I used to use this method, loads of safety pins everywhere. This method takes me hours and you end up with an extremely sore back and numb fingers from closing all those pins. Then of course there's the taping the quilt backing to a table or two that's hopefully big enough to accommodate said backing.
Today I tried a new method (for me) that took a total of 30 minutes. I did a little research before I attempted this new method, searching out the preferred product at the best price. I'm sure many of you have tried quilt basting spray before.
After reading a lot of the reviews on the various brands I decided to go with the June Tailor spray as it has no fumes. I also discovered that the best price was at Walmart, oh well.
I was amazed at how quickly I had the quilt prepared for quilting, and it makes the quilting process so much easier and so much faster. None of those nasty pins to remove. The quilt is now ready for me to stitch the binding down .
So what's your preferred method of preparing a quilt for quilting?
Happy Stitching.
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I use 6 large clamps from the hardware store and my massive dining room table. Clamp the backing, add the batting, reclamp both, add the top and reclamp all three. Then pin baste. I found a spoon with a long straight handle that I use to close the pins. I can do a lap size....anything bigger goes to Pat my LAQ...
Personally I don't like the spray. I needed two or more other people to help me get the top straight and then I found that it gummed up my needle...
Was there any residue on your needle? What about chemical residue for babies? Does it wash out ok?
Sounds like a great idea though...
I spray baste using the 505 spray. It washes out. And I don't worry about fumes with this one. A little bit goes a long ways. I just do little spritzes. I use a cotton batting so the tops cling to the batting pretty well anyhow.
Thanks Linda for the information and beginning an interesting conversation thread. Being new to quilting I have only made one quilt and used safety pins for that... however I only "tufted" and didn't actually machine quilt... I'm not that confident yet. The spray sounds perfect, I guess you just need to get the quilt taut first?
BTW, I have secured a place at Kellie's workshop! Very happy!
Warm wishes,
Vikki xx
I tried basting spray a few years ago and loved it so much. That is how I baste all my quilts now. It is so easy and keeps all the layers together beautifully!
Linda, I might have to give this a try. I use the curved pins. They are better than regular ones to me. The quilt didn't shift on you at all? That would be a lot easier...
Thanks for sharing,
Bonnie
Thanks for that info and I actually bought some similar a few weeks ago and havent got around to using it as yet and now I will for sure be using it as pinning all those pins drives me up the wall and also play havoc on my back leaning over pinning them all on. Thanks :)
I've thought about using a spray but have heard you must do it outside.I don't think I could do that and what if you don't get it right the first time would if be hard to reposition it? I am tired of basting with pins on the floor though.
Hi Linda,
I've not tried this spray but must give it a go!
I use curved pins - but I do a lot of free moion quilting and pinning is awful as I end up either breaking the pin or my sewing machine needle, plus having to stop to remove them each time I get to a pin slows down the process.
I think I may just have to try your method and now feel more confident to do so.
Thank you
My friends use the 505 spray and love it.. and I just sneezed all over when I tried it.. so I dont ever make that inside again..:o) not even the tiniest little corner... but oh it works great..so now when its summer ..I can try outside..:o) oterwise I use the pins..:o(
I've never found the spray here in France, but it would be such an easy way to put the quilt together.
I pin baste with curved safety pins. Someone recommended the 505 spray but I hesitate...fumes, smell, and does it gunk up the needle or leave any residue after washing. I'll be interested in a follow-up. I tried an iron on batting once...not successful for me.
I also pin baste with curved safety pins and a special tool that locks as well as opens the pin so my fingers don't get so sore. I did try the spray once and thought it was OK, but I found spraying inside to be a bit of a hassle so I went back to pinning. Once we move to our new house we'll have a lot more room and a better area for spraying so I may give that a try again. Thanks for a good conversational post, Linda!
Cheers!
I've really been wanting to try a basting spray...so glad to hear that this one worked!
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