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Prism99 06-16-2010 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
Thanks, I will! Off the subject, but how can I add my location (in hiding sounds strange!)

Click on "My Profile" up above; it gives you the option of adding your location, birth day, etc.

Vanuatu Jill 06-16-2010 08:38 PM

Thanks, now I feel at home! I am what my kids call "computer challenged", which is a step up from my previous "computer illiterate". I have my quilting sites (and coupon/cooking sites) to thank for the education! I seem to spend more and more time on the computer "surfing" and just looking up stuff-all which takes me away from my quilting!!

mms61371 06-17-2010 04:39 AM

I love spray basting! I have never like pinning, I always had a wrinkle in the backing.

dar627742 06-17-2010 06:16 AM


Originally Posted by Jeanniejo
Do any of you use spray to baste your quilts? I really love to do my own quilting but the pins are a pain to put in and to move while quilting. I really don't know the pros and cons and want some input from those in the know. I did buy some spray probably 5 years ago but never used it. Will it still be alright to use? I appreciate any suggestions.

hi.had 3 cans of basting spray from 10 yrs ago when i quit sewing.tried both & used them on full size quilts.they work great !just be sure to SHAKE very well after sitting for so long.good luck,dar

Deborah2009 06-17-2010 08:06 AM

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Just wondering what the difference is between quilt spray and Elmers brand craft bond spray adhesive? The stick style spray saves me tons of pinning, especially for larger projects like baby comfort quilts or larger queen adult size quilts.
Do you use iron on batting?..that is great too. and no slipping under my sewing needle, it all feeds together when you sew all layers down for the quilt sandwich. from, Debbie

penski 06-17-2010 12:23 PM

i love the spray basting , only pin one quilt and hated it after that i have been spray basting ever since

POosterman 06-17-2010 02:16 PM

I had not heard of the 505. Been using something from Joann's. I love the time and effort it saves me. My hands some days don't work very well. It gets painful putting in pins.

Carol W 06-17-2010 03:56 PM

I've been starching blocks for a quilt as you go quilt. Would I be able to use spray baste with spray starch? Has anyone had any problems with any chemical reaction using the two? Or is it just fine to use both together?

wishiwerequilting 06-17-2010 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by Carol W
I've been starching blocks for a quilt as you go quilt. Would I be able to use spray baste with spray starch? Has anyone had any problems with any chemical reaction using the two? Or is it just fine to use both together?

I use both together all the time. I use MaryEllen's best Press and 505 spray and no problems using cotton batting or quilters dream poly.
I don't believe there is much "chemical" reaction to spray starch or sizing.
I do rinse my quilts in cool water following completion. That assures me that any markings, startch or 505 is gone when the quilt is done. never had any problems at all.

Carol W 06-17-2010 04:11 PM

Thanks!!

I've done two rows of the qayg and wasn't as pleased with some of the seams. I'll definately try the spray basting now!!!

:)


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