourself and at home w/so little space.
05-21-2010, 02:39 PM
#29
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Basting is my least favorite job - but... done wrong REALLY effects your results (learned by experience on that one) :)
If I had the funds I would sent it out to a long arm quilter to do the basting for me.
Since that isn't an option, the only choice is a change in my attitude :) I'm currently trying the Sharon Shambler's (sp?) approach. Looks like the most space efficient approach I have come across. Just like Gail said - pop on the music and get into the flow.
If I had the funds I would sent it out to a long arm quilter to do the basting for me.
Since that isn't an option, the only choice is a change in my attitude :) I'm currently trying the Sharon Shambler's (sp?) approach. Looks like the most space efficient approach I have come across. Just like Gail said - pop on the music and get into the flow.
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