luckydiver17

Who has tried both spray basting and glue basting? Which one do you prefer and why? I basted my first quilt with 505 recently and loved it, however I think I was pretty heavy handed and used quite a bit of it, which made me start thinking about how expensive it will be if I continue to use so much on each quilt I make. I only make probably 4 to 8 quilts a year, so I don't make a ton but at $13 a can that adds up fast! I know glue basting is much cheaper, but it doesn't look quite as easy and fast. I would love to know what everyones preferences are! Also if you know of any cheap deals on 505 I would love to stock up (or if you prefer another cheaper basting spray that works as well as 505, let me know). I looked on Joanns website for 505 so I could use a 40% off coupon but it's not on there, I wonder if they carry it in the store. Thanks!

Prism99

I never found another basting spray that worked as well as 505. However, there is a new basting web out there by Mettler that may be better -- especially in terms of controlling overspray. Here is some info about it:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...e-t229396.html

To stock up on 505, I used this website:
http://www.sewforless.com/item/505_T...OUND_ONLY/7391
As I recall, the larger can also comes in red -- same stuff, but made in France and cheaper -- and the red can is what I purchased. This current price for the large yellow can seems a couple of dollars more than what I paid a couple of years ago.

I haven't done glue basting, so can't compare it to spray basting.

Buckeye Rose

I have done both and after the first try at glue basting, I knew I would never spray baste again. Glue basting is very easy, fast and so cheap. When you glue baste, the hardest part can be squeezing the bottle, but I use both hands with the tip wide open. I also hold the bottle about 12" above the batting, moving back and forth across to create a grid of thin lines 4" apart. This isn't an exact science so if the lines are closer, or a bit farther apart, it isn't a big deal. I don't dilute the glue, I don't put it on with a brush....I try to keep it simple. I have done quilts up to 96" square with the glue method and have had no problems. I air dry the sandwich at least 2 hours, then I feel confident that there will be no shifting....but some iron the glue dry. Of course this is just my experience and personal opinions.

Onebyone

I have used the spray. I didn't like all the prep work involved to air the room, lay out over spray paper or drop cloths, and I noticed no matter how careful I was spraying, the spray ended everywhere. I love Elmer's School Glue basting. It's fast, cheap, non toxic, washes away, no puckers, and I baste anywhere.

Lori S

I think I have tried every method out there for basting a quilt.. I still come back to spray basting. 505 is may preferred brand , but have had good luck with Dritz brand, that I get at Joanns with a coupon or wait till notions are on sale. I have found 505 on rare occasion at Jo Anns.

quiltsRfun

I've used the Mettler Web Bond and like it better than the Dritz and June Tailor. Haven't tried glue basting.

Jim's Gem

I have not tried the glue basting. Not sure if I will. However I do buy my 505 from JoAnns, online, when they have a 50 or 60% off sale on notions. I bought 15 cans in January at half price and got free shipping. 7 of those cans went to friends that ordered thru me.

pyffer3

The first time I tried to glue I just made a sample sandwich to see what would happen. I love it. I have used the spray once and for me it just didn't stick very good and my first ever quilt I used tons of pins and by the time I got it quilted I had been stuck so many times I thought I would just give up quilting! But, thanks to this board, I learned about Elmer's. I may use too much, but I know it will wash out when I finish the quilt and I get the store brand at Fred's for fifty cents a bottle.

Stitchnripper

Count me in as a glue baster. I didn't like the odor or overspray of the spray basting. Have pinned and thread basted. Love Elmer's washable school glue and I too drizzle it out of the bottle in a sort of grid. None of my sewing machines have has a problem with it and it washes out.