Are there only two kinds out there? Is there a generic or anything like that?

I use Sullivans. You can get it at WalMart I know and probably other places. Its a fairly big can for around $5 to $7. One can will do a big quilt or several baby quilts and/or wall hangings. I have used several other brands and seem to always go back to this one.

Is that the can that is red and blue? I used one from Walmart (dont' remember the name of it, thats why I asked for can colours). I found it to be very sticky and clumped. Last going off I had to use rubber gloves as my fingers kept sticking together from cleaning the gunk off the nozzle :(

No that is a different one. I too had trouble with it. This is a greenish blue can.

I was certain I mentioned this, I use Krylon 1020, you can get it at Micheal's for $6 or $7 no sale no coupon post tax. When the can is nearly gone sometimes the nozzle has a bit of batting on it, but that just "picks" right off in a second or so. There are all different kinds out there, Joann's by far has the SMALLEST most expensive selection.

A bigger can is better because then you have it on hand for whatever you need it, for big and small projects (the big can will do two quilts full/queen, plus a bit). Once you get hooked that little can will look like a waste of money.

Once you find the right section, in any of the aforementioned stores (Micheal's, Joanns, Walmart, the LQS, etc.) look at all the different cans, be CERTAIN it lists that it's okay for fabric on the back and you'll be good to go.

Joannes only had one kind--Taylor. It's a big can for $10--I used my 40% coupon. It says "quilt basting spray" on the can, so I figure it's got to be okay. I hope. :shock: I was planning on the 505 stuff.

It should be just fine Karla, what are you going to baste first?

I've been using Elmers.

Will have to go look for the greenish can at WalMart this week.

Elizabeth--I wanted to practice free motion quilting on either "tranquility" or The Tree of Life pieces before I tackle the Cat's Stairway.

Shadow--I just did this with a small wall hanging. I had it all laid out, but then added the paper--so had to untape the tape to get the paper under. It came out okay--but the back is just a little ripply--nothing that will crease (I hope.). How do you get the back to be taunt if it's taped to the paper that protects your area?
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As for the applique, I saw at Wal-Mart next to the 505 were 606 and that can said it was for more permanent applications such as applique. I didn't read everything but maybe your Wal-Mart might have some and you can read the can more thoroughly.

Thanks for the great info! I went to one Walmart not far from here and I can't remember the name of the adhesive spray but it was a white and purple can and I remembered that wasn't the right color...so will check the others too:))I will defin. check out what I find for the appliq...thanks! Skeat

I have been using Taylor. I have had no problems. It smells like rubber cement to me. :)

I do it a different way. I lay out the batting. Hand smooth it out in all directions. Lay the backing wrong side down on top of the batting. Hand smooth it out in all directions. Fold one half of the backing back. Spray the batting. Bring the half I folded back back down smoothing it out as I go. Repeat for other half. Flip it over. Batting is down on top. Re-smooth. Lay the top wrong side down on top of the batting. Hand smooth it out in all directions. Fold one half of the backing back. Spray the batting. Bring the half I folded back back down smoothing it out as I go. Repeat for other half.

I do this on top of our king size bed with a BIG flannel blanket under it. I can walk around three sizes and not hard on the back. :D

I love the stuff, but I always get wrinkles. Any great suggestions for avoiding them as I am often doing this by myself--Hubby at work and toddlers locked out of the room.

I use 505, btw.

I just picked up my first can at Joann's yesterday with a 50% off coupon. I saw the big June Tailor can and it said basting spray...then there was a whole section of spray adhesives....tons of them. Some temporary. some permanent that were half the price of the June Tailor one. I should have taken a friend with me.

I ended up getting a tiny, overpriced can off the notions wall that had a picture of a quilt on the front and it was spray adhesive as opposed to spray basting. I kind of wish they would have kept them all together or had one of those nifty charts they have all over the place.

The sales girl said that the tiny can was what she used...and it would last longer than I thought even though it was a small can. I figure, if I don't like it, I got a small can. I'm going to have to do some homework on all the different kinds.

M

On small wall hanging sized quilts, I just use basting spray, alone. On large lap sized quilts and bed sized quilts, I use spray and I pin, but further apart than if no spray was used. There is a lot of handling when you machine quilt, and I don't trust the spray to be used exclusively, on large projects.

John

I ordered a can of 505 spray(8.5oz.) from JoAnn's online a few weeks again, used 50% coupon off. The total was less than $12.00. It arrived in a few days.

hi shadow about the basting spray how long will it hold and if im using for hand quilting how should i use it im starting to do a quilt a queen size let me know

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Shadow--I just did this with a small wall hanging. I had it all laid out, but then added the paper--so had to untape the tape to get the paper under. It came out okay--but the back is just a little ripply--nothing that will crease (I hope.). How do you get the back to be taunt if it's taped to the paper that protects your area?
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I would use wide painter's tape to tape the backing down taut, then place the paper on top of the tape. You could even tape the paper to the painter's tape to keep it in place.

Mary

Dumb question: Is the 505 you're all talking about called "505 Temporary Fabric Adhesive"?
I want to make sure I pick up the right stuff tommorow.
Zoo

Yes, that is the right stuff. It is a little more expensive than the other sprays but I like that one the best.

I tape my backing down, I don't lift the tape to put paper down, the paper moves and I can't keep my back taut. Lay the paper around the edge of your backing, it's just there to catch any overspray so it doesn't need to be anchored down. If you happen to get any spray on your floor/carpet, 505 spray is water soluable, just wipe it up with a wet cloth.

I use painters tape as well, it holds and comes up easy when I have the quilt sandwiched. I have quilts that I have been working on over the period of months, they are still securely sandwiched as when I first did them. When I finish a quilt, I toss it in the wash to remove the spray. :)