I have started using 505 basting spray with good results. Smooth each layer real well and haven't had the tucking back problem.

I also use spray basting and love it. I use to have so many puckers in the back but as long as I iron the back really well and use a sizing, the top and batting go on smoothly. For really big pieces I pin around blocks and outside border just in case.

I finished my borders today. Pressed the heck out of it and then laid the whole thing out on sheets on my deck to spray baste. I had puckers on the back when I got done (still learning) so I took an ext cord out there n ironed the heck out of it again. No more puckers. Decided it might be a good idea to pin baste lightly so just finished that task. My knees hurt! Ready to start quilting tomorrow. Wish I had read further b4 starting n I would have taped the back down, employed someone besides myself and I think I would have eliminated the puckers prior.

I use the spray baste. LOVE it!
One baby quilt I made using the birthing method so I could not use the spray baste. The backing was so baggy I thought I would have to redo at least 1 seam. I took my Mary Ellen's spray and sprayed and pressed and sprayed and pressed. Worked like a dream. No puckers in the backing after I was done quilting.

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Just jump right in on a quilt that you plan to use yourself. The thought comes to me I"m saving a ton of money if I can learn to do this. So each quilt I say to myself," Well I just put over $100.00 in my pocket". Just think of all the fabric you can buy with that!! Have fun and you will be amazed how good it will look. I did buy a couple of books and read up on it which helped. I used the books that Alex Anderson wrote and they were very helpful. I have been machine quilting on my 830 Bernina, but nothing bigger than a twin size. The picture will show my very first one and all it's mistakes but it was fun and I learned a lot. Good luck and have fun!

I just posted on Pictures, the quilt I just finished using the sectional quilting method. I'm very pleased with how it came out. Adding the outer borders and binding was much easier than I had anticipated, too.

It does not alter the stitching or damage the needles. I spray baste and then pin lightly- every 8 " or so. I have had great results with this product. You still need to check the underside once in a while!

I always draw the design several times on paper until I have muscle memory of the design to be used and I work on a small area no larger that eight inches. I also use a lot of quilters safety pins. I have had very little problem with this if I stay in small areas working from the center of the quilt working my way to the outside. I have not spray basted yet. But would like to try it sometime. What is the best kind to use?

I always draw the design several times on paper until I have muscle memory of the design to be used and I work on a small area no larger that eight inches. I also use a lot of quilters safety pins. I have had very little problem with this if I stay in small areas working from the center of the quilt working my way to the outside. I have not spray basted yet. But would like to try it sometime. What is the best kind to use?