Highmtn

I've been using spray basting for awhile now. I do NOT use it in the house and so far I only use it on wall hangings, table toppers, table runners and mug rugs. . I hop out the back door with my project on either a nice stiff piece of cardboard or some cheapie foam core board I got at the dollar store. That's just BAD STUFF to inhale...even a LITTLE.

I've had GREAT LUCK USING IT! I do start from the middle and smooth out. It's amazing how well it holds if you fuss with your project. I have not had anything pull up yet that I didn't intentionally tug off.
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Earleen

I got a small tarp and put it over table first then spray, it lays flat enough, catches most of the overspray.

donnalynett

It will also take the finish off your table like "magic". Don't ask me how I know.

BETTY62

Thanks everyone for the great hints. I tried spray basting once and made the biggest mess ever. After reading your hints, I think I will give it another go.

JanTx

I spray table runners and baby sized quilts. I do this on top of a tall double bed. The old, awful comforter on that bed is perfect, but I do have an old piece of cardboard that I store under the bed and place under the project. I layer backing and batting - then fold the batting back halfway. Spray the backing, smooth down the batting, then do the same for the other side. Then put the top on the batting then fold back halfway, spray half, smooth down, repeat. I also use a short spray

paulettepoe

I am in love with spray basting. It has completely removed any dread I had of doing the quilting. So much better than pinning or basting with thread.

majormom

I was just ready to suggest using a (or two or three) bed sheet(s) to cover everything around the spraying area, and then just washing them after. I stopped using spray basting because I have COPD, but I am going back to it 'cuz it's so much easier. I'm going to hold a wet face cloth over my nose and mouth, (like they tell you to when in a burning building to keep the smoke at bay) and then I'm going to spray away! Hope it works! If smoke can't get through the wet face cloth, I'm hoping the spray glue can't either. Anyone have an opinion?

pls1946

I tried spray basting when it first hit the market and was disappointed, but this thread makes me think I should give it another try.

Dorian

I put down my cardboard cutting board on my table then I use Sharon Schamber's (sp)method of using the boards. You can find it on Youtube. She hand bastes but I have adapted it to spray basting and it has worked well for me. I too do a little at a time and it stays smooth.

omaluvs2quilt

I have a difficult time getting down on the floor, but I spray baste even king & queen size with 505. I do it in the garage with the door open and a plastic painter sheet taped down on the floor. It helps to have a second pair of hands, I have my husband help me. I lay the batting down first, place the backing on and smooth first with my hands and then with an old 24 x 6" ruler (softly). Once that looks good, I pull back to the mid-point and spray lightly approx. 2 ft x width and with one of us on each side, slowly settle the quilt down flat & smooth out, repeat til you get to the end and do the same with the top. I let the glue set for a few minutes and carefully turn the quilt over and repeat for the front. It makes fmq a breeze!

I do wear latex gloves to protect my acrylic nails, that stuff does not come off of acrylic (rulers either) except with solvents.