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Originally Posted by Holice
Do you close each pin when you pin the sandwich. this might be part of the problem. It works best if you will insert the pin but don't close them until you have an area pinned. Pinching tends to bunch up the layers. Also what size pins are you using. The 1" are best. I like the curved pins for basteing.
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Originally Posted by daniellern76
I taped the backing tightly to the table, spread out the batting and then the top and used the brass quilting pins that I saw recommended.
Too tightly could cause it to stretch and then pucker when untaped. |
When I run out of safety pins, I use straight ones, have not had a problem with them, they come out easier.
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Just recently used 505 spray, love it better than basting or pins, little pricey but worth every penny. No sags, bags or puckers.
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I find that stretching the fabric makes it bag and puffy after the tape is released. I know this may sound strange to many of you-I press all the layers seperately then layer them smoothing in between when all 3 are together I press one side, then the other smoothing and pressing very lightly- just barely gliding over the fabric using steam. I do this on a very large table. the steam sort of marries the fabric to the batting and I pin from the middle of the quilt going out to the edges. I use Warm and Natural batting and the 2" curved pins.
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I clamp my backing, batting and top to my glass topped ding table and pin with safety pins every 3-4". Works great for me.
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Originally Posted by Pam
I use the spray and the pins. My REAL backside bags enough, I do NOT need any on my quilts.
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Originally Posted by daniellern76
How do you all keep your sandwiches together tightly??
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I use basting spray and curved pins also.
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Question.... when you you basting spray, do you need to wash that out or just leave it on... after quilting it? Thanks
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