Two methods work with the spray:
Roll up the batting and place it at one end of the wrong side of your backing which is stretched out on a table. Just do one light spray in front of the roll and move the batting forward over it, patting it down as you go. Repeat until the batting is completely glued and flat over the backing. Roll up your top and do the same process. If you are using polyester batting you will have to spray the cotton instead as the glue melts the polyester. The second method is to fold your batting in half and do one half of the quilt and then the other in turn. Repeat with the top. I live in a 'broom closet' and these methods work for me. |
Originally Posted by Dordee
I am really new to quilting and like many others I read your forum daily. Don't have a lot of tools and I do watch a lot of videos. But my problem now seems to be how to sandwich my quilt without losing my mind(Which is short by the way). I have tried to use the spray adhesive. which was not pleasant could not do without a lot of wrinkles. Don't have a wall large enough to hang. so right now I am placing on the floor and crawling all over it (Wrinkled mess). I Use the tied method because I am scared to try to FMQ and not pleased with my stitch in the ditch. Any suggestions?
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Does your table have table pads? I turn mine face down (felt side up) and lay my backing down, smoothing it tightly. The flannel will keep it from slipping. I layer and pin the same as usual. Never have trouble with puckers.
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Originally Posted by scrappycats
Lacking room to keep my table up that I use for pinning my quilts, I keep it under the bed in the guest bedroom. When possible I get my daughter to come over and help pin. But she is not always available and I don't have anyone else to help.
I put the center the backing on the table and make sure it is straight by measuring the hanging part on all sides with a yardstick. Once it is straight, I clip it in place with giant binder clips. Next, I lay the batting over the backing and make sure the whole back is covered. Then I lay the top on top of everything and make sure it is all even with the backing by using the yardstick again. Now, I start the pinning process. I pin everything that is on the top of the table. Once that is all pinned, I release the binding clips and slid the sandwich over to the right or left and straighten and smooth it out. Then I pin that side. Then I do the same for the other side. If needed then I start on the top and then on the bottom. Though since my table is pretty long, most of my quilts do hang over at the top and bottom. The table I use is one of those like you see in churches or recreational buildings. I got it at Sams when I used to have booths at cat shows. |
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Originally Posted by vagabondmom
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Go watch Sharon Schamber's basting videos. Just search youtube for her name and it'll come right up. No floor, no huge space, and the quilt is very stable when you're done.
This is the site for hand quilting---the method is a bit different. http://www.youtube.com/user/SharonSc.../0/bDcLMiR2SAo |
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Go watch Sharon Schamber's basting videos. Just search youtube for her name and it'll come right up. No floor, no huge space, and the quilt is very stable when you're done.
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Originally Posted by katier825
What kind of batting are you using? The spray doesn't work well with poly batting. If I have room, I generally tape down my backing. Lay the batting on top of it to center it. Then I fold it back 1/2 way and spray a section of batting, smooth it out, spray the next section. I spray in a grid fashion about 6" apart. When done with that, I lay the top out, fold it back as I do the back, spray the batting, smooth the fabric over it. I think crawling over it would not be good.
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I haven't watched Sharon's method but I have watched Patsy Thompson's method and absolutely love it. Having a really bad back as well as bad knees that eliminated the floor, just happened to be watching her FMQ video's one night and there was the answer, it's just great and I recommend it to anyone. You can find the video on you tube or her website. Good luck!!
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Originally Posted by Dordee
I am really new to quilting and like many others I read your forum daily. Don't have a lot of tools and I do watch a lot of videos. But my problem now seems to be how to sandwich my quilt without losing my mind(Which is short by the way). I have tried to use the spray adhesive. which was not pleasant could not do without a lot of wrinkles. Don't have a wall large enough to hang. so right now I am placing on the floor and crawling all over it (Wrinkled mess). I Use the tied method because I am scared to try to FMQ and not pleased with my stitch in the ditch. Any suggestions?
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i had bought a long folding table years ago and it made sandwiching easier and a good surface when tying the quilt. i just draped the back over the table centering it, then the batting and then the top. The weight of the fabric over the sides helps with keeping it smooth. i just worked from the center out and then moved it when necessary.
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