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annesthreads 08-07-2015 10:09 PM


Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 7278815)
I still pin baste with safety pins. If there are any problems with the backing having wrinkles, no problem to fix it easily.

I still pin baste too, after using 505 to hold the layers together while I do it. I do struggle with wrinkles, partly, I think, because I have to use a carpeted floor. I put my big cutting board underneath the section I'm pinning to help keep it in place and to avoid pinning the carpet on there too!

annesthreads 08-07-2015 10:12 PM

I've tried this and it was quite successful for smaller quilts, but I got in a mess with a bigger one! I had trouble finding clips that would go round my table edge and the quilt.

annesthreads 08-07-2015 10:14 PM


Originally Posted by joe'smom (Post 7278602)
But if your space is limited, you probably don't have space for a big enough table for the board method.

There's a detailed explanation of the table and clamp method in Harriet Hargrave's book 'Heirloom Machine Quilting'. You don't need as large a table for that.

Thanks - I'll check that out.

annesthreads 08-07-2015 10:15 PM

Thankyou for the replies. Good to have some possibilities to follow up!

ruby2shoes 08-07-2015 11:17 PM

I use the clamp method. I bought a large piece of thin laminate/wood that I place on top of my cutting table so the clamps easily clamp on. When not in use the big board rests up against the wall in my sewing room. Works great as my sewing/cutting table is quite big too so it well supports the thinner "clamping" board. I tried Sharon Schambers' board method and didn't like it at all....just me I guess.

annesthreads 08-08-2015 03:26 AM


Originally Posted by ruby2shoes (Post 7280218)
I use the clamp method. I bought a large piece of thin laminate/wood that I place on top of my cutting table so the clamps easily clamp on. When not in use the big board rests up against the wall in my sewing room. Works great as my sewing/cutting table is quite big too so it well supports the thinner "clamping" board. I tried Sharon Schambers' board method and didn't like it at all....just me I guess.

Good idea! And the board might double for doing jigsaw puzzles...

Ioftheneedle 08-11-2015 02:56 PM

I almost scrolled past this. I learned something here. Thanks for posting

NC Suzi 08-17-2015 07:48 AM

I'm getting ready to quilt some placemats and didn't know whether to pin baste (as I do with bedsize quilts) or sew in some basting stitches. I'm hesitant to try the spray, due to possible stickiness. I'll go with pin basting. Thanks for helping me decide, quilters!

tessagin 08-17-2015 08:00 AM

I have to get new piece of wood. DH needed my basting wood. But love her videos also. Just make sure no bows in the wood or knots.

Originally Posted by joe'smom (Post 7278047)
My hero, Sharon Schamber, who took the stress out of basting (it works just as well for larger quilts):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjBGz5vGQ


joe'smom 08-17-2015 10:39 AM

DH needed your basting wood! LOL.


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