cricket_iscute

Yes, I've done it and in my opinion, it is not worth trying for basting three layers together. Things shift all over the place and it makes a mess of the quilt. The needle on that gun is big, and leaves holes in the fabric.

lynn_z

I've been putting mine over the ironing board so he hangs straight down. Also have been trying Elmer's glue for the center and the edges where the binding. Seems you can smooth it out a little better before you start actually putting it together.

Pat625

HEHEHE..That's what I have kids for!!~

Painiacs

Ive use sharons board method. works great but i dont have the back to quilt. id rather send tLA!la

ArchaicArcane

Have you tried Patsy Thompson's Spray basting wall method?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UoUzK19Vww

I wonder if it could work for pin basting too.

I used this method for my first quilt, and for a couple of small little projects all at once.

My knees are still OK, but my lower back won't do floor work. I can baste, but then I need to lay on the quilt to fix my back, and that messes things up.

Phylliss

I reserve a room at the local library and push tables together. I use 505 spray baste and if the quilt is large, I ask a friend to help me. I usually spray it in halves.

kathyd

JoyceRowell, thanks for the link. That looks like a really great way to pin/baste a quilt. Can't wait to try it.
kathyd

maminstl

I use the Patsy Thompson spray baste on the wall method. I got two insulation boards from the hardware store. Had to cut some off the bottom because they were too tall for my basement, but the result is a 6'x8' area to hang my quilt - can pin it right to the styrofoam board. It is actually kind of fun! When I'm not sandwiching, this is my design wall.