basting pins
12-13-2014, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Neesie
I used the larger curve (quilters') safety pins . . . until I started using Elmer's School Glue.
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12-13-2014, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MagaQuilt
Do you mind expanding on this for a newbie quilter please? I assume ESG is a glue that will wash out?
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I am a convert to this method. I think it helps to remember that it takes the place of pin basting, not spray basting, so it doesn't have to cover every inch of the batting but just in strategic spots where pins would go. I drizzle it on in a grid pattern onto the batting, smooth it out, let it dry some, then move to the next section. I use a dining room table and some quilts are bigger than it, but, just go from the center out. Read up on it and then we can help you with specific questions.
12-19-2014, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Believe it or not, I prefer to hand thread baste.
But the pins I still use occasionally are brass, about an inch long, They are softer to close and very sharp.
But the pins I still use occasionally are brass, about an inch long, They are softer to close and very sharp.
12-19-2014, 08:49 PM
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I like the #1 curved and the brass. Hate the straight stainless ones and threw them all away. They dull quickly. Hade to buy a new box since all mine are currently securing a king-sized quilt that is on hold until January. I'd forgotten they come closed when they are new. What a pain!
12-19-2014, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
If you put Elmers or Elmers Glue or Elmers Washable School Glue into the search box upper right, you will come up with lots of previous threads on this.
I am a convert to this method. I think it helps to remember that it takes the place of pin basting, not spray basting, so it doesn't have to cover every inch of the batting but just in strategic spots where pins would go. I drizzle it on in a grid pattern onto the batting, smooth it out, let it dry some, then move to the next section. I use a dining room table and some quilts are bigger than it, but, just go from the center out. Read up on it and then we can help you with specific questions.
I am a convert to this method. I think it helps to remember that it takes the place of pin basting, not spray basting, so it doesn't have to cover every inch of the batting but just in strategic spots where pins would go. I drizzle it on in a grid pattern onto the batting, smooth it out, let it dry some, then move to the next section. I use a dining room table and some quilts are bigger than it, but, just go from the center out. Read up on it and then we can help you with specific questions.
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