So glad to see this topic as I need to get busy with several finished tops. I've used all the sprays talked about and not had problems as long as I don't spray too heavily.
I shop for the best buy**. I found the big can isn't always best.

505 Spray Baste at JoAnn’s
$11.49 for 11.7 oz. = $.98/oz.
**$5.99 for 8½ oz. = $.70/oz.

http://www.joann.com/joann/search/se...questid=488043

505 Spray Baste at Connecting Threads
$10.39 for 6.2 oz. = $1.67/oz.

http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...x__D20276.HTML

Just a quick, one pass over the material,top and bottom, not the batting. That is enough to anchor the lot. I then leave it for 24 hours before quilting it, to give it enough time to dry. I find it the best method that I have used.
If you are using a polyester batting, you should not spray on it as the glue (or aerosols in it) will melt or dissolve it. I only ever spray onto the material and then stick it to the batting.There is usually not a problem as I use cotton or wool batting.

I use the June Taylor spray and don't have a problem with it. I use it sparingly. A quick spray across fabric, it does not gunk up my needle. I have been using it for three years and never have a problem with it.

has anyone tried hairspray. Have seen some threads on AquaNet Hairspray. Would like to hear pros and cons.

I like the way Sharon Schambers bastes her quilts, it is a herring bone stitch which I think is faster especially combined with her way of sandwiching the quilt. She has a video on you tube about it.

That stuff in the blue can is basically super glue! YUK. I use Sullivans and have done several quilts from a can, and never get gunked needles.
Usually the worst issues come from using way too much spray .. it is sticky on purpose so GO LIGHT.. and don't worry if you miss a spot - it's going to stay. And don't go back over an area .. that will result in way too much stickyness
Never spray the batting .. ever .. it soaks up that stuff.
Don't tightly tape down the backing before spraying (or pinning for that matter) if it's pulled tight at all you will get wrinkles caused by the fabric snapping back into place when the tension is off.\// I don't tape, but some people feel better doing it :)
Back to the spray ... it's good to get help if you can .. LIGHTLY spray the top and put it aside, LIGHTLY spray the back and float on the batting, then float on the top - before smacking it down try to lift and work out any real problems ... I add pins about every 10-12 inches .. keeps things secure when it gets handled over and over.
I have not had a gunked needle since throwing out the once used can of june tailor (&(&* .. nasty stuff. But it was cheap.

i just (tonight, yippee) finished a queen size quilt that I used the dritz brand of spray baste (from joanns).....it worked very well, no odor, held the quilt together (i only sprayed a section at a time)...it was great......i will definately use it again in the future......gina

I have used the June Tailor spray from JoAnn's.i have never had the problems you are having. It sounds like maybe you have sprayed it on too heavily and when it dried it was too thick and gummy to quilt through.

Hi, if you were addressing me about spraying too heavily, I don't think that was my problem at all - I am the Queen Of Spray Light, Really Light :) My quilty friends think I obsess on that light business,,,, but they all end up agreeing .. less is definately better!

Definitely try another brand. I use the cheap stuff from Walmart or Sulivan. I one time had a sticky brand like you described. Can't remember the name.

So far, for me, Sullivan has really been the best .. does someone have a better one to suggest? I did hear 505 mentioned but have not looked for any yet.

I've only used the June Tailor basting spray, and have never had a problem with it. I think you need to use it sparingly. After spray basting my quilts, I'll never pin again!

I recently bought a can from Walmart for $5, but I found out it works best if I do the sandwich and then let the spray dry for a day or two before actually doing the quilting.
Also I get out my duct tape and fasten the four corners down tightly to the floor. In the summer, I do wash down of the driveway and go outside to do my sandwich, gives the neighbors a reason to come over and see what you are doing!

You may have oversprayed. This is the problem I had when I started spray basting. It just needs a little. Also, I spray starch the back, lay it flat for at least 24 hours before I start FMQ so it can really, really dry.

I use the craft spray from Hobby Lobby. Needed to learn not to use too much or I had problems. Less is better with these sprays. Large can about $7.

glad to see this topic, i was just thinking about buying spray and giving it a try this week. think i'll stay with pinning.

505 is the best spray. I use it sparingly for embroidery too. I buy 505 from Shoppersrule.com I believe the big sized can is on sale now.

I only uses 505 spray..........because you never have the issues that you experienced.