What do you use to baste your quilt with?

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07-12-2010, 03:09 PM

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craftybear

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what kind of basting spray do you use?

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Originally Posted by katier825

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Originally Posted by np3

I know I can repin if I don't have it sandwiched correctly. But if I spray it, I understand that it is hard to make adjustments.

I don't have any problem making adjustments. I just lift and spread it back out, smoothing from the center out. Maybe it depends on how much you spray. I don't cover the entire batting, I spray in a grid - probably about 6" apart and all the way around the edge.

Just be sure you are using "basting" spray, not other adhesives.

07-12-2010, 03:11 PM

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katier825

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Most of the time I use the June Tailor brand. I like it better than Dritz. Haven't tried the 505...I'd rather spend the extra money on fabric since I don't mind the June Tailor brand. :)

07-12-2010, 04:18 PM

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GrammaNan

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All right,you all have talked me in to trying basting spray. I have used hand basting and safety pins and was getting ready to try water soluble thread, but I think I will try the spray now.

07-12-2010, 04:35 PM

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shaverg

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If for hand quilting, I thread baste.

07-12-2010, 04:44 PM

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np3

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I'm going to try basting spray now. You all make it sound like it will work just fine. Here's hoping!

07-12-2010, 04:47 PM

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katier825

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GrammaNan

All right,you all have talked me in to trying basting spray. I have used hand basting and safety pins and was getting ready to try water soluble thread, but I think I will try the spray now.

I also us the water soluable thread when I'm doing a large quilt, especially if there's a lot of bias - like the French Braid in my avatar - it came out great! I use this along with the basting spray.

07-13-2010, 03:51 AM

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janceejan

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Just remember to cover anything you do not want sprayed. I learned the hard way...lol.

07-13-2010, 04:18 AM

#18

sewitseams

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i use basting spray and safety pins. works great for me.

07-13-2010, 10:10 AM

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amtnquilter

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I use "gasp" I know, Aqua Net hairspray. Works very well for me has the same ingredients in it as the basting sprays and,is cheaper and the fact that I live in a very tiny mtn town I cannot get basting spray but can get the hairspray, Aqua Net.yes I made a sample,held well,sewed well and did not affect the fabric.