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nyelphaba 10-19-2011 05:28 PM
Me too, I hate making the sandwich.

1000projects 10-19-2011 05:32 PM
I used to spray baste, this summer i got a frame. I love it so darn much!

MsEithne 10-19-2011 05:35 PM
Originally Posted by RST
I've seen Sharon's method, but I don't get how it works when you are dealing with a queen or king sized quilt. I don't have boards that length, nor do I have space to manipulate (or store) boards that big. I don't have any trouble with layering the small quilts like she demos on. So I've seen that method, I understand it, but I've not felt it helpful for my issues.

RST
I use pieces of big PVC pipe (maybe an inch and a half in diameter? my husband got them) that are cut into five foot lengths for storage. When I use them, I have PVC sleeves that the pipes slide into that turn them into longer pipes.

I use a fold up banquet table and the ends hang off the ends of the table. Doesn't cause any problems.

RST 10-19-2011 08:10 PM
I have 9 facebook friends who have signed up to help me in exchange for either a quilting lesson or some help on quilting and finishing their own projects. I'll report back on how that works out for me, but at this point I think I've found my new basting method ; )
RST

gramajo 10-19-2011 08:15 PM
Lucky me :D I have a DD who does it for me. I can't crawl around on the floor to do it anymore. She's great & I really appreciate her help.

LeslieFrost 10-19-2011 08:19 PM
The next time I have a big one to sandwich, I'm going to inquire at the nearest church about using their fellowship room and sliding enough tables together. In my experience, churches are always welcoming to a neighbor.

PS: I usually do minis and doll quilts, so I don't do many big quilts.

thenonnielady 10-20-2011 02:47 AM
I hate the sandwiching part...I can never get it right. I have a lady who quilts for me, and that takes care of the wrinkles, my sore knees and sore shoulders and sore back.

mar32428 10-20-2011 03:03 AM
Originally Posted by Margie
I love piecing and quilting and binding....I just hate making that sandwich. I wish I had a wall to do it on. My cutting table just isnt big enough to lay it all on, and I cant work on the floor because it kills my back. I dont have room for a larger cutting table. I think that may be the hardest part...at least for me...but then I am not good enough to do really complicated quilts.
I hated that part too....The pins, the basting, all of it. That's why I finally got my Grace frame. It's not a Gammel but then, I'm not that good yet either. Now all I need is more time.

loo13 10-20-2011 03:13 AM
Ladies. I recently found out our libraries will let you use their rooms. The large tables are a life saver for sandwiching also cutting out large pieces for sewing projects. Life is so much simpler now.

It'sJustMe 10-20-2011 03:21 AM
Call it dumb luck good fortune - have a Homasote wall in the basement. The previous owners used it for a bulletin board, but it's perfect for spray basting.


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