Do you use spray adhesive for basting?
09-05-2011, 05:46 AM
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OK ... I did it! I have my Warm Wishes all spray basted together! Actually it was easier than I thought, using all your suggestions & helpful hints! I also did a sample sandwich to get my Janome 6600 all set up. New Quilting Needle ... same thread in top & bottom ... FMQ foot & bobbin holder, full bobbin. My stitching looked good on the sample...started FMQ on the real thing and the stitching is horrid! I've ripped it out and tried everything! Bottom stitches are too loose and looks awful! What am I doing wrong? HELP!
09-05-2011, 10:31 AM
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Did you adjust your pressure foot to 0 or 1, drop the feed dogs, use the proper foot, lower the pressure foot when sewing, rethread everything? If your tension is good when piecing shouldn't have to adjust your tension. That's all I can think of.
09-06-2011, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
There are a lot of threads on this topic. Try using the "search" option above to find them.
My tips are as follows:
Spend the money on 505 -- works better than other brands and does not stink up the area. Whatever you use, plan on having great ventilation. Some people do it outside!
Primarily cotton batting adheres best, but many people use poly battings successfully. (I use cotton almost exclusively.)
I heavily starch the backing fabric before layering. (This can be a problem if you are using poly batting, as it can reduce adhesion.) Heavy starch on backing and top reduces puckering because it stabilizes the fabric. (Actually, this tip applies to any type of basting for machine quilting. Would not do it if hand quilting.)
Lay out the largest flat sheet you have to catch any overspray.
Layer backing first, then batting. Once batting is centered on backing, fold back top half of batting, spray that half, then smooth back into place. Repeat with other half of batting. This is *much* easier than spraying the whole thing first and then trying to center the batting.
I do the same thing with the top.
Spray from edge towards center to minimize overspray.
Some people do the spray basting on their bed. So far I have preferred using very large tables (in a community center), clamping the backing fabric to the table to ensure smoothness (but not tight).
My tips are as follows:
Spend the money on 505 -- works better than other brands and does not stink up the area. Whatever you use, plan on having great ventilation. Some people do it outside!
Primarily cotton batting adheres best, but many people use poly battings successfully. (I use cotton almost exclusively.)
I heavily starch the backing fabric before layering. (This can be a problem if you are using poly batting, as it can reduce adhesion.) Heavy starch on backing and top reduces puckering because it stabilizes the fabric. (Actually, this tip applies to any type of basting for machine quilting. Would not do it if hand quilting.)
Lay out the largest flat sheet you have to catch any overspray.
Layer backing first, then batting. Once batting is centered on backing, fold back top half of batting, spray that half, then smooth back into place. Repeat with other half of batting. This is *much* easier than spraying the whole thing first and then trying to center the batting.
I do the same thing with the top.
Spray from edge towards center to minimize overspray.
Some people do the spray basting on their bed. So far I have preferred using very large tables (in a community center), clamping the backing fabric to the table to ensure smoothness (but not tight).
09-08-2011, 04:23 PM
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I'm back!!! I can't even begin to thank all of you who offered help and advise. I have learned SO MUCH through this process. Watching videos, reading threads ... I probably will never thread baste another quilt. It is so easy to spray baste it. Now, about my stitching issues ... I took EVERYONE's advise ... changed needles, changed thread, changed bobbin, changed bobbin holder (!!), adjusted tensions, made practice sandwiches, made 3 more practice sandwiches, re-threaded machine, prayed some more ... FINALLY FINALLY, I've got it!! My stitches are looking great ... FMQing is going great ... looking good! Ya'll are the best! I'll show you pix when I'm done! :)
09-27-2011, 03:18 PM
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OK ... it's done! FMQing was so much fun! I spray basted and had an absolute ball quilting this one. Even has the tag on it and ready for gifting. I wanted to share and to thank EVERYONE of you who gave me suggestions, helpful hints and encouragement! THANKS!
Warm Wishes, Chocolate, peach, champagne
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On the bed - need a hanging picture
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Up Close border quilting
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09-27-2011, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LindaDeeter
I have a beautiful Warm Wishes ready to FMQ and I'm considering using spray basting to layer the back, batting & top. I've never used it! Any tips, suggestions, ideas, advise to make this experience a pleasant one?
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