? for those who spray baste
I am working on two quilts that I spray basted. I'm ready for the binding, and just cut off the excess backing and batting. The strips I cut off are wide enough to use in a scrap quilt, but they are sticky from the spray basting. What do you do with the backing and batting you have left over, that are sticky from the basting spray??
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Good question. I usually don't have much leftover, as I scrimp on the extra backing and batting we're 'supposed' to use. Most of the time, it goes in the trash.
However, if you have fabric pieces that are truly wide/long enough to use in a scrap quilt, collect enough to fill a small mesh bag (like for lingerie), put the pieces in the mesh bag and wash the scraps in warm water on a gentle cycle. I've done this and did not have a lot of raveling fabric when I took it out of the lingerie bag. Then separate each piece and put it in the dryer as you normally would. Otherwise, I don't see why you can't use it as is, except that it might be harder to manage or leave a residue on you needle plate. I've never washing the with batting scraps, so can't speak to whether that's possible. |
I toss it. I tried washing the excess and that was a mess.
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I use those sandwiched scraps for free motion quilting practice. But if you wanted to salvage the fabric, I would separate the layers, soak the fabric in the sink lay out flat to dry, iron and reuse it in another quilt.
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Depending on the size I use them for runners, table toppers and mug rugs. I just leave them basted and add the top.
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I usually have more than 4 inches of batting and backing fabric extending beyond the top before I spray and rarely spray all the way to the edge. I pin closer to the edge. So I don't save the batting but I do save the backing.
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I typically follow quiltingcandy's recommendation. I like the idea of saving to practice or check the tension on my machine by stitching a little when I've had a problem with stitches.
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I have saved and used the edges. Especially when it's a batik back. After a while, the stickiness goes away and it is just stiff like it has been starched. I just fold the sticky in on itself. I have also washed the fabric in a lingerie bag. I think it depends upon how much is sprayed. If it's a direct hit, you may want to toss it, a light over spray, it's doable.
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I, too, just fold it in on itself. Later, just use it as usual. Never had any problems.
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Mine, usually 3-4", go into my scrap pile. I am a hoarder, when it comes to good usable fabric. :) I find that if I steam press (heavy with the steam), this helps dissipates the spray/sticky
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