Bubblegum0077

I've been looking for 505 adhesive spray in my area all day today and people look at me like I have two heads! JoAnns only carries June Taylor and Dritz so I got the last can of Dritz with a 40% coupon. The 505 is available online on JoAnns website, but I want it NOW! I am usually not that demanding. So I got the Dritz brand and hope for the best. Members have said that Dritz is good, and I'm going on that when I put it all together tomorrow.

I will cross my fingers and read all the blogs about adhesive spray before beginning. I am excited and can't wait to try this new adventure.

littlehud

I have used Sullivans and it worked fine for me.

Bubblegum0077

For the first time ever since I started quilting, I used an adhesive spray to aid me in the final quilting process. I did my research and it seems 505 is the preferred choice for quilters, but I can't find that spray locally so I decided to buy the Dritz brand and I can say it did not disappoint me at all! Best of all, it's a breeze to clean up if you get it on the floor or table. Just use soap and water and poof, no more sticky.

The quilt size is 70 x 65 and if it weren't for this adhesive I would be sending it off to the long arm quilter. But I also have another aid and that's the accufeed foot on my Janome machine. This quilt is one of the bigger quilts I've done on the Janome, and between the correct adhesive spray and the accufoot, I can't go wrong. I am a happy camper knowing that I can fully quilt this special gift all by myself. I am also saving a boatload of money too! One can sells for $15.99 at JoAnns but I used a coupon for 40% off and saved. I think I will stock up on this stuff.

So, I am on a break cooking dinner before I go back to quilting. For those of you who fear using adhesive spray, want to try an easier method to the final process or simply want a new approach to other methods, please try this spray. The prep time is easier because you're not fighting safety pins or going the hand basting route. Someone suggested using large black binder clips to hold the fabric on the edge of the table and I only had two and it worked fine for me. However, I wasn't quilting a king and that would take more clips.

Does anyone feel the same way?

brookemarie19

Do these basting sprays have strong fumes?

mamaw

505 is the only spray baste that is safe for indoor use; and I feel that is VERY important. That is why I only use that product...it isn't always good to buy a cheaper product; and this is one of those times. I don't smell anything when I use it and am very cautious because of living with an incurable form of cancer.

shrabar

SORRY BUT IT IS NOT THE ONLY SAFE ONE ON THE MARKET.....

Bubblegum0077

Did not have any odor when I used it and I used almost the whole can. Heat activated so once you spray the fabric and layer your quilt, iron it so it becomes bonded.

zz-pd

You are going to love it, when I decided I wanted to learn to quilt, when I was still working, I bought four big cans of basting spray, and I am so glad I did, as I could not buy it now. It is the very best investment. God bless.

Bubblegum0077

Walmart has adhesive spray and I would like to find out if anyone has used these two products. Your input please.

Elmers Craft Bond Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive.
11 ounce can $5.97

Scotch Super 77 Multi-Purpose Adhesive.
10.75 ounce can $8.97

As you can see, these products are far cheaper than the 505 which I cannot find locally. I stated earlier that I found a company which sells a good size can for about $13 but the shipping is $10+. How crazy is that? And I can't always buy more than one can at a time to save on shipping.

I used the Dritz spray adhesive and was really pleased with the results. It has held together very well and I am able to maneuver the entire quilt under the throat of my machine and the layers are staying put. I purchased the Dritz at JA for $11 with coupon. No gum on the machine and easy to clean up with soap and water. I had to iron to activate the bonding process, but hey, that's ok for me. No fumes whatsoever.

I know nothing replaces a great product, but there are others out there that work just as well or close to the best and are easier on the pocketbook. I have to cut corners but won't use a product if it damages my machine or will become more of a headache to use than it's worth. Just trying to stretch my dollar if I can.

Has anyone used the two products listed above?