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EagarBeez 02-17-2011 04:27 PM


Originally Posted by jeanneb52
Pinmoors? what are they? I pin and remove as I go

you can see them and how they work at

http://pinmoor.com/

danade 02-17-2011 05:05 PM

Does everybody who uses basting spray use it outdoors? On the cans that's what they say to do, due to harmful vapors in the spray. I think it's related to dry-cleaning fluid. I love the way it holds the layers together, but when I take the quilt outdoors and lay it on a sheet and spray it, the slightest breeze tends to make the layers and sheet go every which way. I'm going to try Pinmoors.

Dana

biscuitqueen 02-17-2011 05:21 PM

I pin and spray baste both, I think they hold together better. I also use clamps when doing so.

jojosnana 02-17-2011 05:22 PM

I just started using the pinmoors and I like them. I haven't tried spray basting because I have a breathing condition and try to avoid as many sprays as possible.

Taughtby Grandma 02-17-2011 05:30 PM

I pin, I tried spray basting on a baby quilt and it was okay but I ended up adding pins, not as many as usual though. I'm not sure if I'll like it on a queen size quilt.

yellowsnow55 02-17-2011 05:33 PM

Curved safety pins for me, can't stand spray basting. Hate the smell and the sticky mess.

Becky13 02-17-2011 05:41 PM

Ooh, sounds like I need to try spray basting as I hate to pin!

luckylindy333 02-17-2011 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by katier825

Originally Posted by deedum
Isn't basting spray messy?

I never have a problem with overspray. When I get near the edges, I work from the outside and angle the spray inwards. I spray in a grid pattern, about 6" apart. I don't try to cover every square inch of the batting.

I've found it to be the best as far as avoiding issues on the back of the quilt.

Thanks for this. The first time I sprayed, I got so much on the quilt that it was kind of puckered up. I finally got it smoothed, it was touch and go there for a while.

Arleners 02-17-2011 05:58 PM

Spray basting - 505 spray - can't beat it. I had one of those guns. Never could get it to work right. I still got all sorts of wrinkles and things on the backs. Plus - cutting those things was dangerous. I nicked my quilts a few times.

grumpy90650 02-17-2011 06:12 PM

could someone please tell me the brand or name of the basting spray? is it usually in quilt stores, or like joanns? i have never heard of it, but am willing to try it as i HATE safety pinning the quilt...thanks in advance for your info....gina


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