Basting spray?
#11
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Tulsa, Ok
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I spray very lightly to sandwich the layers together on a table away from my machine. After it is done, I let the sandwich lay flat on the table or floor overnight before quilting on it. Never had any residue on my machine as the spray is inside the quilt. I will occasionally get a little build up on my machine needle but it comes off easily with my fingers rubbing down the needle. Great stuff!!
#12
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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I have used Sullivan's for a while now - but I used it on a white on white fabric and it stained and the sticky did not wash out. I had read that it was okay to use it to secure stabilizer on machine embroidery. At first I was thrilled how it worked and it stopped the waste of the stabilizer - but the staining was a mega surprise and it stayed sticky even after I washed it. So spray it on the batting - not on your quilt, especially if you use white.
I liked the 505 but it was so expensive, so will only buy it on sale. And I used the Dritz spray too, but can't always find it. Trying the Sulky brand now since it claims to be concentrated and has a lot less odor than the others. (Good to know about the length of time it lasts, not sure that is mentioned on the can.)
I liked the 505 but it was so expensive, so will only buy it on sale. And I used the Dritz spray too, but can't always find it. Trying the Sulky brand now since it claims to be concentrated and has a lot less odor than the others. (Good to know about the length of time it lasts, not sure that is mentioned on the can.)
#16
Don't really have a preference, I have used june tailor, 101, 505, and sullivans and all have worked but if I had to choose I prefer sullivans, however it is the worst smelling of all 4 but all of them are horrible smelling to me. I have to use them outside. I must be sensitive because people say they can't smell 505, but I can. I have heard good things about mettler but it is super expensive so haven't tried
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1,141
I've used 505 and June Tailor (from JoAnns) and while they are both the same price, the JT is a larger can, and seems to last significantly longer. I experience no problems with the needle gumming up with either. Just don't use excessive amounts.
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