Magic wand
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Magic wand
Wish I had a magic wand that I could wave over my quilt and it would perfectly sandwich itself. I have worked 3 hours on it, and am somewhat satisfied. Think I will let it set awhile and then try to perfect it. Any suggestions?
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Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Sharon Schamber has a video on YouTube about board basting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyaLsMafElo
It is the only way I baste my quilts now and it works! Some people use pool noodles with a dowel or pvc pipe inside to stiffen them, I have never done that, but it looks like it would work as well. I hand quilt my quilts and this is so much easier than anything else I have tried, plus no getting down on hands and knees!
It is the only way I baste my quilts now and it works! Some people use pool noodles with a dowel or pvc pipe inside to stiffen them, I have never done that, but it looks like it would work as well. I hand quilt my quilts and this is so much easier than anything else I have tried, plus no getting down on hands and knees!
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I spray baste mine using the homemade basting spray. Takes about 25 -30 min for a queen size quilt. I open up three folding tables and lay it out flat. I have had several quilts sprayed basted for over six months and still together. I won't use pins or thread to baste ever again.
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Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA
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I spray baste mine using the homemade basting spray. Takes about 25 -30 min for a queen size quilt. I open up three folding tables and lay it out flat. I have had several quilts sprayed basted for over six months and still together. I won't use pins or thread to baste ever again.
#10
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Location: Mableton, GA
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I glue baste with elmers washable school glue and it doesn't take long and then the quilt isn't heavy with pins. I watched the sharon shamber video and I don't think that is for me. Seems like it takes a lot longer than my way.
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