Spray Basting: Dritz Spray Adhesive or 505....

Does anyone remember who posted the tale of using spray basting several years ago? They wound up with everything imaginable stuck to them after crawling around on the floor to spray baste their quilt -

I put an old large flat sheet on the floor (one that I usually use as a drop cloth when painting) and set my two tables on top of that. The sheet is large enough that I sticks out a good ways beyond the tables and protects my floor. If there is exposed areas of table along the side of the quilt, I place newspaper under the edge of the quilt to protect my table.

I don't know if it's my luck, but the505 sprays out funky. It comes out all gloppy. It wasn't just one can either.

I use Dritz, primarily as it is more readily available. It works for me. Have never tried 505, so can't compare.

I use the June Tailor from Joann's. So far...so very very good! No problems, washes out, no fumes...works great! And I get it with a 50% coupon so it it around $6.

I prefer the 505 spray . However I think you need to try both and see what you prefer

I have always done pin basting, but we've moved to a new house with hardwood floors. I can't pin anymore or I will scar up the floors. When you use spray baste, can you still smell the chemicals after washing?

Either Driz or 505, the smell is from the propellant, when washed you will not smell any chemicals.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Sullivans "The Original Quilt Basting Spray" product. They sell it at Joann's and I of course get it with a coupon, so it costs around $6 or so for 13 oz can. Much cheaper than 505 but it works great! It is my favorite basting spray by far. I tried 505 and I am glad my can of it is almost gone. I hate how it sprays and I don't like the smell. No problem with either of those issues with Sullivans. It holds for months. I have one quilt I basted early in 2014 and haven't gotten around to quilting it, but it will only need another pressing before I can quilt it.

Oh, in one of the Craftsy classes I took (don't remember which one) it was recommended to iron after spray basting, first from the back from center to outer edges, then from the front. This makes all the difference. Try it and see. It lies as flat as you'd ever want your quilt to, making it so easy to work with.

I'll never go back to pin basting. Anybody want some pins? I have lots I'll never use!

I've tried both and prefer 505 hands down. A very little goes a long way. Joann's now carries it too! Yippee! :icon_woot: