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10-18-2010, 06:49 AM

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cbridges22

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Elmers washable glue works great.

10-18-2010, 08:12 AM

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You might prefer to use a while thread to baste, because sometimes colored thread will leave a residue when it is pulled out. A large cone of white basting thread is not very expensive and will last for ever so long--unless you make a quilt about every month. LOL

10-18-2010, 08:46 AM

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grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cherylynne

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.

Just came home from running a couple errands out in Amish country, and guess what, no one had basting spray. But I thought of something I am going to try. Someone was talking about those pin-whatevers; a piece of rubber-type thing you stick your pin into. I am going to try that with some styrofoam peanuts that came in a package. Cheap, and recyclable. Why not?!?!?!

10-18-2010, 09:32 AM

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NanSew

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Worth a shot Gran of 6. I'm a Gran of 6 also.

10-18-2010, 11:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grann of 6

I can't believe this has ever happened to anyone else (said with tongue in cheek). I am just zooming along with my projects when alas I used up my can of basting spray. Maybe a month ago (before my flood) I bought a new can for this moment. I wonder where it is. I have looked every where, even in the garage. Now, my question is....what else can I use besides safety pins? I want to finish this runner today, not in 3 years. I tried some spray starch. By the way I have 4 cans of that; thought it might make the batting and top & bottom stick at least a little bit. Help!!!

google how to baste a quilt. This u tube will give you a great way to thread baste a quilt. I used this on the one I working on now. I just love this method.

10-18-2010, 11:44 AM

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I normally never spray baste a table runner. I just smooth it down really well and start quilting.

10-18-2010, 01:44 PM

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Jeannie V

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hair spray will work. I have used it in a pinch. Not as good as the 505 spray.

10-18-2010, 01:56 PM

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Vanessa17

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thanks for sharing - they sound like such an interesting product!

10-18-2010, 02:49 PM

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luckylindy333

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Thanks everyone for all the great ideas! I just basted a lap quilt last night and my fingers are sore. I am going to try spray basting next time. I have not quilted in a few years and all these new products have come out!