Evie

I just made a table runner using Sharon Shambles's method as mentioned by Kiwiquilter.

Since I enjoy handwork, the tailor basting type stitch was quick and easy. The results were above and beyond my expectations. I, too, am a convert to this method. :-) With my asthma, I am unable to use the basting sprays. :-([/quote]

I've been doing the herringbone stitch basting for years, although I pinned and clamped first instead of using the boards Sharon uses. I like her method much better than having to pin & clamp or spray. Now it's off to the hardware store for those finished baseboards. BTW, the video on her website is more detailed than the one shown on plentifulpennies.

Pati- in Phx

Depends a lot on the basting spray. I also find that if I let the basting spray sit overnight or so it is less likely to gum up the needle. (When it is "dry" it doesn't get as much on the needle.) Also double check your spray...... some can be "reactivated" by pressing with an iron. However Sulky's KK2000 will go away when heated.
A trick that does help keep the gunk from any adhesive from building up on the needle: wipe the needle every so often with a bit of Sewer's Aid. It is a silicon lubricant and helps keep the stuff from sticking.

Have fun,
Pati, in Phx

happyhooker

HA HA !!!

PJO

I agree! Mine too!!

Arleners

505 basting spray is the way for me. I used to pin and always was disappointed. I worked in a quilt shop for a while last year and was introduced to the spray. What a difference!
Arlene :thumbup:

galvestonangel

I just watched the tutorial and am sold. I hope it is as easy as it looks. I have already told my husband to get the boards for me. I may not mind making the quilt sandwich after all.
Thanks for posting it.

sylvia77

I pin baste then I start in the middle and hoop it. I quilt that then rehoop til I'm done.

penski

basting spray (505 spray ) it is the best thing and the only thing i use , i wont pin anymore quilts together!!!!

swimer girl

[quote=daniellern76]My first official project was a table runner. Just finishing the binding now. I had the hardest time pinning it together without it looking saggy in the back. It took me an hour! I can't imagine how long a twiin or full quilt will take me! I taped the backing tightly to the table, spread out the batting and then the top and used the brass quilting pins that I saw recommended. I had to redo it numerous times before I considered it acceptable. Any shortcuts or hints you all have for me? I wish I could just roll it onto something, nice and tight and have it turn out perfectly![/quote


You did the right thing buy taping the back to the table, but I think you would have had an easier time if you had spray basted, first your batting and then your top. Possibly pinning it tog loosened the back....i'm not sure about that but maybe others will be able to help. I really tape my backs down securely and have learned to use the spray.
Hope this helps you ...hugs SG

PS...I read from the back to the front so after writng this I see that almost everyone recommended the spray basting....I use WM's spray and it doesnt gum up my needle, but I do use it sparingly and let it dry...good luck

justwannaquilt

1) Sweep kitchen floor
2) Mop kitchen floor
3) Banish husband and children from kitchen, don't allow any drinks in or out of the kitchen either!
4) Drag all quilting related stuff from bedroom closet to kitchen floor hopefully this inclused tape. lol
5) Lay backing fabric out and tape it FLAT to the nice clean floor then layer batting and top pin everything together.
6) Crawl up off the floor and complain about how bad you hate doing it....


I don't get as many quilts quilted as I do pieced! lol and everyone wonders why.

I really wanna try the Micro Stitch Basting Gun. I think it would still be all the same hassle minus the pinning!