Using basting spray adhesive
 

I used Sullivan's for the first time on a baby quilt I was layering. I wonder if I might have used too much. When I tried machine quilting, it would sew a few stitches and then skip an inch or so - the needle also has residue on it. Any suggestions or will I have to pull the batting out and dispose of it? I had heard nothing but praise for this method, now I'm sick.

Has it had time to dry? I have also heard that some iron the sandwich to set it up before quilting. If that doesn't work you can gently soak the sandwich in a sink or tub (no agitation) to separate the layers. Then lay the layers flat to dry before trying again.

Don't be sick. All is not lost. It sounds like it wasn't dry. Change your needle and try again. It should be ok. I have glue blasted many times and it always quilted fine. Like JeanneS said, if you need to , soak the quilt to separate. Take a deeper breath, it'll be ok.

It doesn't take much. I just spray lines across the fabric to hold it into place.

I use 505 spray & fix and LOVE IT! I think you can use less than the directions indicate and still get good results. Never had a problem with my machine skipping stitches with it. A little residue gathers on the needle shank but not enough to be a problem. Maybe it wasn't dry?

Mettler Web Bond is my fav.
Sandy

Thank you. I think I may have followed the instructions too closely and used too much. It was dry when I went to work on it as this has been one of those infernally long projects that needs to be finished. Will get back to you unless I cut my throat first. Frustrated with myself.

I used something other than 505 once, and never again. I struggled with the entire quilt, cleaning my needle every 10 minutes, UGH! I e never had issues with 505, although I do let it sit overnight to dry.

I use 505 spray and have never had any problem. It doesn't leave the sticky residue like some other brands do. I have never heard of ironing a quilt after it's sprayed.

It's easy to over spray if you hold it too close to the fabric/batting surface. 10" from the surface seems to work well for me.

Let it dry, if you haven't already, and then try again.

somethings wrong. I was practicing today with one I sprayed with sullivans with no problem, probably over spray or like they said, not letting dry maybe. I t shouldn't be causing problems

It may be that you are using too much, as you thought. I use Sullivan's all the time and have never had a problem. Use it for hand quilting also and never noticed any on my needle.

I saw on the 505 can that it is not water soluable. Does that mean that it stays in the fabric forever?

I used to use Sullivans and loved it but they changed the formula and I have had problems since then. I am going to try the Elmers Glue next time.

Not a big fan of sprays. My issue though. I end up with more on me than the quilt. I have used it and after letting it dry overnight, didn't have a problem.

I have used too much before and had the same problem. Just give it extra time to dry.

I have used June Taylor's basting spray as well as Dritz. Both worked well and I didn't have a problem with needle gunking up.