Tartan

I could see maybe spraying the back of the top and sitting it on the batt, then placing the backing fabric on top of the sandwich, with right sides together and sewing around but leaving a spot to turn. The spray bast would keep the top and batt connected while you turn it. You could then smooth it out and when you had it perfect, stick your arm in the hole and lightly spray the back fabric and then smooth it again. Is that what you mean? Let us know how it works out for you.

Holice

I also don't understand how you can successfuly spray baste if you are going to do the envelope technique. I would think it would be very difficult to get it smooth when you turn it inside out. Also with something that narrow, pinning should be sufficient to hold it together when quilting. I believe you have a problem there.
And you say you don't want to put a binding on it because containers of liquid might tip over. Won't the same thing happen with the edges anyway since there will be a bump on the edges.

Prism99

I can understand doing that. Thanks so much for the explanation!

What is throwing me off now in the original post is the mention of spraying the right side of the fabric. Here is what I lifted from that post:
"As it will be turned right side out, spray basting it will require that I spray on the right sides of of the fabric sandwich I am concerned this will mark the fabric on the front and back."

As far as I can figure out, no one would ever want to spray on the right sides of the fabric sandwich.

dunster

hmmm...seems like the recommendation of the majority (including myself) is not to spray baste, at least not right sides together. Like someone said, more than one way to skin a cat... and methinks the cat prefers not to be skinned at all. Just be very sure to wash that flannel batting in very hot water - maybe several times - because flannel often shrinks more than other fabrics, and a table topper will need to be washed frequently.

Another way to make this would be to go ahead and quilt as usual, but use a facing on the edges rather than binding or birthing. I can't think of any real advantage to this method, just giving you more options.

Christine-

Dear quilt police, you weren't asked to give your opinion on basting spray use, but now that you've weighed in on the subject, could you go back to quilting now? Geesh, you never know what will set some folks off on a tangent.

It makes sense to use temporary spray adhesive on the right sides of the fabric but it's apparently a hot button for the police...so if you'll start your own topic separate from this one, and let us discuss the use of temporary spray adhesive without the police shouting us down it would be appreciated.

Scissor Queen

I don't know what got your knickers all in a knot but calling people names is rude and obnoxious.

Christine-

The quilt police got their knickers in a wad. START YOUR OWN THREAD for cryin' out loud. You weren't asked for your opinion, but since you're hell bent on giving it, start another thread puh-leeeze!

This one is for those who know how to use temporary spray adhesive for use in making table runners. Go start your own thread on what you think about it... go away now.... we are for using spray adhesive instead of pins... You can toot your horn all you want on the positives of using pins vs. temp. spray adhesive. Just do it in your own thread, geeesh!

tlrnhi

Ok, I'm locking this thread before feeling get hurt even more.
There is no need for name calling, which is what is being done here.
Everyone is an adult.