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Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
I have tried basting spray twice and I won't use it again for quilting a quilt. I can't understand why others have success with this because it didn't hold well for me at all and these were just crib quilts. I've stuck my can into my garage sale box - maybe someone else will have better luck with it. It didn't even work well for me for applique. The movement would weaken the bond and it was just horrible.
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I used 505. Is there something better?
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I always use basting spray, but on a quilt that size, I would also use pins about every 12" just to be safe.
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Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
I used 505. Is there something better?
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Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
I have tried basting spray twice and I won't use it again for quilting a quilt. I can't understand why others have success with this because it didn't hold well for me at all and these were just crib quilts. I've stuck my can into my garage sale box - maybe someone else will have better luck with it. It didn't even work well for me for applique. The movement would weaken the bond and it was just horrible.
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Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
I used 505. Is there something better?
What do you currently use for your applique? Are you a needle turner, fusible, or fusible turner? |
I am a beginning appliquer and using needleturn. I have a BOM that is fusible, so that will be my introduction. Just can't get to it this month.
The 505 was what was recommended if you are machine appliqueing and don't want to use fusibles. It works fine if your applique is only one or two pieces. As you move the fabric around, it just won't stay attached if you have more pieces. |
Usually it is easier to sew all the pieces of the applique together into a unit - like a sunbonnet Sue, a frog or teddy bear- even a flower blossom and then machine stitch that into place. JP
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Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
I am a beginning appliquer and using needleturn. I have a BOM that is fusible, so that will be my introduction. Just can't get to it this month.
The 505 was what was recommended if you are machine appliqueing and don't want to use fusibles. It works fine if your applique is only one or two pieces. As you move the fabric around, it just won't stay attached if you have more pieces. |
I spray, then pin, then iron to smooth out ALL the wrinkles top and bottom. I know it is time consuming but my quilts lay flat and don't bunch up.
Originally Posted by nnewman
I am in the middle of making my first bed size quilt sandwich. (100 x 100) One friend says pin, no spray and another friend says she only sprays. With this big of an area wouldn't it be much easier if I can do a combination of both? If I spray down the edges it is much easier to pull the fabric taut. What are the down sides of the spray?
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