When I have use spray basting I did it half at time. I didn't like using the spray basting very much because it seem to "gum up" the needle on my machine. I also have to use spray baste out doors because there is always a sticky film from the spray on other things in the room. To solve this problem I just started using Elmer's/school glue. I dilute glue 50-50 with water and put it on in a kind of grid pattern. I don't ever leave big globs of glue any were on the quilt sandwich. I let the glue dry. My quilts stay sandwiched together. I have no sticky film on other stuff in the room. I wash wash my quilt when I am finished with the quilt. The glue washes out .. Problem solved.

When I use it, it is for smaller projects and I spray very lightly and quickly.

I spray Half at a time for smaller items and if it a big quilt like queen I may do it in thirds. The middle first.

I have all three pieces laid flat and smooth on my table. Then I fan fold back the top about 1/2, and lightly spray on the batting in sections, about 18" wide across the entire width of the sandwich. I fold the top back down over that sprayed section, smooth it out well. Then repeat in 18" sections until that half is done. Repeat for the other half, then flip the entire quilt over and do the same for that side. I always spray the batting, never stretch or tape anything down. Works great, no more puckers like when I basted with pins!!

Thanks to everyone for all the hints and tips! This will be my first foray into spray basting...I usually do wall hangings so fusible basting batting.

Watson

On another note if your needle gets a little gummy an alcohol wipe take it right off.

Be sure to spray outside! The fumes are noxious and the overspray will make a sticky mess of your house if you do it inside. (Lesson learned the hard way!) I also spray my quilts half at a time. Spray basting is amazing for FMQ, but it is quite a mess to do the spraying.

Don't do spray basting outside on a windy day...

Well, I'm up to my...um...bum, in snow, so I won't be doing much of anything outside, but thanks for the tip! I thought I would do it in the garage with the door open.

Watson

I think I'll try either the Elmer's School Glue method or Mrs Beasley's spray (the recipe is in thread on page 2). http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t223080-2.html

This way I can avoid having to go out and spray on a snow bank. :D