mic-pa

I don't use it because of allergies. Dont want to breath it in. They say use it in a wll ventilated room. Marge

Pzazz

Every now and then I try the spray again. And then I remember again why I dont' like it. I find it doesnt' always hold the layers as well as pins...especially on a larger project. I just finished unsewing several rows of quilting because of shifting. :( I will pin it to re-quilt.

Quiltgranny

I DO use basting spray, and have never had any problems such as those mentioned here. Curious. I've basted up to a 72" square quilt before and of course many smaller than that. I know I don't over spray, because the can lasts so long and doesn't gunk up my machine needles. I've mostly used June Tailor, which tends to stay put MUCH longer than the 505. I don't remember if it was the 505 or another kind, but on the back of the can, it actually stated that it was a temporary adhesive that would only last 3-5 days. My June Tailor has lasted for 5 MONTHS before. At least that's the longest time I've been between spray basting and doing the machine quilting. No affiliation, just one happy customer.

Great thread!

Quiltgranny

I have never had any problems with it. It does wash out easily and I have had no ill effects on my fabrics. Try a small project though. I have not used it on large quilts.[/quote]

Hmm, that is indeed interesting. Thanks for sharing your experiences with me. Much appreciated. :)

Happy starching!

minstrel

I don't use it because I just don't want to pay for it. I prefer thread basting myself. I'm in the minority around here, I think. I don't like pinning because I usually meander quilt and the pins are always where I end up!

JoanneS

I LOVE spray basting. I've used several kinds, but I like 505 best because you can use it inside without having to ventilate the room. Remember that it IS temporary. I usually pin the edges - not because I've had a problem - I just do it because I don't want the edge to catch on something and peel back.

GailG

I have the same questions. And, oh yes, I do remember Aqua Net. Yuk. The girls in my English came up after PE and had just sprayed their buffont hairdos. I was newly pregnant and that odor is still with me. :roll: :XD:

grandmajuki

I use basting spray on my quilts on my frame (I have HQ16) for the borders . I don't pin them in place.. can't quite figure out what the point of pinning when you have to take them out to stitch...??... so I just spray the border down... it works fine... If I'm turning a quilt to do side borders I do a basting stitch for the draw in...again pinning doesn't work for me
J

GailG

Yikes! My fingers were going ahead of my brain!! The girls in my English class came up after PE........

tlrnhi

Depending on the size I am making, I'll use basting spray IF I have any. It's hard to find things here and some companies won't ship it. Ben Franklin carries it once in a while, but they are always out when I go there.