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I made the mistake once of using a cotton/poly for a backing and the June Tailor wouldn't work at all. I took it back and the salesperson told me it was because it only worked on cotton. Just throwing that out there.

Watson

I use 505 or Sullivan's. 505 is my favorite because it barely smells. Sullivan's is a bit stronger in that department.

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Originally Posted by copehome (Post 5660037)

Please explain more about using school glue to baste a quilt sandwich!!!

Do a search and umpteen threads should pop up on this subject including step-by-step instructions!

Most important: use Elmer's WASHABLE School Glue.

As an asthmatic, I can't use spray glue. Elmer's is not only a lifesaver, it is quick, easy, and cheap! :D

HouseDragon - thanks for that info. I can't use spray glue for the same reason and was thinking on alternatives.

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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen (Post 5658601)

JoAnn's does carry 505 online. They also put it on sale 50% off once in a while and when they do I order 3 or 4 cans.

The JoAnns near my house carries 505, but only in the smaller cans. I like it and have good luck with it so I use it. I've never had any problems so I consider it worth not having end up with a mess on my hands.

wrinkles and waves in quilt top

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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan (Post 7926376)

i just saw on an episode of a quilting show on the Create channel [can't remember which one, but it was very recent]... do not spray baste on the scrim side of any batting that has a scrim... it causes the fabric to have waves/wrinkles.

I think this may have been the problem. I am researching as we speak. I had to start over with the quilt and now I have lots of material to test on.
Thanks for the response
Jane

I can't use spray basting either, also because of asthma (which for some reason is much worse this year than in past years). That's one reason I stick to pin basting, or hand basting. Asthma attacks (or incidents) can be deadly, and I'm not about to take that risk. I wish I could help you on this issue, but I really cannot. I hope you find a solution to your problem. I use a high quality 100% poly batting, so the spray basting is not an option.

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https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...quote_icon.png Originally Posted by QuiltnNan https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...post-right.png

i just saw on an episode of a quilting show on the Create channel [can't remember which one, but it was very recent]... do not spray baste on the scrim side of any batting that has a scrim... it causes the fabric to have waves/wrinkles.

Perhaps I'm brain dead this afternoon, but eventually, both sides of the batting have to be basted. First your quilt top, then your batting, then the backing. How can you avoid spraying the scrim side, since the batting is in the center? As I said, I may be brain dead!

Me too. I will look at Whalemart the next time I'm in to see if they carry it. Joann's is an hour away.