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I do crawl on the floor method - only because that's all I have - I try not to crawl on the quilt though - besides it gets hard on the knees :D
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Go watch Sharon Schamber's basting videos. Just search youtube for her name and it'll come right up. No floor, no huge space, and the quilt is very stable when you're done.
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I concur with scissor queen and vagabondmom - Sharon Schamber's method is excellent. That is the only way I sandwich any of my quilts. The starching method (2-3 times for front and back, and thread basting whether you will hand or machine quilt takes awhile to do but you do sitting down. Well worth the effort.
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In my world, sandwiching is quick and easy. Lay the batting on the floor or table. Then lay the backing on the batting, right side up. Then lay the quilt top on, right side down. Pin around the edges. Stitch around the entire works and leave an opening about 8" long. Turn the quilt right side out through the opening. Stitch the opening shut. Machine stitch with either a straight stitch or fancy stitch about 1" from the edge. Tie every 6" and you have a finished quilt.
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Sharon Schamber's basting videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSc.../0/bDcLMiR2SAo Thanks, I watched Sharon’s tutorial and I am going to try this method. I have arthritis in my knees and this will allow me to stay off the carpet. |
thanks, I will go and see if I can find her link
Patsy Thompson video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UoUzK19Vww
Originally Posted by Ariannaquilts
I haven't watched Sharon's method but I have watched Patsy Thompson's method and absolutely love it. Having a really bad back as well as bad knees that eliminated the floor, just happened to be watching her FMQ video's one night and there was the answer, it's just great and I recommend it to anyone. You can find the video on you tube or her website. Good luck!!
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Originally Posted by scrappycats
Lacking room to keep my table up that I use for pinning my quilts, I keep it under the bed in the guest bedroom. When possible I get my daughter to come over and help pin. But she is not always available and I don't have anyone else to help.
I put the center the backing on the table and make sure it is straight by measuring the hanging part on all sides with a yardstick. Once it is straight, I clip it in place with giant binder clips. Next, I lay the batting over the backing and make sure the whole back is covered. Then I lay the top on top of everything and make sure it is all even with the backing by using the yardstick again. Now, I start the pinning process. I pin everything that is on the top of the table. Once that is all pinned, I release the binding clips and slid the sandwich over to the right or left and straighten and smooth it out. Then I pin that side. Then I do the same for the other side. If needed then I start on the top and then on the bottom. Though since my table is pretty long, most of my quilts do hang over at the top and bottom. The table I use is one of those like you see in churches or recreational buildings. I got it at Sams when I used to have booths at cat shows. |
I have 2 methods . One we met at the church and pushed two tables together. We then taped down the lining to the edges of the tabls. Then we layed to batting over that. Last but not least we pinned it to the whole sandwich. You can use the large clips from a quilt supply. I do not have that option here in my trailer. I just lat it out carefully and then pin all the layers together. It is not perfect but for tied quilts it works pretty good.
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Originally Posted by katier825
What kind of batting are you using? The spray doesn't work well with poly batting. If I have room, I generally tape down my backing. Lay the batting on top of it to center it. Then I fold it back 1/2 way and spray a section of batting, smooth it out, spray the next section. I spray in a grid fashion about 6" apart. When done with that, I lay the top out, fold it back as I do the back, spray the batting, smooth the fabric over it. I think crawling over it would not be good.
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When I use my living room floor which is carpeted, I pin the backing to the carpet using "T" pins which you can get at your quilt shop.
Then I lay the batting down. If the batting just came out of the bag I'll let it "rest" for a day or more or throw it in the dryer with a damp towel to relax it. Then I lay the top down and use pins to hold the sandwich together. With it all pinned together, you can then move it to your dining room table to tie it at a comfortable level. As for SID quilting...try a placemat size sandwich and give it a try....much easier to practice and learn with.... :wink: |
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