meyert

I love 505 spray. I have opened the window and there were times that I have not opened the window. Usually my batting is larger than my quilt top and backing so I don't worry about the overspray - the batting catches it. Just spread everything on my floor. Often I have to move my table and chairs to make room

I don't spray baste much at all anymore. I can't get myself to spend the money on it. I use elmers glue

jokir44

I've tried the homemade basting spray and would like to caution that it does not work well on poly batts. While it is sooo much cheaper you must iron it dry.Takes forever for me! watch the videos to see how heavily it is sprayed. The shop owner is very good to answer any questions you may have about it. I think I'm going to try 505 spraying on the wall for my next quilt.

cashs_mom

The last quilt I spray basted was large (65 x 90+) and I used this system which was posted here in another thread about spray basting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPaI...ature=youtu.be It saves you having to crawl around on the floor. The room with my big cutting table has carpet so I did put sheets down over the carpet. It worked very well.

I use 505 spray.

Watson

I usually just put newspaper down.

I use 505 and I've got quilts that were spray basted 3 years ago that I pullout and work on and they are still staying together perfectly well.

I usually let it dry 24 hours before I start sewing. I spray the bat, not the fabric. (Not sure sure why, just how I've always done it.)

Watson

jillmc

I prefer 505 as well. I used a new to me brand on my current project, and it did not work very well. I contacted customer service, and I was told it was because I am using wool batting! Never had a problem with 505 and wool. She also told me that I need to “ keep my project in a large ziplock bag after spraying if I am working on it for a few days”....I have never done that-is this a usual way of working with spray basting?

DawnFurlong

I have never done that with 505. And I had one larger quilt that I took a number of weeks to complete. I had no issues. In between quilting sessions, I did not leave the quilt scrunched up under my machine (as it was when I was quilting), but I often left it under the needle, I just straightened it up on the tables I had around me and the machine.

maminstl

I use 505 all the time, indoors, windows closed, no floor protection. Spray from the outside in all the way around. I do not have sensitivities, so have no problems with it at all.

LoriEl

I recently used the Elmer's school glue method for the first time and I love it! I find it much easier and cheaper than the spray. I also think it works better, plus there is no smell.

"cat"astrophy

DeltaMS I've tried Quilt Basting Spray by June Taylor and Dritz Basting Spray from Wal-mart. This time I purchased a can of Dritz Quilting Spray Adhesive from JoAnn Fabric. It cost $17.99, but I had a 50% off coupon, so it was worth it. I like this one the best as it, as the can states, is odorless, colorless, stainless and acid free and it won't gum up the needle. It is great for hand quilting, machine quilting, applique', machine embroidery. I would have to say I like this one the best of all.

WMUTeach

I have been using a product from JoAnn's for at least 7 or 8 years. I get it with my 40% or 50% coupon. At my store it is not in the quilting area but back in the notions area but it is clearly marked for quilting. There is a similar product for crafting, so be sure you pick up the one with the sewing machine on the label. It doesn't have any odor, so there is no reason to open up windows. It does not gum up the needle unless I use too much and I have spray basted quilts and let them site for several months and they were still ready for the machine. I can get three large throws from a can and perhaps a baby quilt because I have learned that I don't need as much as I first thought I would. I found that spray basting with care, smoothing out all wrinkles, and layering carefully does take time, no more than pinning, but the pay off is I do not have to stop and start to remove pins. Oh, and it washes with simple soap and water.

DeltaMS, try several types of spray over time and find the one that works for you. I found mind and it is obvious that others on the board have found theirs. This is a modern tool that really works.