i am almost done with my first quilt a dp9p has anyone used the spray basting like in Jennys tutorial and how would you quilt a dp9p quilt?
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i am almost done with my first quilt a dp9p has anyone used the spray basting like in Jennys tutorial and how would you quilt a dp9p quilt?
After watching Jenny and Hillary's FMQing tute I'm interested in spray basting as well. Does it really hold the quilt together until it is finished being quilted? Is it harder to quilt through it when spray basted instead of pinned?
And sorry Louise, so far for quilts I just do some type of stipple stitch!
Cyndi
Once you have used the spray you will never go back to pins. It is so easy and quick, and no pins to remove while you quilt.
what are pins? I have used spray forever. It is fantastic!
I love spray basting. It has much improved the look of my quilts, especially the back...no puckers! I spray in a grid, about 6-8 inches apart. I've done a few D9P quilts. On 2 of them I stippled. On the other one, I quilted a large leaf over each section of the block. It's so busy on mine you don't see it well, but I really like it anyway.
I love basting spray! In fact, I have just sprayed a table runner so I can quilt it tomorrow. I also use either pins or stitch basting as well just to make sure. The spray gives it that solid extra hold! I used a new can tonight and it seems to hold even better then the last brand I used. This one is Birch brand.
As far as quilting is concerned, I haven't progressed past stitch in the ditch so far! FMQ is on my 'intention to learn' list!
I use spray baste especially on small items, I put the backing down first and then the wadding, fold the wadding half back and spray the wadding not the fabric then do the same to the other end, turn it over and make sure there are no puckers,. Lay the quilted top on the batting, turn it back and spray the wadding smooth over the quilt top, repeat for the other end. I have used it for years and much prefer it to pinning or basting. If I layer a quilt at our quilt group where we have large tables however,, I have to use pins as a couple of the ladies suffer from asthma. I never get as good results from using pins as I do from using the spray. I once layered a quilt up using spreay and did not get round to quilting it for almost 12 months, it still held fine. Its not something I would recommend but it is interesting to know. I always wipe my machine needle with a cotton wool ball srayed with a little meths when I have finished, it removes and 'sticky' which might remain.
In the past 9 months I have started using spray basting, and I love it! It holds together for a very long time. I am currently hand quilting a project, and it has held for the entire project. I've never had any stickiness to deal with on my machine or my quilting needles. I am hooked!
And Louise, as for how to quilt a D9P, you could stitch in the ditch, do cross hatching (diagonal lines that form squares across the top), or do some FMQ. The options are limitless!
I've used the spray basting for a while and love it! Using pins for a full size quilt hurts my hands, the spray is fast, easy, and of couse pain-free :)
Lin
I only use spray basting. It is fantastic. Never a problem with it. I make sure I use it in a well ventilated room and keep the kids out until it is clear. I have used it on big and small projects. I have put a few pins in my very large quilts in strategic places while I am fmq to help hold the cornors down just in case. I hate to pin.
Use 505 basting spray and you will be very happy! Dianne
I learned on a Craftsy tute that if you will press your project after spray basting it, you can get any of the little wrinkles on the back side out! I can't wait to give that a try. -- Illine
Thanks to the tutorial and your comments, I have put this item on my must get list. Sounds like a winner! You learn something everyday! Is the overspray bad? I take it you can spray inside the house? Doesn't it leave sticky everywhere? Hints to this, please!
Any over spray can be wiped off with a damp cloth. I have a feeling that on the tut they said that the stickyness went after a couple of days.
I put newspaper down when I spray, you could use an old plastic table cloth to cover the table and wipe it down afterwards.
Can you remove and readjust if you use the spray?
Yes, just peel back and re-position.Quote:
Originally Posted by coffeebreak
I have used the basting spray and it is awesome. I even used it on a queen sized quilt.
I have a can of spray basting but so far ive not used it lol.
I learned a great trick in a table runner class I took. After you spray and put it together, you can take one of your rulers and scrape/rub it across like you would if you were putting a decal on with a credit card. It will help you straighten and sets it together really well. I do it every time now.
I just used spray basting for the first time.... It is the most wonderful invention since... well sliced bread.
Love the basting spray for small quilts and projects, so easy to use and really holds well.