Question about spray basting batting
12-15-2010, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MaggieLou
Thanks for the info. I didn't use 505 but I think it's Elmer's. It didn't seem to hold the layers too well and we wound up having to pin it too. I was afraid to use too much spray. I'll keep the alcohol handy when quilting it. I made the mistake of trying to sew stick on velcro to flannel and that gummed up the needle so bad I had to throw it away. I couldn't get the adhesive off even with alcohol. This isn't nealy as strong. Next time I'll use 505.
12-15-2010, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MaggieLou
Yep, it's gumming the needle. Not too bad but still an aggravation. Thankfully, I'm only doing minimal quilting. The blocks are 21" each and I'm just doing a decorative stitch between the blocks. I'm not going to try and wash it out before shipping it. Just don't have the time. I used flannel for batting so I wouldn't have to quilt too much. The blocks don't lend themselves to a lot of quilting. Since this is my first time quilting a quilt it's a lesson learned but at least it's not a king size quilt just a twin. I definitely won't use this spray again. I may try the fusible batting to see how that works.
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12-15-2010, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Originally Posted by MaggieLou
Thanks for the info. I didn't use 505 but I think it's Elmer's. It didn't seem to hold the layers too well and we wound up having to pin it too. I was afraid to use too much spray. I'll keep the alcohol handy when quilting it. I made the mistake of trying to sew stick on velcro to flannel and that gummed up the needle so bad I had to throw it away. I couldn't get the adhesive off even with alcohol. This isn't nealy as strong. Next time I'll use 505.
This is Elmer's Craft Adhesive. It says it can be used for either permanent or temporary adhesive. At this point it's definitely not permanent. It depends on how quickly you adhere something to it that makes it permanent. That said I definetly won't be using it again! It does gum up the needle and the thread keeps breaking even though I'm wiping the needle with an alcohol wipe but I think that's partly because I'm using embroidery thead on the top. I think I'll try using regular thread for the rest. Now off to find variegated pink thread. GRRRR!
12-15-2010, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MaggieLou
Since this is my first time quilting a quilt it's a lesson learned but at least it's not a king size quilt just a twin. I definitely won't use this spray again. I may try the fusible batting to see how that works.
I also swear by the 505 and some other brands - not Sullivan, though. That stuff can kill brain cells. Joann's is now selling a Dritz brand can - worked fine.
Fusible batting -meh.
12-15-2010, 07:25 PM
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I used June Tailor brand, the first time I tried a basting spray and loved it, I could even reposition and it didn't seem to gum up the needle at all. I would recommend this, I found mine at Michael's.
12-16-2010, 04:52 AM
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I've never had a problem with the spray baste, but I do spray lightly on both surfaces as I put the layers together. A light spray and press it together and it holds and I have never gotten a gummed up needle. I suspect it may have been sprayed to heavily and maybe only on one of the surfaces. I lay the backing out, the batting on top, then fold back to half way and lightly spray both surfaces, then pat into place after a minute or so, then fold the other direction and repeat. Add the top and fold back half way, spray lightly, let stand a minute or so, then pat into place, repeat with the other half, then really smooth the whole quilt from center out, pressing fairly firmly, then turn it over and do the same, just to make sure I have no wrinkles.
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