wannaquilt1

I used basting spray to baste my next quilt for quilting. I will never do it again, my carpet it sticky and I'm sticky and I hope it doesn't stain too bad :( But do I need to use pins still or should I just let it sit and dry overnight before I quilt it?

montanajan

I only use the basting spray outside on our porch, or on a nice day, on the lawn. I first lay newspaper around the edges, lay the quilt down, then spray. If its a big project, I do it in sections. I never spray indoors - 1) overspray makes everything sticky, & 2) don't want to inhale the chemicals.
Try the overnight trick - maybe you used too much spray?
Good luck.

4EVERquilt

don't ever use basting spray on your carpet, use it on a table, you can get the stickiness off with just warm water and dishsoap.

wannaquilt1

uh oh... now what do I do to clean the carpet? I rent so I will get charged if it's horrible... I feel so stupid...

so should I use pins or are they not needed?

alikat110

Glad for these tips b/f I try it!

alikat110

Glad for these tips b/f I try it!

wannaquilt1

yeah i wish I would have asked LOL. I guess I should have just pinned. I thought this would be easier. oh well.

AFQSinc

I let the quilt sit overnight to dry before I begin the quilting. Depending on the size of the item and how much spray I have used I may or may not pin the edges. Usually, once I have done my stabilization stitching I then remove the pins and I have enough hold.

As for the cleaning of the carpet, maybe try a small spot with a little water and dish soap. If that works ok then proceed? I guess it depends on how big the area is that needs to be cleaned.

Flying_V_Goddess

I used the basting spray for my second quilt and all it did was make everything sticky. Did not stick at all. I still had to pin mine. But then again I didn't let it dry overnight and the top was denim so it was heavier.

As far as getting it out of your carpet, if regular soap will get it off a hard surface then maybe a good scrub with some carpet cleaner might do the trick?

4EVERquilt

Just shampoo the carpet, it will come out. Do not feel stupid, we all make these mistakes. Basting spray has worked for me, just try it next time on a table.