Basting Spray

I know this has been discussed before but I could still use a little advice. I didn't have much success the first time I used basting spray but I'd like to try again. I used a can of Sulky KK 2000 that was about 5 years old that I won at a quilt show raffle.

Do you spray the quilt or the batting? How long does it take to "set"?

Do you pin here and there just to be sure it will hold together?

What kind do you use? Where can it be bought on-line?

About how much does it cost (if you know) and about how many quilts can it baste?

Cyndi

I spray the batting as it has more of a surface area, being all fuzzy. I didn't have any bother with pins etc. I bought it online on Ebay but that's cos I am over the pond, sure there are HEAPS of places in the US.

I spray the batting as well. I've only used 505 basting spray and I love it. I order mine from here http://www.sewforless.com/item/505_T...OUND_ONLY/7391 and so far it's the cheapest I've found. I don't use pins with it.

I ONLY use spray basting and love it! I use 505 Basting Spray. It costs (in Canada) about $16 but I always get it on sale for much cheaper. I can usually get about 2-3 lap size quilts, plus a bit, out of one can. I lay out the backing with the batting on top, then fold back half the batting and spray a nice even layer on the backing fabric. Then I smooth the batting down and do the other side. Then I lay the quilt top on the batting and repeat the process, spraying the batting this time. So, to answer your question...I spray the backing AND the batting. I never use any pins. I only use 505 and have not bought it on-line (they don't ship aerosols to Canada) so I buy it at the store. Hope that helps. You can see photos of my set-up for spray basting in my 'albums' and here on my blog:
http://www.overthekitchencounter.com...ing-spray.html

I may have to try this on my next quilt I need to baste. Has anyone ever have a negative experience when using the spray?
any tips on using it?

Thanks, all. I'm putting in an order for the 505.

Cyndi

I also use basting spray...I know in another forum people say that it gunks up your needles...I have not had the problem, but I change needles after every quilt anyway...I love it...it is about $15 but with a coupon, I can get it for about $8. If you don't plan on quilting all right away, you might want to use a few pins because I have had it unstick if I leave the project too long... :(

I use 505 basting on all my projects. I bought mine on amazon, very cheap so I bought 5 cans lmao

I'm a big fan of basting spray too. I usually use 505, but the last time I bought some, I added it to an on line order bcuz
I won a $10 gift cert. there. They sent me the wrong kind, tho (June Tailor basting spray) and it worked just fine. Either way, I always LIGHTLY spray both the backing & batting. (I lay the backing down on the floor and do half at a time like Angie does, but I spray both surfaces.) No pins. No gunky needles. And I've found that it's best to quilt right away too.
My only issue is overspray. I use the kitchen floor, so I have to make sure that I clean up really well afterwards. Usually, I try to
lay paper under the edges to catch as much overspray as I can.
BTW it also works great to temporarily hold applique pieces down if you don't have or want to use fusible web... and I have used it to temporarily 'glue' layers together when making OBWs ..

I love spray basting. My first two quilts I used way to much and had over spray. After watching Jenny and her daughter I realized I used to much spray. The next quilt worked a lot better. I put my backing on my design wall and spray it then add my batting, spray and then add the top. I love using my design wall to spray bast. I do pin newspaper around the edge of the backing. I couldn't find 505 in the stores and so I used a can from Walmart and it held just fine and no gummy needle.

I am learning about this! I wonder tho...since Murphy's Law was written with me in mind....what if you spray and then when laying the layers on the sprayed fabric...what if you lay it on there wrong, or crooked? Can you pull it up and re position it? And do you spray for the backing and the batting as well as the front side of the top of the quilt and the batting?

I also have problems with over spray. Last time I tried putting paper towels down and after spraying an area the towels stuck to my feet. : / I've only used it twice so I think I'm still learning what I need to do. Other than that I really like it.

I absolutely love the spray but I think I am also overspraying as I'm noticing a few little marks on my fabric after it's finished which is like the glue coming through a bit. Cheri I have just repositioned mine when I've put it down wrong and it's been grand. I have just been spraying the front and back fabric but after reading this I'm going to do the batting aswell.

I am absolutely sold on spray basting. I usually spray the backing first then put the batting down. Then I spray the top and smooth it out on the batting. No pins are needed!!!! Yipee! It is re-positional too so you can always move it around to straighten it or get rid of bubbles if you need to. I always iron mine after it is all together. I find the heat helps to set it better....no steam, heat only. It also smooths out any bumps that may be left too.....Great Stuff!!!!

The machine quilter on Craftsy not only sprays her quilts with the basting spray, but she presses her fabric after it is sprayed and gets out every last little ripple. My only problem with the spray is that I have asthma and it takes my breath plum away even if I wear a mask. I thinks it's best to use it outdoors, but I know lots of you do your spraying indoors. I think they have improved the sprays that are available now over the one available when I first tried it. I still have my original can of Sullivan's spray. :)

I found out that if you're gonna iron....make sure the batting is NOT polyester...or anything else that will melt. Did a wall hanging once....used a polyester batting ....NO NO NO (I seem to learn much better the hard way. Murphy visits me too)

I have! once I got the back on, then the front, I turned it over and the back was all yuck again! Then I learned a trick about ironing it afterward and readjusting while ironing and it is beautiful!

I think there is a youtube video on using this....she makes a "spray basting wall" out of ceiling tiles so you can hang your layers and spray.
Syndi

just found the link...if you wanted to check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UoUzK19Vww