Who does not use quilt basting spray and why not?

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12-01-2009, 11:08 AM

#41

Ninnie

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I love using the Sullivans, and have used it on large and small quilts, with no problems.

12-01-2009, 11:15 AM

#42

amma

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I am going to give hairspray a try... and a different spray other than Junt Tailors... I question it coming out of the quilts. If I Can't scrub off the overspray with hot water and soap, I wonder how much stays in the quilt. Last time I used it a bit of the spray got on my glasses...I scrubbed on them for 3 days to get it all off.

12-01-2009, 11:21 AM

#43

quiltsRfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I bought a no baste quilt frame and I hand baste my quilts on that for machine quilting. It's the best way I've found for me.

Tell me more about this frame.

12-01-2009, 12:40 PM

#44

wishiwerequilting

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I believe the spray you used is not water soluble, therefore you have to remove it with alcohol. Please refer to the directions on the can.
I prefer to use the 505 spray which is water soluble.
I can't help with using fusible batting as described. I just know about using the 505 with great success. i am quilting a christmas quilt with it now and i just can't say how much I love the product and how much time it saves me. the backing comes out perfectly if you set up your quilt correctly.
I would definitely recommend clipping to a table with clips rather than using tape or the floor.
You can purchase the large black binder clips at any office supply store such as Staples, Office Max, etc.
Lisa

12-01-2009, 03:22 PM

#45

Knot Sew

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Its totally toxic and says so on the can . I t says to have ventilation. The over spray is hard to remove it worse than gum...you need to use a strong cleaner like lestoil. I have asthma and life's to short. i use the plastic tacs in the gun ;-)

12-01-2009, 03:28 PM

#46

MaryAnna

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I've only used the spray baste for appliques. I prefer pinning as it holds all layers in place.
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna

12-01-2009, 04:42 PM

#47

Jeannie

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I used it on my last baby quilt and loved it. Worth the cost and I just bought another can. I also pin but not as much using this.

12-01-2009, 04:45 PM

#48

MaryAnna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Loretta

I have started using a glue stick for applique which works well!

does the glue stick gum up your needles? a glue stick sounds better, but I was concerned about the gumming.
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MaryAnna

12-01-2009, 04:57 PM

#49

Sarah CA

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Okay, so what is the Quik Qlip tool? Got me curious.

Thanks so much.
Sarah in No. Calif.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewfunquilts

I have used both the pins and spray...depends on the project. I have used the spray ever since Sullivan's first came out with it, and have used all diff. kinds. It also depends on what kind of batting you use, as to how good it holds. I like using spray and use the small pins with the colored plastic clip-on tops on them. Then you can use the Quik Qlip tool and it doesn't hurt your fingers.

Haven't tried the Aqua Net yet, but have heard it works well.

12-01-2009, 06:43 PM

#50

krlowe

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Using the spray baste is how I learned to quilt. I didn't have any slippage problems it worked great. HOWEVER, I now use the curved safety pins. I hated how sticky everything was from overspray and there is no way that it can be good for you to breathe it whether or not your in a well ventilated room. And lets not talk about what it is putting in the environment.

Another added benefit from pinning...works out the back of my thighs and rearend. I am sore the day after basting due to all of the ups and downs as I have to baste on my floor. BONUS!