Spray Basting
01-02-2011, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Mattee
There are a bunch of comments about not worrying about using spray basting because one doesn't expect one's quilt to end up in a museum. There are other reasons not to use it, though. Some people (myself included) try to minimize our exposure to unnecessary chemicals, usually for either health or environmental reasons, or both. That's why, even though it's much easier, I won't use it. I don't consider myself a quilting purist - not at all - I just don't like using unnecessary chemicals. Oh, and I'm a chemist.
01-02-2011, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by moreland
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
This is a rather old article, but would you believe it is the only published on this subject. The results were published in Quilter's newsletter magazine in 2005!
http://aic.stanford.edu/jaic/article...44-01-003.html
Here is a quick run down on their conclusion!
"Fusible battings appear to be an acceptable commercial adhesive-containing product for quilts intended as heirlooms or for sale to collectors or museums.
"All the quilt-basting sprays, except Spray and Fix (505 - Lisa~), were associated with significant yellowing or strength losses following both shorter and longer periods of heat-aging and light exposure.
"Fusible webs, while acceptable for quilts intended to last for a lifetime, could not be recommended for quilts intended to be handed down from generation to generation or for studio art quilts intended for sale to serious collectors or museums."
There is one other note to consider. Have your read the ingredients on the can? DId you know they are not required to list ALL of the ingredients? Several of them contain cancer agents. Hence the ORMD label!
http://aic.stanford.edu/jaic/article...44-01-003.html
Here is a quick run down on their conclusion!
"Fusible battings appear to be an acceptable commercial adhesive-containing product for quilts intended as heirlooms or for sale to collectors or museums.
"All the quilt-basting sprays, except Spray and Fix (505 - Lisa~), were associated with significant yellowing or strength losses following both shorter and longer periods of heat-aging and light exposure.
"Fusible webs, while acceptable for quilts intended to last for a lifetime, could not be recommended for quilts intended to be handed down from generation to generation or for studio art quilts intended for sale to serious collectors or museums."
There is one other note to consider. Have your read the ingredients on the can? DId you know they are not required to list ALL of the ingredients? Several of them contain cancer agents. Hence the ORMD label!
(This thread is the most debate I have seen on the board so far..Good for discussion but ladies, lighten up. lol)
01-02-2011, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by LivelyLady
I'm going to try it....a quilting teacher I had swore by it. She covered a wall with papers I think and pinned the backing then sprayed and layered batting and top. She said it was very easy smoothing the wrinkles out.
I should add, though, that I am doing almost all mine with fleece (heavy, not thin) backing and no batting. And I can work from top to bottom, folding over what I've done then lift a new section onto the bed. It doesn't seem too hard to keep things pretty straight, however, I do self-binding with the fleece so do some trimming after I get the quilting done. It doesn't take much just enough to anchor things so it washes easily. I used to do the backing, batting, and tops but I've gotten so I send that kind to my LAQ.
01-02-2011, 11:57 AM
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June Taylor is the one I used...my husband said he did not smell anything. I smelled a slightly but only while I was spraying it. It worked like a charm!!! No pins!!! I left it over night and had no issues, it did not hurt my needle at all and its not stiff.
Originally Posted by steelecg
I love spray basting but be careful which one you use - June Taylor or the one in the pink can work best. Light spray is all you need
01-02-2011, 11:59 AM
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Can anyone please explain a little more on layering the quilt on the wall? I am working on a king size and am not at all looking forward to crawling on the floor again, it nearly killed me before. I like the idea of using a wall, but not sure how to do it. I appreciate any help I can get.
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01-02-2011, 12:03 PM
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01-02-2011, 12:04 PM
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livleylady, can you explain a little more on layering the quilt on the wall? I am very new to quilting, have made a king size and 2 crib sizes. I used the floor for the king size and a table for the other two. I am working on another king size now and am not at all looking forward to crawling on the floor again, it nearly killed me before. I like the idea of using a wall, but not sure how to do it. I appreciate any help I can get.
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01-02-2011, 12:11 PM
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I just posted a video..on how to do bast on the wall.
Originally Posted by susanwilley
livleylady, can you explain a little more on layering the quilt on the wall? I am very new to quilting, have made a king size and 2 crib sizes. I used the floor for the king size and a table for the other two. I am working on another king size now and am not at all looking forward to crawling on the floor again, it nearly killed me before. I like the idea of using a wall, but not sure how to do it. I appreciate any help I can get.
Susan
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