Are there only two kinds out there? Is there a generic or anything like that?

I use Sullivans. You can get it at WalMart I know and probably other places. Its a fairly big can for around $5 to $7. One can will do a big quilt or several baby quilts and/or wall hangings. I have used several other brands and seem to always go back to this one.

Is that the can that is red and blue? I used one from Walmart (dont' remember the name of it, thats why I asked for can colours). I found it to be very sticky and clumped. Last going off I had to use rubber gloves as my fingers kept sticking together from cleaning the gunk off the nozzle :(

No that is a different one. I too had trouble with it. This is a greenish blue can.

I was certain I mentioned this, I use Krylon 1020, you can get it at Micheal's for $6 or $7 no sale no coupon post tax. When the can is nearly gone sometimes the nozzle has a bit of batting on it, but that just "picks" right off in a second or so. There are all different kinds out there, Joann's by far has the SMALLEST most expensive selection.

A bigger can is better because then you have it on hand for whatever you need it, for big and small projects (the big can will do two quilts full/queen, plus a bit). Once you get hooked that little can will look like a waste of money.

Once you find the right section, in any of the aforementioned stores (Micheal's, Joanns, Walmart, the LQS, etc.) look at all the different cans, be CERTAIN it lists that it's okay for fabric on the back and you'll be good to go.

Joannes only had one kind--Taylor. It's a big can for $10--I used my 40% coupon. It says "quilt basting spray" on the can, so I figure it's got to be okay. I hope. :shock: I was planning on the 505 stuff.

It should be just fine Karla, what are you going to baste first?

I've been using Elmers.

Will have to go look for the greenish can at WalMart this week.

Elizabeth--I wanted to practice free motion quilting on either "tranquility" or The Tree of Life pieces before I tackle the Cat's Stairway.