I decided to try spray basting!!
04-12-2011, 12:26 PM
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I cleared a wall in the hall way because I wanted to try spray basting. This after I spent most of the pin basting a quilt and my back is now aching.
I hung the backing on the wall then sprayed the basting but the batting wouldn't stick to it so I pin the batting up with the backing. I sprayed the batting then stuck the top to it and it worked. But I don't know why the batting would not stick to backing. I went ahead and pinned the layers together. I like the whole spray basting idea but i am not sure this is something i can afford to do. Do any of you have any suggestions for me as to a brand that is inexpensive but still works great.
I have 40 or so quilts to sandwich and quilt by June 24th to sell at a charity event to help Tymeless hearts raise money for CHD (child heart disease)
1 more question how many baby to full size quilts can you baste with 1 can?
Thank you!
I hung the backing on the wall then sprayed the basting but the batting wouldn't stick to it so I pin the batting up with the backing. I sprayed the batting then stuck the top to it and it worked. But I don't know why the batting would not stick to backing. I went ahead and pinned the layers together. I like the whole spray basting idea but i am not sure this is something i can afford to do. Do any of you have any suggestions for me as to a brand that is inexpensive but still works great.
I have 40 or so quilts to sandwich and quilt by June 24th to sell at a charity event to help Tymeless hearts raise money for CHD (child heart disease)
1 more question how many baby to full size quilts can you baste with 1 can?
Thank you!
04-12-2011, 12:44 PM
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I won't use anything but 505 anymore. For me, it is worth the money!
They say to spray the batting; not sure why.
I think spray basting on a table is easier than on a wall. Also, I found out that it's a good idea to position the batting on the backing first, then fold back half the batting. Spray half of batting and reposition, then fold back other half, spray and reposition. First time I did it I sprayed the entire batting and then tried to position it. Never again! Much easier to do the half-and-half technique (whether on a wall or a table or floor).
They say to spray the batting; not sure why.
I think spray basting on a table is easier than on a wall. Also, I found out that it's a good idea to position the batting on the backing first, then fold back half the batting. Spray half of batting and reposition, then fold back other half, spray and reposition. First time I did it I sprayed the entire batting and then tried to position it. Never again! Much easier to do the half-and-half technique (whether on a wall or a table or floor).
04-12-2011, 12:54 PM
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I use June Taylor and really like it. I do agree with the prev post that it does not stick to poly well.. I usually use w&n and have had no problems. As for how far a can goes I dont know yet. I have only done 3 small wall quilts.. but I can tell you my can feels almost full
04-12-2011, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
I won't use anything but 505 anymore. For me, it is worth the money!
They say to spray the batting; not sure why.
I think spray basting on a table is easier than on a wall. Also, I found out that it's a good idea to position the batting on the backing first, then fold back half the batting. Spray half of batting and reposition, then fold back other half, spray and reposition. First time I did it I sprayed the entire batting and then tried to position it. Never again! Much easier to do the half-and-half technique (whether on a wall or a table or floor).
They say to spray the batting; not sure why.
I think spray basting on a table is easier than on a wall. Also, I found out that it's a good idea to position the batting on the backing first, then fold back half the batting. Spray half of batting and reposition, then fold back other half, spray and reposition. First time I did it I sprayed the entire batting and then tried to position it. Never again! Much easier to do the half-and-half technique (whether on a wall or a table or floor).
04-12-2011, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
Have you tried Fusible batting where you just iron it on and it sticks...
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