Hi Everyone,

Could somebody explain what Spray Basting is? I have heard this on the board but as a newbie have no idea what you are all talking about!

Hugs

Caroline

spray basting is great! Instead of pinning the sandwich together and then doing a running stitch to stablize the entire thing..you spray between each layer with the spray. The sandwich doesn't slip around. I use it for my longarm quilting..I don't attach the top or the batting on the front bars. There are several brands out there. I am parcel to Sullivans quilt Basting Spray. Happy Quilting..
blessings,

I tried it for the first time last weekend. It's a bit pricey, but it's so much nicer than crawling on the floor!

I've been using it lately and to me, it's the best thing since sliced bread! I use the June Tailor from Joann's, it's like $12.99 a can so I use my 40% off coupons for it. The can says it will do 3 queen sized quilts, I haven't tested that yet, just using it on everything. I don't think I'll ever use pins again!

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the explanation. So if I understand it the spray keeps the sandwich together so you can quilt it?

Can you give me the name of some sprays so that I can look it up in the UK?

Hugs

Caroline

I love it!, I have a tendency to make "too Big" quilts, and this is perfect... spay it on the backing, apply the batting... if it has a wrinkle just pull it up in that area and re-apply... when you have it like you want... spray the batting and apply the quilt top, I do it in rows so that it's not so apt to wrinkle and bunch.... NO MORE PINS!
Patty

and I used it for another problem too... I had a handicapped person who was to stay at my home, but with my flooring it was so slippery with the rug... so I sprayed the RUG bottom... it worked, and it wasn't so hard to clean up after they left... LOVE it!

Caroline, just ask any of your favorite quilt or fabric shops over there and I'm sure they'll know what you mean if you ask for "quilt basting spray". Good luck!

I made a table runner and tried an idea. I diluted Elmer's School glue just enough for it to spray and used that to baste it. I pressed it dry and it worked fine and it washes out completely and no fumes. It will save the basting spray to use on bigger projects.

Great idea BellaBoo :D:D:D

505 is widely available in the uk. Quilting stores sell it.

Spray basting is wonderful. I bought some Sullivians basting spray at Hancock Fabrics. I use it to make my sandwich. It holds great and is faster than pinning and much easier on my knees.

505, also Sullivans Origional Spray, both work great

I am a spray basting convert- I will not go back to pinning ever again!

Am a new convert to basting spray, I made my last three quilts with it and one was a queen size. Love at first try! Have used June Taylor and now have 505. The overspray on the June Taylor needs watching but the 505 seems more controlled to me. Must have product!

Just be aware of the fact that it doesn't necessarily work on polyester batting. I learned that here after I tried that for my first one, and NOTHING stuck and I ended up crawling on the floor pinning it anyway. Next time I'll use Warm/Natural, it's supposed to work great on that.

I bought my first can of spray about a month and a half ago. I just got around to trying it for the first time, and I am hooked (and that has nothing to do w/ the fumes!!).! I dislike pin basting, and the stack of finished tops is evidence to that. That stack will be getting smaller. Works great for the smaller projects I have been working on, and was a lifesaver when I used it to baste a quilt I was getting ready for a show. I used the June Tailor spray. As I am almost out, I am anxious to try Bellaboo's Elmer's method before I run out to Joann's. If that works, I'll only have to run out to the dollar store to get a new spray bottle.

I have severe respiratory problems and I'm wondering if any of ya'll have problems with breathing the spray?

Weather permitting, I use it out of doors. Otherwise, I use it in front of an open window and then turn on a fan after I'm done. I don't personally have problems, but it's never good to inhale a concentrated amount of any spray. Better safe than sorry.

I use the Sullivan's Spray Baste from Hancock's. I love it!
My only problems was in the beginning I was using too much and it gummed up on the needle. Didn't hurt my machine but I had to keep cleaning the needle. Also, I do put safety pins about every 12" around the edges of the quilt just because I tend to really manhandle the quilts when I am FMQing. I scrunch instead of rolling.