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Prism99 04-27-2010 05:33 PM


Originally Posted by karendenice
Local quilters shop told me that the spray basting would not last more than a few hours. And I'd have to keep spraying it.

I think there is some confusion there. Spray basting is done only once and stays for months. Some people have problems getting the spray basting to stick to polyester batting (some don't). I always use cotton batting, and I've never had a problem with a spray-basted quilt coming apart.

Naiscoot 04-27-2010 05:38 PM

what about the poster boards that teachers use, I bought one at Staples it folds us, it is the kind of board you would use for a display of say pictures. That's what I use when pinning on my dinning room table. when finished it folds up. works great

Oklahoma Suzie 04-27-2010 05:43 PM


Originally Posted by rndelling
I read somewhere, maybe even on this board, to put a marble under the quilt. This will raise it enough that you won't pin the floor and it will roll to the next spot. Haven't tried it but it sounds logical.
Also, if you belong to a church, usually you can ask and they'll allow you to use their tables. Push several tables together, depending on the size of your quilt, tape and pin as usual. This would save your back too.
I'm sure you'll get some other good answers here too.

sounds like a good idea

Naiscoot 04-27-2010 06:08 PM

for big quilts I take them to church anad use their tables, three women and I get together once a month to work on our UFQ If one needs pinning we do it then together. Shortens the time when you have help.

NCMtnHigh 04-27-2010 06:24 PM

Oh, my... bless your heart !! I invested in a $35 folding table from WalMart. Start at one end of the quilt with backing, batting, pieced top all together. Table is 30" wide x 62" long... I can work on large section at a time. Start pinning and smoothing AWAY from me. Has worked very well... even for king size quilts. I work down the middle for 40 to 50 inches wide... all the way to other end. Then, turn and work the sides, hand pressing to the outer edges. Works great and can be folded up and put away.

eiltcoq 04-28-2010 04:23 AM

Karendenice, A lady on this Board said she puts a piece of wood on her bed and uses it as her cutting board. This idea would also work for you. It would be easier on your back than laying the quilt on the floor. Eiltcoq.

eiltcoq 04-28-2010 04:26 AM

karendenice, The basting spray will last a long time. You don't have to worry about it not wearing off. I use it all the time and I don't get my quilts quilted right away. Eiltcoq.

littlehud 04-29-2010 05:49 AM

I am a fan of quilting spray. I have a top I started quilting and then got side tracked by other projects. I went back to it 3 months later and it was still holding just fine.


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