anyone ever use this home made basting spray?

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02-19-2016, 07:18 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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I would be concerned more about the flour and mold.

02-19-2016, 08:12 AM

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After considering everything it sounds penny wise and pound foolish to me.

My thoughts too. Too many make at home products may work fine but are a waste of my time. My time is worth more to me then my money.

02-19-2016, 08:54 AM

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have heard of vodka and water mix that a lot of quilter's like to spray.

02-20-2016, 05:38 AM

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My thought was, that's a lot of trouble (cooking) when Elmer's School Glue is so readily available and takes very little. Basically the same thing, minus the alcohol.

02-20-2016, 05:40 AM

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I just read Just Jan's post. I also use spray baste for my quilts. I sprayed one a few nights ago and ironed it to dry it a little as I wanted to start quilting right away. I put it under my brand new epic and proceeded to break thread continously. After I cleaned everything and changed needles many times, I quit. The next day ( quilt was dry, duh) I had NO trouble. I found that freshly sprayed does Not work for me!! I am jealous that Jan is able to go right to the task with no waiting. I am still practicing with the school glue. If you buy the spray on sale, use a mask and go easy on the amount, it is just so much simpler!

02-20-2016, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog

Elmer's school glue is so inexpensive and stores so well that I can't see why you would want to go this route. I buy it in August when school supplies are on sale. I thin it down some with water and I like the way my quilts handle. I personally do not like spray basting products because of breathing the fumes-even in open areas. I like to avoid chemicals in my environment and in my food.

How do you apply it?

02-20-2016, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba'squilts

Hi Reba, I used to use Sullivan's but now use June Tailor since its more available in my area. I have never waited (unless I'm too tired to quilt) and have never pressed after spraying. I am wondering if you might be spraying it too heavily. That's a common mistake. Knock on wood, I've never had a gummed up needle yet, and I've been spray basting 10 or 15 years. It takes very, very little spray. I always spray the batting, not the fabric. I just checked the can and the mfg. says specifically to spray the batting. I have heard teachers say to spray either the top or fabric but I disagree. Don't know if maybe the batting absorbs the moisture or not, but that's my guess. My tips are spray the batting and use the adhesive very sparingly. Hope this helps. Jan

02-20-2016, 06:27 AM

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http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...h-t242179.html
Check out this older thread here on QB.

02-20-2016, 06:36 AM

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No way. I wouldn't want flour in my quilts! Talk about a bug magnet.... It sounds like the process in making it isn't fun or easy either. I'll just buy the expensive spray cans!