Melinda in Tulsa

I have a can of June Tailor, had to buy it as it was all they carried. I was surprised at how well it worked, altho the odor was kinda bad. I don't like it as well as 505 but it is was a larger can and cheaper than 505. After using a 40% off coupon, it was very reasonably priced. I wouldn't hesitate to buy more if I couldn't get 505.

JHolm

I used spray basting on several quilts. One which the batting was low loft polyester with no trouble. I don't have an area in my house big enough to baste a quilt so I take it to my church and pull together several Sunday School tables and baste it on top of them. I don't have real good ventilation but there is no lingering odor. I've never had problem with over spray and just wash the tables when I'm done. They stay together and quilt just fine. Good Luck. I never thought about washing my quilts before giving them away but that is a good idea and I will do that from now on.

Karen's Kreations

The first basting spray I used was in a pink & white can - can't remember the name of it but the odor was overpowering. I just bought a can of Sulky KK2000 from my LQS - haven't tried it yet but it's supposed to be odor free.
When the weather is nice I do it outside on a big table.
Had to get off the floor - getting down there was easy but crawling around on my knees?????OUCH!

LUV2QLT

I went on line to find pricing for the 505 - found a 17 oz. can at www.sewforless.com on sale for $13.49 - it comes in a red can but was told it was the same item, just a larger can and it is made in France instead of England - doesn't gum up the sewing needle - oderless & colorless - won't spot fabric, cleans up with soap & water - acid free - environmentally friendly & contains no fluorocarbons(?). I read all of the reviews (36), and it was given 4.5 stars out of 5. So, I bit the bullet and ordered 2 cans, so I now can only hope that it really is the same as the smaller cans of 505 that can be purchased locally! If not, I've learned another lesson! I'll let you all know how I do with using it! Thanks so much to everybody for all your suggestions, hints & tips - I really am hoping this stuff saves my knees & back!

pflum1

I like 505 and have had great luck with it.
I use my picnic table and another table the same height, put an old plastic table cloth over them, use clips on one end and gentle work the backing, batting and top with my hand as I roll it up to keep it smooth. Then I spray a short section, then unroll a little more, spray, etc. I have always got a very smooth quilt this way. I also use a few safety pins around the edge to keep it in place, just as a safety net. Never needed then so far.

vschieve

I HAVE USED THE Sulky; it is gentle and yes, it is odorless. Expensive; I bought it at JoAnns with a 50% off coupon. I am on my 2nd can. Now I want to try the 505 since everyone is raving about it. Where do you buy it?

Melinda in Tulsa

I think Hancocks is where I bought my 505. I just saw some on a website for $10.39 a can, but for the life of me, I can't remember where. If I find it, I'll post. Seems I paid around $13-14 for 505 at Hancocks.

Melinda in Tulsa

Found it...It is at Quiltinaday.com under *notions*. I hope the link works... http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/notions.asp

hokieappmom

I use the extra large binder clips like you find in office supply stores. They are usually packed by the dozen and are much cheaper than the ratcheting clamps. I think Wal Mart may have them too. Work great too.

hokieappmom

I have used the 505 on polyester batting for a queen-size quilt and it was fine.