Hi Ladies,

What brand does everyone recommend?

Thanks

I use the 505. I have tried others but like this one the best. Sticks better, easier clean up and smells way better. But it is the more expensive one.

505 is the best!! No need for basting at all when you use this stuff!

I was using Dritz, but when I ran out of the 2nd can, I bought June Taylor because it was a larger can for a couple of dollars less. I do like it better. It seems easier to control the spray, especially around the edges. I never basted with thread using either product.

I use a spray from Fabricland here in Canada, large can for $25.00, but I bought 5 at 50% off, so it's a good deal.
Better than the dritz which seemed to puddle at the nozzle.

Hi,

I use 505..........love it and it is the only one I use now. Good stuff and it doesn't have the smell some of the others do.....wow!

Bev

I have used 505 and liked the product, but my can has a buildup at the nozzle and I can't seem to clear it. The spray gets on you hand, and it is very hard to get off, I had to scrub with a toothbrush and was still finding little bits the next day. Any idea what to clear this nozzle with, hot water didn't work.
OHSue

How about finger nail polish remover? Do you even use it on larger quilts? Do you still bast with thread or pins?

Thanks eveyone!

I use it on my queen size quilts. Don't use pins anymore, not need to with the 505 spray. I do use helpers to spray baste my quilts. I have taught my husband and my son's girlfriend and they have even spray basted about 6 of them with me just sitting on the side giving them encouragement. I am fortunate that DH is a pastor and the church is almost across the street and we can go over there whenever the room's not being used and have a large floor surface to work on as well as push together long tables so we don't have to get down on the floor.

I have not had problems with the 505 gunking up at the nozzle. I have had others do that. I seriously can't remember what I used to un-gunk in the past.

I have only ever used 505. It works perfectly every time. Holds well, even when folding/putting away the item between quilting sessions, but you can still peel and re-adjust if needed. It's magic!

Since it's an adhesive, my bet is that heat would loosen the gunk. Warm it up with a hair dryer and see if you can peel it off. That's how I remove adhesive labels. Heat softens adhesives.

Where can I get the 505?

Try Goo Gone, it removes glues

505, sulky, etc. lots of different brands. JoAnn's has some, local quilt shops, hancock fabrics, etc.

I was just found it at a craft store that isn't a chain here, it is quite a drive so this spray cost me quite a bit. Hope it is worth it.

While I was driving home I was thinking how sad it is that I live in a rather large city in SO CA and because of the economy we have lost a lot of our quilt shops. We have had at least 1 JoAnns close. The only Hancock fabric closed last year and at the same time all our Walmarts stopped selling fabric. I now have a choice of 2 Joanns (one regular and one Super store) and this craft shop that is a bit of a drive and one discount fabric store that is a God's Send but of course it is always crowded. Bus loads of quilters show up, literaly. I know I am lucky to have what I have, but darn I miss the "good old days".

Where in So Cal are you? Where I am we have lost a couple stores as well, but I still have lots to choose from within a 20 drive, I think I still have 7 places I can get to in 20 min or less.

Hi Gayle,

I am in Lakewood, which is near Long Beach. I have a medical problem that I am not supposed to drive more than 10 miles at a time. I think you are near San Deigo right?

I am north of you. Just north of Thousand Oaks, off the 101. Oxnard and Ventura are right next to us to the north. Not being able to drive far does make it difficult to get around. I was born in Torrance, many years ago, lived in San Pedro as a child than folks moved us to Mission Viejo, in Orange County. They are still there, it is 100 miles from my driveway to my parents driveway. With Los Angeles being in between.

I know there are (were) some wonderful quilt shops up near you. One year my husband and I went to all the quilt shops with in driving distance and I loved it.

There used to be a Quilt shop in Cypress, but it closed. Now the closest one is in La Habra. Of my friends I am the only one who quilts.

Have you ever been to M&L fabrics in Anahiem?

Anna

Yes, I have been there 3 or 4 times. The first time I spent about $250, I was much better after that. My daughter lives in La Habra Heights, but I don't know the area very well. I have only been to her place once, right after my first visit to M&L and I followed her to her apartment.

I use the 505 also.