Great tip! I've had the Kwik Klip for years and love it because it does help with the pins but my fingers still get sore. I didn't know about the grip covers. I just ordered two packs. Putting them on sounds like good watching TV work. Can't wait to get them.

I hand baste and the threads are not a problem. The stitches are really, really large and I use a really long basting needle. Try it.

I have hand basted quilts.. but used a frame and right now there is no where in my house large enough to set them up. Have thought about using them outside.. I have recently tried the 505 and simply love it.. I use old rolls of wrapping paper for covering table, etc. good recycling.

One of my issues is I have no table to lay the quilt on to spray baste. A friend on the board has offered to bring her 6 foot table here for "basting day".

I've worn out 3 microstitch basters in 2 years, that's too expensive!

Where do you get a "basting needle"? What do you ask for?

OOORRRR>>>>>>you could bring your quilt over here and we'll baste it in my kitchen on the table... :wink:

Patti,
Marvin says you have to invite him, too. And let him pet the horses. and maybe ride?

He's working days now Fri, Sat and Sun...
sooooooooooooo

when?? :D :D

I put my quilt on a no basting quilt frame, and use water soluble thread to baste it. I then machine quilt it.

That's a really good idea cuz I have one of those already!
Thanks for the idea!

I hope you love them as much as I do!

I used a grapefruit spoon before I got my Kwik Klip, but I like the Kwik Klip better.