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06-16-2010, 08:10 PM

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Prism99

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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.

06-16-2010, 08:38 PM

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Vanuatu Jill

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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!!

06-17-2010, 04:39 AM

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mms61371

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

06-17-2010, 06:16 AM

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dar627742

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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

06-17-2010, 08:06 AM

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Deborah2009

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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

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06-17-2010, 12:23 PM

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penski

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

06-17-2010, 02:16 PM

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POosterman

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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.

06-17-2010, 03:56 PM

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Carol W

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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?

06-17-2010, 04:08 PM

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wishiwerequilting

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Originally Posted by Carol W

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.