Nita

Watch Patsy Thompson's video and you will see that she uses newspapers to protect the wall from overspray. She suggests a sheet on the floor, too.

I'm hoping to set up a designated spray wall in the storage area of my basement .... fortunately I have the room to do this. So, for me, I'm not super concerned about overspray. The garage is another option. Will admit that I would not be wild about spraying in the main living area of my house, since with my clutsiness I would be sure to tack up the walls, the floor, and anything else in any close proximity.

Great-great granny

OK - Sorry, but another stupid question from an old quilter who's been "OUT" of the quilt world too long. What is FMQ - I did open & save the Msg. Board Abbreviations, but do not find this one listed on there. (This new age of all these text, etc "abbreviations" are like learning a new language to this old 77 yr. old) :oops:

Also, what is/how is it used - "spray" "505" I keep seeing so much on here. If it is what I think it is, it sounds like a WONDERFUL new tool since I was in quilting many years ago.

I LOVE THIS BOARD - LEARNING SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH - THANK ALL YOU QUILTERS - YOU'RE AMAZING :thumbup: :thumbup:

Have a blessed day & may all your quilt be filled w/love.

Prism99

I believe FMQ is free motion quilting.

Prism99

Where my sister lives is a community room with large tables. That's where I spray baste. I use large clamps (from the hardware store) and shift the sandwich as necessary when it's too big for the table.

My initial reaction is to say DON'T spray baste in the furnace room! If you have any kind of gas pilot flame in there (say, for a gas furnace or gas water heater), I too would be afraid of an explosion.

My suggestion is to spray baste outside on the driveway. Purchase one of those large tables with folding legs and store it in the garage when not in use. Aside from the expense, your biggest problem with that is probably getting clamps big enough (and maybe moving the table).

Someone else posted that they bought inexpensive folding saw horses and a sheet of plywood and set those up in the garage to spray baste.

JudyM

Where and how did you lay it out? I have a 100 x 115 that I am debating on trying the spray on, otherwise will pin as usual. Have never machine quilted one this large either, so I am kind of nervous. Any tips would help from anyone.

Great-great granny

Thanks so much - does this mean q/a machine or FM hand quilting (without a pattern)

Have a good one :oops:

watterstide

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FMQ= Free Motion Quilting.

it is done with a machine.

I love the stuff..you don't need lot of it..it does seems to work better if you spray the batting,instead of the fabric
i am able to smooth it down,and reposition it,if needed.

Prism99

Be sure to lay it out on a king-size sheet to catch overspray. Toss the sheet in the laundry afterwards. Using a table allows you to spray baste a large quilt in sections. You do need good, easy-to-use hand clamps for this though.

I haven't done it myself, but someone posted that after spray basting they iron the quilt sandwich to make it as thin as possible.

Deborahlees

I have spray basted on for years now and the last one was LARGE...having a friend to help you hold corners etc is very helpful but not necessary. Just make sure everything is nice and flat and use your hands over and over again to smooth out .
I use my dinning room table. Sometimes if i feel very insecure I will pin baste a single line in the middle from left to right. Never really necessary but makes me feel better.

Mommomjoann

Where can I purchase 505 basting spray? Thank you .