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Old 08-11-2012, 12:32 PM
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I appreciate your input. I was hanging on to that space for batting, but that is what I didn't understand. It looks bad so I am going to trim them all. Thanks, Will get back to you later with hopefully a better looking block. Don't mind telling me, I am learning from you and I appreciate your help so much. You are going to save me a lot of longarm fees which my husband is greatly appreciative of as well.
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Old 08-11-2012, 01:00 PM
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Thanks JeanieG for you encouragement.

I was pondering the glue basting. I had a thought about something I commented on and then also Vickig626 replied in way of comment. I have been shopping for a high end machine. Trying to decide which, what and so forth I like the best in the various models. With this thinking in mind. Will I feel confident enough using glue products around a two thousand plus dollar high end machine. Off the top of my head Im screaming no....but I would not hold that as a truth down the line as I become more comfortable and adept at using glue products with care and a bit more precision. (NO GUNKING)

It has become so automatic for me to Spray Adhesive or Now Glue with Liquid or STick Baste before I am quilting. Im forgetting that I also have other options. So I decided it was only fair that since I have showed these glue basting techniques to also Share some Quilting using Pins to baste (hold) the fabric in place prior to quilting. *** This is the time for all you ladies who don't care for glues and adhesive sprays to give your positive input on methods not involving Glue Products.*** Question: Would the Wonder Under Scrap use Idea be considered a glue product?????


I started Pinning my sandwiched quilt block at #1 in the middle, Then I moved to #2 and pin around in the secondary area. Finally I placed pins in the four outer corners and then in the middle of all outer edges.

Once I had completed these pinning steps. I ran a stitch around the edges of my quilt sandwich as we have done with all the other methods.

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I left the pins in and started my quilting in the corner of the middle square. I removed the pins as I worked my way out.

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Here is the front and back of my completed sandwiched and squared quilt square.

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RESULTS: It actually took me less time from start to finish. Quilting this square.

Discussion: How do you think the different methods I have shared compare in my finished squares. I'm going to wait and see what you ladies have to say before; before I reveal my findings. Im excited to hear your thoughts, comments and experienced insight.
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Old 08-11-2012, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by charlottemarie View Post
I appreciate your input. I was hanging on to that space for batting, but that is what I didn't understand. It looks bad so I am going to trim them all. Thanks, Will get back to you later with hopefully a better looking block. Don't mind telling me, I am learning from you and I appreciate your help so much. You are going to save me a lot of longarm fees which my husband is greatly appreciative of as well.
Charlotemarie- Thank you so much for checking back in with me. I have been going to town quilting my orphaned blocks and they are thrilled. Some of them never thought to see the light of day again because they were what I call my learner blocks and I didn't deem any of them worthy of going into a quilt that would have to go to long arm service and as it was; I was really struggling quilting the few lap and youth size quilts I have pieced. Now "NO "SQUARE" WILL BE LEFT BEHIND...um or in the closet!"
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Old 08-11-2012, 01:29 PM
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Discussion: How do you think the different methods I have shared compare in my finished squares. I'm going to wait and see what you ladies have to say before.

I am going to guess. I have tried pinning a whole quilt, starting in the middle, then pinning from the middle outwards to the edge. And it seems to bunch up towards the outside. I have not tried the glue method yet, but I bet that method made your blocks come out the best. Then the first method that you talked about was the second runner up.
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Old 08-11-2012, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ssnare View Post
Discussion: How do you think the different methods I have shared compare in my finished squares. I'm going to wait and see what you ladies have to say before.

I am going to guess. I have tried pinning a whole quilt, starting in the middle, then pinning from the middle outwards to the edge. And it seems to bunch up towards the outside. I have not tried the glue method yet, but I bet that method made your blocks come out the best. Then the first method that you talked about was the second runner up.
Good try!

Since we have begun our learning journey on this thread. Actually for QAYG I have decided that spray basting adhesives have fallen to the bottom of the list for my personal preferences. At the moment there are two runner ups for my preference in basting... Also I believe there is another method I have yet to share. If no one posts the difference in my squares by tomorrow afternoon. I'll give a hint. LOL... Mystery, Intrigue.. Alright I heard someone's eyeballs rolling!
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I'm going to guess that the pinning was the one that you liked the best. My reason is that with the glues, you had to press each one before you could start quilting. It would be faster to pin. In looking at the blocks, they all turned out about the same. I am just surprised that you used straight pins. I probably would use the quilting pins. I'd stick myself for sure trying to quilt with the straight ones. LOL
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Old 08-11-2012, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JeanieG View Post
I'm going to guess that the pinning was the one that you liked the best. My reason is that with the glues, you had to press each one before you could start quilting. It would be faster to pin. In looking at the blocks, they all turned out about the same. I am just surprised that you used straight pins. I probably would use the quilting pins. I'd stick myself for sure trying to quilt with the straight ones. LOL
You are correct on the pinning. Yes I like the fact that I dont have all the extra ironing. I did not think I was seeing any shrinkage in my batting. However, My pinned blocks are puffier for sure. I have been using the polyester setting on my iron also. So I really had not noticed a difference until I placed all the different methods of basting finished squares next to each other and compared the level of loft taking into account the stitches per square.

I know that the 100% polyester is notorious for shrinkage; but I purchased a huge roll of the low loft polyester batting from JoAnns for like 19.00 on sale. I wanted a cheap batting for learning with my orphaned squares. I had been using the more expensive warm and natural batting. I cant say that the results would of been the same if I used a higher quality batting.

I keep forgetting to order or purchase them. I was looking at those tips you can put on end of the pins. I've seen that many people post good reviews on them. But yes, JeanieG I have to be extra careful to not poke myself.

I have tried pin basting a complete quilt with safety pins. I experienced many frustrating problems. Then I was introduced to the adhesive spray and had great success. So I suppose you can say I got stuck on adhesive spray (PUN INTENDED!) Most of the QAYG tutorials I reviewed used the spray baste so naturally I would follow suit. Now though, using the pinning method with the individual squares, is FASTER, CLEANER, LESS IRONING and I get the same if not maybe better results when using low quality batting. The KEY though is once I get everything smooth before I start quilting - I need to machine baste around the edges of the square. This really makes a big difference. Either if I am quilting from the center outward or from one corner outward. If I have bunching at the edges I can easily pull out the machine basting and smooth out the fabric and then resew around the edges prior to attaching the squares together. So far I have had really great results. Great Job JeanieG.

I hope there will still be more discussion on this subject. I would love to hear other opinions and experiences and results.
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Old 08-11-2012, 04:15 PM
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This will be the Christmas QAYG project that has been sitting around for around 3 years now. The scary part is that I have all the connecting strips and binding all ready to go so I'm more than half done with this one. I think I did 1 or 2 QAYG projects prior to this one.

As you can see on the quilting, you can experiment a little. Since I was still pretty new at this technique, I used straight lines.
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Old 08-11-2012, 04:24 PM
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Interesting results Jenniky. I really like your samples with using the pins. Though I haven't started on my blocks yet, I will have to go with one of the glue methods or spray basting as my arthritic hands will not handle pinning with the curved pins or straight sewing pins. My hands ache for quite a few days afterwards when just working on small quilts with pins. I am very thankful for 505 spray and am hoping I will be happy with little dots of liquid glue for basting. I have tried stick glue but it isn't my favorite.

Beautiful QAYG Christmas blocks Vicki.

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Old 08-11-2012, 04:25 PM
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This is a quilt I just finished for my SIL. I used a new technique for the main section then the traditional one (what we're learning now) to attach the borders.

I don't want to be limited to only quilt patterns that can use the connecting strips so want to learn other variations which I'm sure Jenniky will cover as time goes by.

This technique is a bit harder to work with because you're working with larger chunks of sandwiches but is still do-able.

I'm only posting this now to show that you can use different techniques to complete the quilt. Besides, I'm quite proud of this quilt since it's 95% made from scraps and not cut-down fabrics. The only fabric I had to buy was the border.
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