quilt basting spray
#1
quilt basting spray
I wonder how many of you use quilting basting spray? I had a large quilt to sandwich together and though it came out ok I still saw some wrinkles in it. If you do use it what kind would you recommend? Thanks all!
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I have tried several and so far like 505 best. Your wrinkles may have more to do with your method than with the spray. There are a number of threads and tutorials on the board about how to use basting spray.
Edit: Here is a link to a tutorial that might help:
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/03/...g-your-quilts/
There are variations. For example, you can lay down the batting first, then position your top on it, fold down half the top, then spray baste half at a time. Use a yardstick to reposition as necessary until you have a smooth surface. Turn the entire thing over and repeat the process with the backing fabric.
Edit: Here is a link to a tutorial that might help:
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/03/...g-your-quilts/
There are variations. For example, you can lay down the batting first, then position your top on it, fold down half the top, then spray baste half at a time. Use a yardstick to reposition as necessary until you have a smooth surface. Turn the entire thing over and repeat the process with the backing fabric.
Last edited by Prism99; 08-17-2016 at 04:45 PM.
#4
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Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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I've used basting spray on large projects by centering and then clamping the batting down to a table. I do not stretch or pull on it.
Spray one end and settle the backing in place, smooth out any wrinkles. Clamp this down.
Lift away the backing from another section of the un-sprayed batting. Spray this section, settle backing in place, smooth and clamp.
Repeat until you've covered the table surface with sprayed layers.
Un-clamp and reposition the batting as before. Repeat the process as you spray and baste the whole quilt.
Jan in VA
Spray one end and settle the backing in place, smooth out any wrinkles. Clamp this down.
Lift away the backing from another section of the un-sprayed batting. Spray this section, settle backing in place, smooth and clamp.
Repeat until you've covered the table surface with sprayed layers.
Un-clamp and reposition the batting as before. Repeat the process as you spray and baste the whole quilt.
Jan in VA
#7
I have used june tailor, 101, 505, and Sullivans. I like sullivans the best out of the 4 I have used mettler with embroidery but haven't tried it for quilting. Just be wary that they all have an awful smell to them, some more than others
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