Basting: Thread vs. Pinning

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02-18-2011, 02:33 PM

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azwendyg

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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler

... Sharon S.'s video says to use more of a tatting thread, is that what you guys use? I just used older cotton thread. I would think the tatting thread would leave holes in the quilt.

I use either tatting thread or pearl cotton for basting. Because of the "twist" in the thread, the layers of fabric seem to hold together very well without shifting. I don't have problems with it leaving any holes in the fabric; I pull it out as I am ready to quilt an area, and cannot tell where the basting was once it has been removed.