Spray adhesive users, opinions needed
 

I used Dritz spray adhesive for a long time. It was easy to clean up, easy to reposition and reasonably priced compared to the competition. They discontinued it a while back.

I refuse to use June Tailor Spray, as it stinks and is hard to clean up. I ended up using acetone to remove the over spray the last time I used it. I recently threw away 2 cans of it.

Since then, I've been using 505. Per can, it's expensive. Also, the can is small. I find that when repositioning, it won't stick again as well as I would like. Not only that, I usually only get one quilt per can. I just looked on Amazon, and it's $18.00 per can now. I usually buy at JoAnn's with my 40% off coupon if they have a coupon that week. It just doesn't seem like it's worth the price.

What do you use?

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What are you using it for? Quilt basting?

I don't baste my quilts because I have a longarm, but I use machine embroidery spray on the backs of my rulers so they don't slip. It does stink, so usually I spray outside, but cleans up easily with alcohol.

I have used this and it works fine. Just takes a little time to make it before use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVRrFGFXXfc&t=4s made 8 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIqjGgPj9vk&t=12s updated new video of the same

I use the JoAnn's Spay-n-bond product. Used for years, at least 10. I watch for the 50% coupons. I also have purchased the same product on Amazon where it is about $14 per can and I can get about three quilts basted per can. Depending on the size of the quilt I can do 4.

I watched the video. It makes me wonder why not use the Elmer's Washable School Glue? It doesn't have to be diluted and sprayed or even painted on. I drizzle it on in a grid pattern in a thin line and it has never failed me. I have never broken a needle or had a wrinkle on the front or back. For me, it has always washed out.

I do not like to use sprays in general because of my asthma. I did try basting with thread and needle using boards one time at a quilt show, it was taught by Sharon Schamber. I really wasn't that hard and it worked pretty well. I found some videos on it just doing a search for "basting a quilt using boards" I think the method is also similiar to using the pool noodles but I think the boards might be better because of their weight and sturdiness in keeping everything straight. Now I do have a long arm so I really don't baste much except on very small quilts.

Spray and Bond basting spray in the purple and white can. $10 something a can from Walmart. It is the only one that my husband and son don't complain about the smell. It is a small can, I use about 1 1/2 cans on a throw quilt. I order it online, my Walmart only keeps about 3 cans at a time.

I use the 505 spray and it comes in a large 14.7 oz can or a small 7.2 oz can. The 14.7 oz is the one that's $18. on Amazon. The small can is $12.46. I like the way 505 works and how well it holds so I usually watch Quilt in a Day emails. They have some really good sales on 505 spray. I stock up then.

When I used spray adhesive for basting, I hold it very close to the batting and spray dots ,not spray the whole piece. No overspray and not much in the air. I like Elmer's school glue basting the best. I can have a queen size quilt basted in about half an hour. .

505 user here. I don't remember the cost, but I ordered 6 cans and still have some. I like the ease of use and instant sticking power. I can baste several quilts with one can. Of course, sale prices are great, so let me/us know when it's offered at a discount. I have not tried Elmer's, yet. Next small quilt I will try it.