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06-01-2011, 03:02 AM

#21

jitkaau

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Two methods work with the spray:
Roll up the batting and place it at one end of the wrong side of your backing which is stretched out on a table. Just do one light spray in front of the roll and move the batting forward over it, patting it down as you go. Repeat until the batting is completely glued and flat over the backing. Roll up your top and do the same process. If you are using polyester batting you will have to spray the cotton instead as the glue melts the polyester.
The second method is to fold your batting in half and do one half of the quilt and then the other in turn. Repeat with the top.
I live in a 'broom closet' and these methods work for me.

06-01-2011, 03:42 AM

#22

teddysmom

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Originally Posted by Dordee

I am really new to quilting and like many others I read your forum daily. Don't have a lot of tools and I do watch a lot of videos. But my problem now seems to be how to sandwich my quilt without losing my mind(Which is short by the way). I have tried to use the spray adhesive. which was not pleasant could not do without a lot of wrinkles. Don't have a wall large enough to hang. so right now I am placing on the floor and crawling all over it (Wrinkled mess). I Use the tied method because I am scared to try to FMQ and not pleased with my stitch in the ditch. Any suggestions?

I'm also a newbie and sandwiching the quilt can give me a headache just anticipating it. We live in a 35' fifth wheel, not always someplace where I can use long tables to tape the backing down. The floor isn't an option at my age (71) so I'm going to try my hand at lap quilting. I've got some scraps, some pieces of batting and some leftover backing. DH is leaving Thursday to work on tornado relief in AL (he'll be gone 3 days), so I'm going to give lap quilting a try. Will let you know if it works for me.

06-01-2011, 04:02 AM

#23

Quilt-Till-U-Wilt

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Does your table have table pads? I turn mine face down (felt side up) and lay my backing down, smoothing it tightly. The flannel will keep it from slipping. I layer and pin the same as usual. Never have trouble with puckers.

06-01-2011, 04:16 AM

#24

Marion T

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Originally Posted by scrappycats

Lacking room to keep my table up that I use for pinning my quilts, I keep it under the bed in the guest bedroom. When possible I get my daughter to come over and help pin. But she is not always available and I don't have anyone else to help.

I put the center the backing on the table and make sure it is straight by measuring the hanging part on all sides with a yardstick. Once it is straight, I clip it in place with giant binder clips. Next, I lay the batting over the backing and make sure the whole back is covered. Then I lay the top on top of everything and make sure it is all even with the backing by using the yardstick again.

Now, I start the pinning process. I pin everything that is on the top of the table. Once that is all pinned, I release the binding clips and slid the sandwich over to the right or left and straighten and smooth it out. Then I pin that side. Then I do the same for the other side. If needed then I start on the top and then on the bottom. Though since my table is pretty long, most of my quilts do hang over at the top and bottom.

The table I use is one of those like you see in churches or recreational buildings. I got it at Sams when I used to have booths at cat shows.

This is a really really good description of what I do, except for the measuring with the yardstick bit - I just stand at the end of the table and eyeball the sides, if they look just about right, I' happy. I have an old dining table I use - it can be extended at both ends to make it longer. Hubby was going to take it to the tip, but I kept it for pinning quilts. Its a great height for cutting, so when I'm not using it to pin, I have my board on it for cutting.

06-01-2011, 06:29 AM

#25

sailsablazin

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Originally Posted by Pat-w

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Originally Posted by vagabondmom

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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

Go watch Sharon Schamber's basting videos. Just search youtube for her name and it'll come right up. No floor, no huge space, and the quilt is very stable when you're done.

I agree - I've used this method for the last three quilts I've quilted. I find a place where I can put 2 or 3 tables together and lay it out on that. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA

I have also used this method and love it. If you have a wide enough table, don't worry about the length of the quilt. I just let it hang off the back of the table and made sure it was smooth at each adjusting point as it folds onto the boards. The basting is a little time consuming, but I got many compliments on how flat everything came out after quilting it, which I did on my Designer SE. Compliments were from people at my LQS, so of course I was feeling very impressed with myself. Give it a try. I think you'll be happy with it.

I just finished my first quilt with this method. The basting does take a while and longer if you plan to hand quilt. It is very smooth right now but haven't started the actual quilting yet. I love it---only need the floor to cut the batting to size..
This is the site for hand quilting---the method is a bit different.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSc.../0/bDcLMiR2SAo

06-01-2011, 06:52 AM

#26

Chris Kieffer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

Go watch Sharon Schamber's basting videos. Just search youtube for her name and it'll come right up. No floor, no huge space, and the quilt is very stable when you're done.

This is the method I use...absolutely LOVE it!

06-01-2011, 09:13 AM

#27

penski

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Originally Posted by katier825

What kind of batting are you using? The spray doesn't work well with poly batting. If I have room, I generally tape down my backing. Lay the batting on top of it to center it. Then I fold it back 1/2 way and spray a section of batting, smooth it out, spray the next section. I spray in a grid fashion about 6" apart. When done with that, I lay the top out, fold it back as I do the back, spray the batting, smooth the fabric over it. I think crawling over it would not be good.

ditto

06-01-2011, 11:24 AM

#28

Ariannaquilts

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I haven't watched Sharon's method but I have watched Patsy Thompson's method and absolutely love it. Having a really bad back as well as bad knees that eliminated the floor, just happened to be watching her FMQ video's one night and there was the answer, it's just great and I recommend it to anyone. You can find the video on you tube or her website. Good luck!!

06-01-2011, 11:25 AM

#29

catmcclure

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dordee

Google Sharon Schamber on YouTube. She has some great videos. She also has the neatest trick for sandwiching quilts - rolls the top on a long board/stick and then rolls it onto the batting - you can do a small section at a time.

06-01-2011, 02:31 PM

#30

cavmom

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i had bought a long folding table years ago and it made sandwiching easier and a good surface when tying the quilt. i just draped the back over the table centering it, then the batting and then the top. The weight of the fabric over the sides helps with keeping it smooth. i just worked from the center out and then moved it when necessary.