Thread basting
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Thread basting
I like to use my Q snap floor frame for thread basting if the quilt is fairly small. It only took about an hour to baste my Cat quilt. I start by laying the backing down flat on my ironing surface, smooth the batting over it and then the top. I iron the sandwich and then put safety pins around the perimeter before picking the sandwich up. I then take it to my Q snap and put it on. It is now ready for the machine quilting.
I do like using Hobbs fusible quilt batt but I am out right now. I also like glue basting but I have to wait for it to dry and wash the quilt after quilting. I sometimes use safety pins for small project basting too. All methods have merit.[ATTACH=CONFIG]580563[/ATTACH]
I do like using Hobbs fusible quilt batt but I am out right now. I also like glue basting but I have to wait for it to dry and wash the quilt after quilting. I sometimes use safety pins for small project basting too. All methods have merit.[ATTACH=CONFIG]580563[/ATTACH]
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I might have to pull out my Q-snap soon. I have a wall-hanging to baste.
Too big to pin and I don't like to glue polyester batting. I bought some
clamps which I've never used. Maybe this will be the time to try them.
I enjoy thread basting. Actually, I find it quite relaxing.
Too big to pin and I don't like to glue polyester batting. I bought some
clamps which I've never used. Maybe this will be the time to try them.
I enjoy thread basting. Actually, I find it quite relaxing.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Wisconsin
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#9
This is how I baste too. It works for me, but one day I want to try the board method that has been suggested here on the QB before.
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