BASTING IS FOR TURKEYS!!
06-29-2011, 04:59 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
I use the large, black binder clips when I sandwich. I use my craft table and have done up to king size quilts this way. I smooth out the backing (wrong side up) and clamp it to the table. Lay out the batting and smooth. Then clamp that into place using the same clamps as for the bottom. Then the top with the same process. I might get an occasional pucker but for the most part everything is smooth when I am done. Once I have the center portion of the quilt pinned I undo the clamps and move everything to the next section and repeat the process until complete. Can be a bit tedious on a king with the size of the table but it works in the small space I have.
I will say, though, lately I've been eyeballing the drop from my loft-style craft room and wondering if I could rig up a hanger/stretcher of some sort and do my basting from a ladder. I really think it could work!
06-29-2011, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
You could also try this method. I find it makes the quilt very stable so there's no shifting at all. Plus there's no fumes or chemicals. Be sure and watch part 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
06-29-2011, 07:19 AM
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I have never had good luck with pinning. Always have puckers on the back. I have taped, used binder clips, and anything else I could think of. No luck, then tried spray basting. Spent a long time taping newspaper to the wall and putting it on the floor. Then began to spray a quilt on my design wall. Did a quarter at a time. Wonderful--no overspray on walls or floor. I think I'm in love!!!
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06-29-2011, 08:40 AM
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Here's a good tute for basting a quilt on a table. That's how I do it but I
do thread basting similar to Sharon Shamber (shorter and closer stitches).
http://quiltbaggs.blogspot.com/2009/...ing-quilt.html
do thread basting similar to Sharon Shamber (shorter and closer stitches).
http://quiltbaggs.blogspot.com/2009/...ing-quilt.html
06-29-2011, 08:09 PM
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thanks for the link
Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Here's a good tute for basting a quilt on a table. That's how I do it but I
do thread basting similar to Sharon Shamber (shorter and closer stitches).
http://quiltbaggs.blogspot.com/2009/...ing-quilt.html
do thread basting similar to Sharon Shamber (shorter and closer stitches).
http://quiltbaggs.blogspot.com/2009/...ing-quilt.html
06-29-2011, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SparkMonkey
Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
I use the large, black binder clips when I sandwich. I use my craft table and have done up to king size quilts this way. I smooth out the backing (wrong side up) and clamp it to the table. Lay out the batting and smooth. Then clamp that into place using the same clamps as for the bottom. Then the top with the same process. I might get an occasional pucker but for the most part everything is smooth when I am done. Once I have the center portion of the quilt pinned I undo the clamps and move everything to the next section and repeat the process until complete. Can be a bit tedious on a king with the size of the table but it works in the small space I have.
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