Does anyone else hate making the quilt "sandwich"??

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10-19-2011, 01:09 PM

#21

Maggiemay

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The quilt sandwich is my least favorite part too! I have learned to take the time to do it properly after too many times of rushing through it with predictably bad results.

10-19-2011, 01:11 PM

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Mad Mimm

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I find the floor uncomfortable, but in my case, it makes the best sandwich. So I crack open a glass of wine or take an advil, throw a pillow under my knees and deal with it. Of course, I haven't done anything larger than lap sized, once I get to queen or larger, I won't have a big enough space on the floor to work with. :)

As far as hating it, well, let's just say it is my least favorite part of the quilting process!

10-19-2011, 01:12 PM

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QuiltnCowgirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cattyqwltr

my biggest problem is my furry helper (cat) that likes to bury himself under each layer as I try to lay them flat. Threatened to sew him into a few quilts, but haven't done it yet.

And this is why my kitties will be sent to "their" room whenever I reach the point of making a quilt large enough to sandwich on the floor. :)

"their' room is the laundry room. :)

10-19-2011, 01:14 PM

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kate2962

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this is my least favourite bit too

10-19-2011, 01:15 PM

#25

LyndaOH

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You should try the Sharon Schamber method. I'll go grab the youtube link.

Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
Really helpful!

10-19-2011, 01:15 PM

#26

Lori S

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I don't mind for small projects , but I do like that it is one of the many benefits of sending to a Long Arm Pro.

10-19-2011, 01:32 PM

#27

Dyan

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I have a ping pong table and the only thing it is used for is laying out quilts.

10-19-2011, 02:37 PM

#28

RST

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I've seen Sharon's method, but I don't get how it works when you are dealing with a queen or king sized quilt. I don't have boards that length, nor do I have space to manipulate (or store) boards that big. I don't have any trouble with layering the small quilts like she demos on. So I've seen that method, I understand it, but I've not felt it helpful for my issues.

RST

10-19-2011, 03:32 PM

#29

JanTx

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RST: that's the best method. When I have a larger quilt - including a large lap siize - a friend and I get together at the school where we both teach. We use the library tables and sandwich away. (she's the librarian) so much better with a buddy!

10-19-2011, 03:39 PM

#30

clem55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by woody

I haste basting too, we don't seem to have any walls I can use, so we are getting the kids ;-) ;-) a table tennis table.
I'm hoping it will work quite well to spray baste on :lol:

You will love it!! I had one and found it really great to work on for cutting, sewing and sandwiching. Then hubby decided to give it away one day , and I was just lost without it.