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10-17-2010, 02:55 PM

#21

luvTooQuilt

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Originally Posted by grann of 6

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Originally Posted by leiladylei54

Sorry, but I would opt to go out and buy another can of the basting spray. LOL

I'll do that tomorrow, but I don't go out on weekends. I am 10 miles from my Joann's, and 10 miles the opposite direction from Wal Mart, and my LQS isn't open on Sundays (Amish country, you know). I will try the pins. I'll post a pic if I ever get it done.

I'm - 20-25 miles from ANY store and 35 miles from a fabric store.. 10 miles would be a hop, skip and a jump for me.. I'm waaaay out in the country..

10-17-2010, 02:57 PM

#22

BellaBoo

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Originally Posted by grann of 6

Cool! I may have to get some of those. Are they easy to find?

I ordered them from the website. I asked at two closest quilt shop to me and they looked at me like I was silly and said they never heard of such a thing. That's one reason I don't shop at the LQS very much.

10-18-2010, 02:25 AM

#23

watterstide

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Originally Posted by oatw13

I, and some others, have used hairspray (or spray gel!) with a moderate success. It works best on smaller projects. The cheaper hairsprays hold better, like Aqua Net. If you have some, test it on your fabrics first to make sure it won't make the color bleed.

i have heard this also..aqua net..the spray, NOT the pump type

10-18-2010, 02:56 AM

#24

Mkotch

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Those Pinmoors look great! I will have to get some. I use safety pins, too, and hate spray basting stuff. It seems to leave a film over everything in the area. I have had good luck with iron on batting for small things like table runners but find it still shifts too much for bed-sized quilts.

10-18-2010, 04:13 AM

#25

applique

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I use bolts of WonderUnder to hold applique in place before satin stitching. There are always tons of scraps left, so I peel off the paper backing and use the scraps. I've only done it on small quilts buy I sprinkle them across the batting then iron on the top using steam to bond them. Works for me and since I already have a bucket of scraps...

10-18-2010, 04:37 AM

#26

Lady Diana

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Sharon Schamber has a great basting technique video on her website or youtube...see below. It is one that is used in the garment industry. It is fast and works great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA

Diana in Texas

10-18-2010, 04:55 AM

#27

scrapykate

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A friend told me to cut up Wonder Under or any adhearing interfacing into a really fine "snow" and sprinkle that between the layers and iron it, an presto you have all layers adheared. Haven't tried it yet.
good luck
Kate

10-18-2010, 05:40 AM

#28

garysgal

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

This is why I use Pinmoors. The best thing I have bought in the last year. I can baste a big quilt in no time using these. FYI: I have tried every spongy/foamy/pliable item there is but they aren't Pinmoors.

http://www.pinmoor.com/

Wow BellaBoo! I just watched the video. I am going to try them-thanks for the link!!

10-18-2010, 06:46 AM

#29

NanSew

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

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Originally Posted by Honey

I use safety pins for my basting. They work great and don't come out like stick pins do. You also don't get jabbed in the boob every time you turn around!

You'll love Pinmoors. (no affiliation, just think it's a great product)

I went to the Pinmoor link, liked what I saw and ordered...thanks for the tip.

10-18-2010, 06:49 AM

#30

cherylynne

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You say that you have good fabric and like the project. Either go buy spray or wait for another day. When I'm frustrated I generally don't do my best work. That's just what I would do.