Sandwiching a quilt.
03-25-2013, 06:46 AM
#41
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I sandwich mine on my cutting table using binder clips. I'm standing; not crawling around on the floor. The table is actually a bit higher than I would like ideally for a cutting height but it works a charm for sandwiching! My knees would give out long before the quilt was done - even a baby quilt if I did it on my knees on the floor.
Cheers, K
03-25-2013, 08:04 AM
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I quit basting the traditional way because it was boring and time consuming. I use either basting spray, Hobbs fusible batting or Pinmoors for twin size or smaller quilts and larger quilts I let a local LA baste if for me. I do QAYG in sections for most of my quilts and the Pinmoors work great for the smaller sections.
03-25-2013, 09:44 AM
#44
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I use the Sharon Schamber board method. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
I've only done up to a twin size but will soon try a queen size. I do it on a 6 ft banquet folding table (my cutting table on risers) This has saved me a lot of grief.
I've only done up to a twin size but will soon try a queen size. I do it on a 6 ft banquet folding table (my cutting table on risers) This has saved me a lot of grief.
03-25-2013, 01:20 PM
#46
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I've been using the Elmer's glue method and LOVE it! It's so much easier than pinning or basting (both of which I hate). You can iron the glue dry, if you're in a hurry, or just leave it and let it air dry.
03-25-2013, 01:24 PM
#47
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I bought one of those tag guns years ago when I made a lap quilt for a quad friend of mine it worked great (not knowing anything about quilting at the time) I still have it but haven't seen the plastic red tags lately anywhere.
03-25-2013, 01:38 PM
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I have never sandwiched a quilt on the floor - they would need a tow truck to get me off the floor once I got down there. Some of you may know - the old grey knees aren't what they used to be. I used to use my large DR table, which was nearly 5 feet wide and at least 6 feet long, and I would tape the backing, then batting and then the quilt top down, pin baste, then roll up the quilt until I got it all sandwiched. Not only can't I get down on the floor any longer, but I have a hard time standing and pinning, so this worked for me. I could also enlist the help of my husband occasionally on some of the larger quilts, get him to help pin baste, but I would then go back and add pins where needed. This seemed to have worked well for me. We have moved to an apt. so I couldn't bring that table with me, but I use my DR table in much the same way. They say necessity is the Mother of invention. As much as I would like a long arm, I neither have the funds nor the space to use one. Hope this helps a little with your basting.
03-25-2013, 02:52 PM
#50
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I never liked the sandwiching part of making a quilt. Finally tried spray basting and it has made an incredible difference. It's quick and effective. I no longer crawl around on the floor, use hundreds of pins or have wrinkles/tucks when I FMQ. I no longer dread the sandwiching process and will never do it any other way. I admit to being afraid of it initially but WOW...what a difference it has made for me!
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