Spray Basting
#94
Originally Posted by BETTY62
OK, I'm new at this so, what did you spray your quilt with and and why did you spray it?
#95
I have a Bernina 820 and I used the basting spray on my last four quilts -- 2 queen size and 2 nap size. I used June Tailor on the first one and it did gum up the needle some, but I used 505 on the others and the needle didn't gum up at all. I think I probably sprayed the first one too heavily, too. There were a lot less fumes with the 505 brand. I'm definitely a convert.
#96
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I also use spray basting and love it. I have never had any breathing problems as a result of using it. This summer I bought a flannel-backed tablecloth (the largest I could find) and I put that on my table before I start layering the quilt to collect the spray. When I'm finished I can wipe it off, thereby eliminating the mess on my table and/or floor.
#97
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I have done both pin basting and spray basting. Also I have used the plastic tags. But, once I did pay a long arm quilter to baste my quilt and it was very inexpensive and it worked great. You might check with a long armer for their price.
#98
I like spray basting and I also use 505. It has worked great for me. My Bernina hasn't had any problems. I think the letting it dry first suggestion is a good one.
This topic reminds me of pre wash/nevr pre wash; iron with starch/never starch. Everyone tries things and either adopts it or doesn't. it is nice we all have a choice. :-D
BTW: I always wash my fabrics first and sometimes iron with starch. Mostly I like spraying/ironing with plain ole water!
This topic reminds me of pre wash/nevr pre wash; iron with starch/never starch. Everyone tries things and either adopts it or doesn't. it is nice we all have a choice. :-D
BTW: I always wash my fabrics first and sometimes iron with starch. Mostly I like spraying/ironing with plain ole water!
#99
I agree with all you spary basters. I've been using it for years and love it. I spray my large quilts after taping them to the garage floor. For smaller quilts Iuse the basement floor. I always wash the quilts when they are completed and haven't had any problems. The spray does migrate though so I never use it near furniture or carpeting.
#100
I just discovered this weekend that my Bernina doesn't like spray basted quilts. I was having trouble getting an nice looking stitch, so after playing with the settings with no improvement, I tried without it. My stitches were perfect. Kinda disappointed as I love the ease of using spray basting.
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