Fusible Batting vs spray adhesive

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02-15-2016, 09:03 AM

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Jeanne S

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Originally Posted by Gail B

I use 505 for all my basting & have not had a problem with residue on my needle. I let it dry overnight before quilting.

This is exactly what I was going to say!!

02-15-2016, 11:56 AM

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Kitsie

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Never experienced residue from Sullivan's spray and use it on Quilter's Dream Orient.

02-15-2016, 12:20 PM

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tessagin

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I stitch baste like the Sharon Shamberg video.

02-15-2016, 12:26 PM

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quiltingbuddy

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Originally Posted by susanwilley

I use nothing but spray basting and have never had a problem with residue on my needle. I usually let it dry over night also. I also never get on the floor to baste, tried that once or twice using pins and will never do that again. Too hard working on the floor and getting up again Not to easy getting down on the floor either anymore. I hang my layers on wall board insulation and it works beautifully!

Can you explain this further? I'd love to understand how this works. You can do this on a larger quilt? I only spray baste small ones or lap size at the largest.

02-15-2016, 12:49 PM

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quiltingcandy

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I use spray basting too and never had it gunk up my needle. Nor do I wait any time to start quilting either. But then it doesn't seem to take that long to dry really, so it is probably dry by the time I start to sew. I use the glue stick for matching seams and never had a problem either.

I just bought some fusible batting to make an iPad purse, haven't used it yet, so hope it does not gunk up the needle.

02-15-2016, 12:49 PM

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omaluvs2quilt

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I love the 505 also, and use nothing else. I also dry overnight and never have issues with gummy needles. I did use another brand once and wanted to pull my hair out. Broken thread, gummy needles, the works! I have used fusible battings for small projects like my featherweight bag, but don't like the stiffness of it for quilts.

02-15-2016, 01:03 PM

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CanoePam

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In all the fusible battings I know about, the fusible glue is permanent. I have used fusible on purses, but I much prefer 505 spray or Elmers Washable Glue for quilts. Both products wash out completely.

02-15-2016, 02:01 PM

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caspharm

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I use Mettler Web Bond TA101 spray and never had a residue problem. It also has less odor than the 505.

02-15-2016, 03:44 PM

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kmb4567

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Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I'll use the 505 rather than fusible batting.

02-15-2016, 03:53 PM

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Misty's Mom

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Remember to spray lightly. I have a girlfriend who was complaining about all the gunk. I watched her and she was spraying as though she was spray painting. After she started spraying lightly, no problems.