Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Don't panic. It will come out of your carpet. Look at it as an opportunity to clean the carpet. Everyone knows carpet always needs cleaned anyway. :)

I alway end up pinning around the edges when I spray baste. I never seem to spray the edges of a big quilt as well as I should. Just a few pins around the border is all I need.

I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience with spray basting. I like it so much better than pinning. It's all I do.

justlooking

Yes the overspray can be a messs! Looks like you got a lot of tips.

DMotyl

I have learned you do not need as much spray as I originally thought. I have never pinned although I am a new quilter. My Mom always pinned and I wanted an easier way. I learned to use the spray in a class @ my LQS. I have done it in my living room but like the hints by others of doing it outside and possibly pinning on the edge if needed. (I wouldn't have to worry about getting so close to the edge then)

scrapykate

you shouldn't need to pin. You do have to be careful how much spray you use, it only takes a light coating to work. I love the basting sprays.

sewcrafty

I've taken old sheets and layed them on the carpet before spraying. Up here in the winter I can't take outside to spray. :-D Then I just throw in washing machine! When I spray baste, I usually just pin the edges on the borders unless its a very large quilt then I'll still hand baste just to make sure its secure.

Elisabethann

I put down an old sheet, lk,e sew crafty mentioned. Worked like a charm. I've only done lap size quilts so far with the baste, but it worked great. Don't give up! Just Add a sheet to the floor or newspaper.

wannaquilt1

Thanks for all the tips everyone! Now I don't feel so dumb and ill do it better nexttime :)

Deborahlees

I love spray basting, all that I do. May depend on the brand of spray you use. I started with the Dritz (worked at Joann) have used June Taylor, 505..etc and always go back to the Dritz. Does not require alot of spray, always repositioning...and does not gum up your needle.....Do have a can of Elmers I am going to test out, bought at Walmart half the price of Dritz....

CompulsiveQuilter

I spray small projects on the vinyl kitchen floor - wipes up with a damp rag!

DonnaC

Wow, great idea about putting down the sheet! I have to spray mine in the basement, and I usually just put newspapers down to protect the industrial carpet that's down there. I like the washable sheet idea much better!