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nyquiltmom 05-13-2011 06:55 AM

Do you use spray adhesive on baby quilts? Do you worry about toxicity?

Thanks very much!

Maren

Grama Lehr 05-13-2011 06:59 AM

Yes, I have used it, wash it, it comes right out!! :thumbup:

nyquiltmom 05-13-2011 07:02 AM

Thank you so much!

nativetexan 05-13-2011 07:03 AM

basting spray? yes, it washes out.

Ramona Byrd 05-13-2011 07:36 AM

I read that school glue is only corn starch, which is why it washes out so well. Isn't spray starch only corn starch also?

Carol's Quilts 05-13-2011 08:04 AM

Before I started making Quilts for Kids, I called them and asked about using basting spray and they said yes. I've been using it ever since with no problems, and now I wouldn't be without it. I always wash the quilts before mailing and the adhesive comes right out. So does starch or sizing if you use it.

ckcowl 05-13-2011 10:49 AM

since the final step to finishing any quilt is washing and drying it---no i do not worry about toxic residue.
when i finish a quilt it is chemical free and ready for whomever....
i do not think there is any difference between a baby quilt and a grandma's quilt--- babies have come to my house and laid on (adult quilts) many times---
if it's not a wall hanging you should wash it when you finish it- before giving it--that way you know how it is going to come out.
i have a friend who made her daughter in law a new quilt- did not wash it= gave it...dil washed it- it came apart in a couple spots- she was devestated---and didn't want to let her mil know--mil was in a snit that when she visited the quilt was no where to be seen--after about a year- i could not 'take it' any longer and i told...
the mil why she never sees the quilt---i was tired of her really going on and on about this sweet dil she had- who just did not want to hurt her mil's feelings...
(we) got the quilt back- repaired it- regave it...mil & dil have a better relationship now- and now she always does that first wash herself- figured out it is a small step that can really save feelings. :thumbup:


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