How do you baste
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I don't use spray; don't like the thought of chemicals. I pin baste smaller quilts and thread baste the larger ones. I'm achy all over right now from having spent the last 2 hours on my knees basting a quilt, but it's worth it.
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Originally Posted by hikingquilter
I'm achy all over right now from having spent the last 2 hours on my knees basting a quilt, but it's worth it.
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I agree with SEWDARNBUSY. I spray baste also, usually with the WM brand. No, it doesn't gum up the needle.
Yes, spraying is smelly and messy if you don't do it correctly, but I will use anything that is fast and gets the job done in half the time! :lol: I use only the least amount of spray so I don't get it on the floor. It does wash out after the first washing when I finish quilting. I learned to pin baste my first quilt,which was a queen-sized yellow brick road. What a pain!!!! Never again. :hunf:
Stephanie
Yes, spraying is smelly and messy if you don't do it correctly, but I will use anything that is fast and gets the job done in half the time! :lol: I use only the least amount of spray so I don't get it on the floor. It does wash out after the first washing when I finish quilting. I learned to pin baste my first quilt,which was a queen-sized yellow brick road. What a pain!!!! Never again. :hunf:
Stephanie
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I use the cheapest spray from the cheap dollar shop. It costs about $5 whilst the quilt shop ones are $30. I have never had a problem with it yellowing etc. I usually wait 24 hours after I have basted the quilt before I start sewing - just to make sure everything is bonded and not sticky. There has been no trouble when quilting.
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Originally Posted by DebraK
spray is bad. bring it on ;-)
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I have been spray basting for about a year now, and prefer it over all other methods. I buy June Tailor w/ a coupon at Joann's (but did get to stock up last year when notions were 1/2 off and there was an additional 20% off entire purchase coupon -- I bought all 11 cans I could find in the store). Once basted, I let the quilt sit overnight to 'dry' and have never had problems w/ the needle getting gummed up.
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