Pins are easy to remove while quilting. You only need two 1X4 pieces of prefinished lumber as long as your quilts width. Make sure you don’t pull the corners or edges as you’re smoothing it down. My old wood drafting table is 40 X 62 and I stick to quilts only a small bit larger. Is there a basting spray that you can recommend that can be used inside? Put a few pins, maybe 3 or 4. If you are someone who is not fond of poking pins in the fabric, then this method is a great alternative. If there is cleanup required, just use soap and water to wipe For a small size quilt, the spray adhesive may be applied over the entire surface at once. Odif 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive A well ventilated space large enough for your quilt to be laid out on the floor and with enough space for you to comfortably walk around. However, if you have any sort of breathing disorder, severe allergies or lung problems, you might not wish to use it. I’m doing walking foot quilting, and have just begun, but no problems so far. I’m a new quilter, and this is my first project bigger than a table runner. I discovered a recipe for homemade quilt basting spray and I'm pleased to share it with you. This was a very effective method but was incredibly time intensive, not to mention hard on your hands and knees. Pros: This method works best for hand quilting.  There are no pins to interfere with hooping the quilt and threads can remain in the quilt for years (It took me four years to hand quilt a queen size quilt!). I have already stitched a large bedspread and I liked the safety pins, which we can take off during the quilting, I also liked using the kitchen table, we set up the sandwich and we are going to pin it little by little and with a helper this process really becomes faster. Ann Peterson sprays all of her quilts and says the Sullivans and 505 do wash out. However, recently I used a homemade formula of spray starch and the layers weren’t sticking together so I used commercial spray baste – not 505 and had a difficult time ditching the quilt with way too many skipped stitches. Please ignore this. But that’s not too hard to deal with; I just snip the basting threads out of the way as I go. Roll the bat up to the top. Be sure to spray the layers outside, or in a well ventilated area. Your email address will not be published. a window, or spraying outside. Does it leave large holes in the fabric? Thick ones usually take up more bite than thin ones. It’s a faster basting method in comparison to pin basting or hand basting, and I know many quilters that prefer to use spray basting because it’s easier on their hands. But now that I have been quilting for years, I have had the chance to try the top 3 methods: hand basting, pin basting, … Spray baste does require washing afterward, however. Thread Basting best for Hand Quilting. Actually pinning is my preferred method for basting but over time has caused me to reduce the sizes of quilts I create. The difference in the methods is how the layers are adhered to one another. I just used Free Fuse for a lap quilt (about 50×60, plus the extra 3″ all around). You could wear a mask or might also wish to have a small fan on low speed to blow the excess away from you as you work. I wish I could post a picture of it. Then I discovered 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive for fabrics. Oct 8, 2016 - Explore Kris Watson's board "Spray basting a quilt" on Pinterest. But, my largest quilt so far is 59″ x 62″ so this might not work Bold, Bright, & Beautiful Batik Baby Quilt made wi, Low Volume Quilts with Bright Batik Colors are a p, Low Volume sets off bright batiks perfectly! Smooth the backing from the center to the outer edges but don’t stretch I recently discovered Sharon Schamber’s thread basting method after using her board basting method for a few years. Spray Basting Your Small Quilts The first step is to layout your backing with the right side facing down on the floor. When the movie’s done, usually so is the quilt, or quilts. Hi Lori, I have a long massage table. That prevents a pinch in the fabric so much. I’ve tried it with spray and I didn’t like it, I found it more difficult and time consuming, and not to mention that the place needs to be ventilated and the spray can make furniture or floors sticky. Once in place, tape it along the outer edges. basting as you may get a bit of over spray in some areas. Quilting and basting go hand in hand. I give the spray basted half of the quilt about an hour to set, then I rotate the quilt 180 degrees and repeat the process for the other two quarters. If you’d like to try something new that will eliminate the fumes and overspray problem of basting spray, check out the YouTube video by Alex Anderson for a powder called Free Fuse basting powder. Smaller size I have an old pingpong table in my garage that I employ for this, and add a Costco folding table to its side if the quilt is longer than the pingpong table. Yes, pin-basting is slower and thoroughly annoying, but it does work. Layers of a small quilt with cotton batting may be adhered by steam pressing. Sometimes everything just doesn’t line up the way we want. Pros: Quickest method for large quilts. Shop 505 Quilt Basting Spray 8.5 fl. June Tailor Quilt Basting Gun. I was planning to spray baste a throw sized quilt for my daughter but I’m having second thoughts now. I’ve had trouble with my layers shifting when I’ve tried safety pins. For a throw size quilt you shouldn’t even need a whole can to baste the whole quilt. The four ways to baste a quilt are: Thread, Iron, Pin and Spray. I found this recipe at California Quilting and found that it works very well (thanks, Janet!). Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Cons: Pins add weight to the quilt. I do not have a big enough area to lay out the entire quilt, so I have created a method to do it in quarters with small spring clamps. I open the patio door for ventilation and use newspaper or cardboard along the edges to prevent overspray. I have actually had a spray basted quilt set aside for over two years and Spray basting for hand quilting. It was only fusible on one side so it still needed something to hold the other side. I finished putting together a king bedspread top today, I’m going to use a cotton blanket for quilting, and I made nine patches already thinking about square flowers, I can’t wait to start quilting. 505 adhesive spray. Basting Your Quilt: Spray baste: My favorite way to baste my quilt is by using Spray Baste! What a difference! This adhesive will absolutely not adhere to your needle, so your quilting remains nice and smooth. Popular with Embroidery, Quilt Basting, Mounting Stencil, Screen Printing. I’m Lori Kennedy, machine quilter, & author from Minnesota. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thread basting uses long temporary stitches (sometimes done by hand and sometimes done with a longarm). A quilter inspired by color and design. Working with a half dozen of these small projects in the last couple weeks, I didn’t want the final quilting process to hold me up with all that basting. Easy to Bond & Tack, Spray, Removable, Restickable Glue for Fabric, Textile & More 1 Review | Ask a question June Tailor. Now have to decide how to quilt the white areas. I also didn’t hold very well. 25 Week Quilt-a-Long I would love to hear from long time quilters who have used the spray…does it hunk up your machines over time? I have made the inexpensive knock-off from pentel erasers but I’m too cheap, cut them too small and I get poked. It really Thanks, Marta 🙂 Do you take a “big bite” of the quilt with the safety pin – like as much as the pin will hold, but without distorting the fabric? But keep this in mind should you have any trouble. basting on the wall. I definitely use the quilting pins made for quilting that I buy at quilting shops. It helps keep the layers of a quilt together temporarily until you can quilt them together permanently with your sewing machine. will release when washed and all that remains is your beautiful quilt. I have never had that problem with 505. Over the years, I’ve used four methods for basting my quilts.  For all four methods, the quilt layers must be smoothed out, secured tautly to a surface and then layered.  The difference in the methods is how the layers are adhered to one another. Hi, my name is Lea Louise. Use one hand to hold the corner up and the other hand to smooth the quilt top from the center out to the sides. Really enjoyed Ding Darling and Three Crazy Ladies. Only works with cotton and some blends of batting–test first! Best wishes. Now, you may choose to either spray the batting or the wrong side of your quilt top. Once the entire batting is “glued” down, I repeat the entire process with the quilt top. I have been extremely hesitant to try the spray basting out of fear of overspray, chemical addition to the quilt, and what the build up of the spray would do to my beautiful new Bernina! Welcome to my creative journey. I use dark tacks on light, light on dark so they are easy to find when removing after quilting. It's much more economical than buying temporary spray adhesive and much easier on your fingers than pinning. fold it up for a couple days if you can’t get to it right away. Once Then place your batting on next making sure it’s centered with equal spacing on all sides. You cut the thread out of your way as you quilt, so it doesn’t get in the thread. #inspiredlowvolumequ, Low Volume Dominos is perfect for floral prints! We affected the Sanibel Stoop, and came home with a shoeboxful of shells. First off, basting a quilt is the step after you finish piecing together your quilt top. I just watched Sharon’s video – what a great technique! I haven’t noticed the weight particularly and they stay in place well. the pin area. I like using pool noodles to roll each of the three layers separately. Any better or easier than regular quilter pins? These links may provide me with a small percentage of commission that does not add an extra cost to your purchase. From doodling to quilting, I’m here in my Minnesota studio to help you get quilting. What size are the safety pins? I fold the back or top to bring it into the house and tape it to the table or wall. Will be in stock after . When I try a new creative design I literally bast the design on with the hoop and then go back and do my hand long stitch. So did you hear the story about the husband who volunteered to finish up pin basting a quilt while his wife made dinner? A fabric and fiber fanatic not bound by convention. For now, back to week 18 of our 25 week QAL based on my book, 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting. Unit price / per . I’m a spray baster and I’m thinking I could adapt Sharon’s method to work for that, too. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup water and 3 heaping tablespoons flour in a jar or well sealed tupperware, and shake to mix. Create More Beauty in Your Life Every Day, in Modern Quilting· Tutorial/Free Quilt Patterns. Should you need to quilt close to a folded area, just unfold it Also, if you like to starch the back of your quilt to make it slicker and aid in machine quilting, wait to do this until after you have spray-basted the quilt. while you are working in that area and refold when you’re finished. I first lay the backing on the table and put a couple of clamps along one edge, the go to the other side of the table and stretch it tight and smooth before putting clamps on that edge. I also use spring clamps to keep a big quilt from slithering off the table when I am doing something near the edges, such as marking the borders; for clamping together a large stack of cut pieces that a small clip can’t handle; and for keeping the quilt from slithering off my sewing machine table while I get it in just the right position to quilt it. large quilts, work with about a quarter of the quilt at a time. Hi, my name is Lea Louise. The size of the QAL quilt top is 70 1/2 x 90 1/2 inch. Machine quilting is my passion. Find a place where you can lay out your quilt. 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive for fabrics is a wonderful product that is easy to use and will give you fantastic results. The biggest benefit of spray basting your quilt instead of pinning it is the time you’ll save. But spray basting can also be pricey at about $13 for a 10-ounce can. This can distort the quilt top. Then, spray and pin a small portion of the top of the sandwich. I have had success in the past with spray basting with 505; wearing a mask. Also, always make sure you have good ventilation by either using a fan, opening They love these basting gun gadgets and find them to be an essential; part of their quilt making. I have been agonizing how to quilt it. Ahhhhhhh Sanibel!!!! Visit my Etsy shop: LoriKennedyShop for all of my books!  They are ALL bestsellers! Please be careful with spray basting a baby quilt. Today’s Topic:  Four Ways to Baste a Quilt. I am back from a fabulous week of sunshine and sea shelling on Sanibel Island, Florida.  I  had a lovely time soaking in the sunshine and rejuvenating on the white sandy shores with my sisters-in-law.  We thoroughly enjoyed Florida hospitality while visiting the Shell Museum, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Edison and Ford winter estates.   One of the highlights of our trip was a ride on the Thriller Boat where a pod of dolphins swam alongside us, jumping and playing in our wake!  And of course, no vacation is complete without checking out the local quilt shop. Thank you for your support. I enjoy lap quilts because they go quicker and I can finish one without forgetting about it. Then I will post a picture in the group of how she looked. The only downside is that long stitches can catch on my quilting foot as I FMQ. I’ve never had a problem and always spray directly onto the batting. It’s tedious & the pins sometimes catch each other, but it seems to be the most economical as I can use the pins over & over. I have very mild asthma (no meds required) and Tailor’s brand spray doesn’t bother me, even if I spray it indoors. Thank you so much for going into detail on how you do this. Repeat until the whole quilt is done. A quilter inspired by color and design. What do you need. I don’t know if it relaxes after the quilt is washed or not. Tutorial available on BERNINA We All Sew HERE. See more ideas about basting a quilt, quilting techniques, quilting tutorials. My local Long Arm lady charges anywhere from $20 to $60 depending on size of quilt. If your quilt is too small to use binder clips on the edge, tape the quilt to the table using masking tape. Quilt top First thing you need of course is a quilt top. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. You can also spray the backside of the layers separately and then bring them inside to assemble. is completed, the quilt may be washed as you would any other quilt. I think I’m ready to return to pin basting or learn how to use the thread basting option on my Bernina Q20. Sep 6, 2019 - Explore sandy's board "spray basting" on Pinterest. I flip a CD into the old TV (yes, we have a TV in the garage, just for this purpose, it’s old and has a tube — I turned 70 yesterday, so I’m allowed a TV with a tube😉). Spraying the fabric will be way more efficient. AND … we were on Sanibel 8 or 9 years ago. When the water and salt boils, turn down to a gentle boil and add flour and water. The fusible goes between the backing and the batt and the batt and the top. As far as bite is concerned, it depends on what type of batting I am using. Thank you for the detailed directions on how you baste a large quilt. Took me quite a few quilts to come to this method but it is well established now. I just finished a quilt top for a friend who is recovering from a stroke. A large quilt could take me a couple hours or more if I was doing it alone. There are Youtube videos about this method. Photos and sea inspired tutorials to follow…, (NOTE-Today is Prime Day on Amazon…Great deals all day.  Please support LKQ by using the  link above for all of your shopping–at no additional cost–Thank you!). #, Bold, Bright, & Beautiful Batik Baby Quilt #inspir, Low Volume Quilts with Bright Colors create wonder, What Are Low Volume Quilts and Fabrics? You will prepare your quilt layers exactly the same. Roll out the back, smoothing as you go. It will not harm or discolor fabric. I start the pinning in corner where the tape holds the backing and smooth and pin in a grid pattern until all is pinned. adjusted. And I got extremely hot while trying to do it – front and back, little by little! Secure quilt batting to top and back layers without pinning. If you spray the batting, it will just absorb the adhesive and you will end up going through TONS of basting spray for one quilt. She provides a demo of how to use the product – haven’t tried it, but it does look interesting. And it does wash out nicely. If you have allergies, this is probably not a good option for you. Lay your quilt top out on your backing/batting sandwich. smaller quilt, use a towel covering the floor under the quilt you’re spray not to stretch it. Simply apply the spray adhesive lightly onto the back of your fabric and it will create a temporary bond that will last for months and up to multiple years. Hi Lori, I use Elmer’s Washable School Glue for basting. Yes…Wonder pins are way easier…very sharp points…which is a good thing unless you stick yourself, which I am prone to do. I use Pin-Moor stoppers on straight pins for basting. Trying to picture exactly how this works to keep everything stable. Make sure to tape the backing fabric taut to the floor (or large table). I KNEW mine was seeing someone on the side! And if you’re someone who is sensitive to chemicals, pinning or thread-basting may be a better option. sticky areas. It makes basting so much easier. My mom’s comment as she crossed the bridge every year “ I feel like a new woman” has become my mantra as I visit now every January!! I use Sulky KK2000 spray and then place the new Clover Wonder Pins in strategic would. The binder clips are faster to … The glue I love the ease of spray basting and how well it works. a hammer. Then fold the batting in 4ths and smooth it onto the back one section at a time. I just fold the batting over on to itself to conceal the For years I basted my quilts with safety pins. The backing was taped down to a table, or the floor for larger quilts. They’d work fine for hand quilting. Your email address will not be published. Some reviews state that quilters may have trouble spraying the adhesive directly onto a polyester batting because it doesn’t adhere as well as it does to natural fibers. Then pinning became the popular method for basting. I am a beginner hand quilter. Spray on Adhesive Large 11.0 -Ounce. Reply Hi Gloria! Question, which link did you mean for “prime day”? I enjoy binding my quilts. However, recently I discovered the joys of using five layers vs. three, with the two extra layers being a fusible web. Then I smooth the batting in place over the backing and eventually smooth the top of the quilt. Shake the can well before using it and give it a quick shake after each Copyright © 2021 Lori Kennedy Quilts. The spray adhesive does not change the feel of the fabric nor stiffen it at all. I love the way you can manipulate the fabric after it is sprayed. along the edges. Carefully lay the quilt top over the sprayed batting. Now when I finish a quilt top, it’s so easy to get it basted with spray adhesive and it’s ready to quilt right away. I have tried Sharon Schambers’ method; I have tried pins, I have tried spray basting (but that has to be done in my garage with the door open, because I have asthma, and the spray is irritating) — Best method for me is having a long-arm quilter baste my large quilts! 505 Spray Adhesive is acid free. In my area, unfortunately, they want to charge you by the inch as if they are quilting it…Ends up being $100-$200 depending on quilt size……, This is very good timing for this subject. The first step is to layout your backing with the right side facing down I’ve used Pinmoors on flat head pins but found that with a large quilt th Pinmoors sometime get pulled off with maneuvering the quilt. Finally, the quilt top was added, and all three layers were basted together with safety pins every few inches. Just amazing the various shapes. The biggest benefit for my quilting, is how quickly I can now baste an entire quilt. The table you are using doesn’t have to be bigger than the quilt. Pros – inexpensive, secure, and adds a slight stiffness for better drape on the wall (I’m a fabric artist). I tried it with a sample machine quilting piece and really liked not having darned pins getting in the way or catching on my foot. I have found this method doesn’t take any more time than pinning and my quilts lie flatter, are much lighter and easier to handle on my domestic machine. Quilt top and backing are sprayed with adhesive and layered. In this blog post I’ll show you how I turned my quilt top for the Sugaridoo BERNINA quilt along in to a quilt sandwich using basting spray. If you’ve ever tried spray basting, you may know that it’s a quick and effective way to baste your quilt backing, batting and top.. Basting spray, a repositionable adhesive specially formulated for fabric, is sold by the can in many craft stores and quilting shops. safety pins. Now replace the batting over the backing and pat it smooth being careful To be honest, basting quilts is one of my least favorite parts of quilting. Prepare your quilt top, backing and batting for basting as you normally All Rights Reserved. If you happen to spray the outer edges of the batting, it will be sticky The four ways to baste a quilt are: Thread, Iron, Pin and Spray. While it works great for small quilts, I’ve also had great success basting large 90+” quilts in just a matter of minutes. Cons: Only suitable for small quilts (under 24 x 24 inches). There are a fair number of users who would not go back to pins or basting spray if their life depended on it. I don’t know if it was because it was an older fusable that I had saved or if it didn’t fuse well for other reasons. #insp, Low Volume in shade of cream. Make sure it lines up, leaving extra material around the sides, then smooth it down with your hand. Basting is often the rate-limiting factor in completing my quilts. Compared to the inconvenience and pain of crawling on the floor or trying to fold it on a table into quadrants, it is worth it, and they do not charge that much. The spray make not stick as well to other fibers. The adhesive will not transfer to other fabrics. I also do not stick the pin straight down into the top-batting-backing. Basting spray is an aerosol glue you can use to spray the layers of your quilt so they stick together. One more note about spray basting on the floor. I try to stick the pin at an angle..through the top, enter the batting at an angle and then through the backing at an angle. I sandwich the quilt. Follow the same procedure to baste your quilt top to the batting. Basting is a real chore and my least favorite step. First of all, when basting a quilt with spray, it is best to use pre-washed 100% cotton fabrics. Don’t feel safe with airborne chemicals. I spray the backing then lay the batting onto the backing – it is important to fold the batting into quarters so it can be placed one quadrant at a time. Maybe the Kwik Klips would save my fingernails from unpinning damage during the quilting step! I spray baste then use a mini tracker which tacks the layers together. It is important to keep a small portion of the previously spray-basted area on the table as you move to the next area. One of my pet peeves is when any product sticks to my needle. My question is: Can you spray baste if you are hand quilting? oz 6.22 oz at JOANN fabric and craft store online to stock up on the best supplies for your project. I think about where I’m going to ditch quilt as I’m basting and try to avoid those areas. The adhesive is non-toxic but as with any aerosol product, it should always be used with good ventilation. Step 1. I pin baste using two banquet tables, clamps, & some painter’s tape. Explore the site today! I think you have to have a place where overspray isn’t a problem to use that method. Crafter's Companion Threaders Mark Away Spray for Sewing and Quilting Projects, White, One Size over the wrong side of the exposed backing fabric from side to side. I’m almost ready to baste a large quilt and this is very timely information that I will try. Batting The second layer of a quilt sandwich is batting. I’m happy to hear they are still in business — it’s been a few years since I was there. Pull back the first section you intend to glue. I have six noodles, so if it’s a large quilt I can hold two noodles together with a dowel or paper towel rod inside the ends that connect. It is sold by a site that caters to museums for repairing textiles in their collections. Do YOU have any tips or tricks for making it easier? In recent years, spray basting has gained more popularity among quilters. Basting spray is an aerosol glue you can use to spray the layers of your quilt so they stick together. If my quilt is larger, I break it into smaller parts, as in “quilt as you go” , and seam the pieces back together after quilting. Best of all is that it’s very forgiving and can be re-positioned if necessary. Then expand rows of pins both directions until the whole quilt is pinned. I pin baste but am interested and will investigate some that were mentioned here. I hate basting and so tried a batting that is heat basted and it was a disaster for me and didn’t work. spots just to be sure. stayed in place and the quilting turned out perfect. It was helpful to me, too! Works for any size quilt. Does anyone have any good or bad experience with it? Most people who spray baste do so with an aerosol like this one. Hi! I tried fusible batting once. I had a problem with overspray with spray basting. When I tried it on a bigger quilt, like my sister's quilt, you can see the picture here. quilt top. Once in place, tape it along the outer edges. Spray the bat visible and roll out the top, smoothing. I start with the “northeast quarter” of the quilt, with the rest of it hanging off the table. and more. Please let me know if you have any questions about using temporary spray adhesive. Thank you. When spray basting you might get your quilt twisted slightly or you might find that your quilt top once spread out evenly is larger than you realized. My sewing machine will make very long stitches – up to 20 millimeters. Once the quilting It would be wonderful if there was a video showing how to pin baste, so I could see what I might be doing wrong. A basting spray is designed to glue the different layers of a quilt together temporarily. Almost forgot! It is similar to spray basting, but much cheaper and no fumes. I used to use a min tacker but it left large holes (that may have improved in the past 15 years) and didn’t hold the layers together well enough for machine quilting. Layers of the quilt are secured on a table and then pinned with safety pins. We love Sanibel, too. For very Previously my finished quilt tops would be set aside until I had time to make room to spread out my new quilt and get it basted. Once that is in place and smooth I remove the clamps and slide the quilt forward so I can do the “southeast” quarter of the quilt the same way. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of each method. More of my story here. I just like to be prepared. For larger quilts, the spray adhesive will be applied in sections. Tip: As with all products applied directly to fabric, I would recommend testing the spray on a sample of fabric and the wadding used in your quilt to check the adhesion and any other effects from using spray. I usually buy the large cans and have easily basted 5 or 6 quilts with one can, and even more if they are small quilts. Welcome to Week Eighteen of The Better Machine Quilt-a-long based on my book 25 Days to Better Machine Quilting. Lightly spray When trying new patterns or quilt piecing methods, I tend to initially make a small size quilt as a sample. Combine 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Fortunately, learning how to spray baste your quilt with temporary spray adhesive is easy. It may take an hour or more to pin-baste a quilt, while spray baste can be applied in minutes. I think this may become my go-to method. old sheet for a large quilt that will be spray basted on the floor. Overall: Best for hand quilting, avoid for free motion quilting, Press basting: Small quilts, Cotton batting. I'm glad you enjoyed the spray basting video. BTW basting/sandwiching a large quilt is my absolute least favorite part of quilting, well that and marking a quilt. I will try your method next time! It saves my hands so much during the basting and they are so easy to remove as you quilt. This has saved me hours of valuable quilting time. Welcome to my creative journey. Cons – if not careful you can securely press in wrinkles. Only 0 left! I started on the left hand side of the picture and worked my … is that easy to use. Do the same for the other area(s). Each layer is held to the adjacent layer so you can quilt with little or no worry as the backing, batting and quilt top stay nicely in place. Therefore, not many quilt tops were getting finished and that was disappointing. it has very little odor, it’s not necessary to use it heavily to baste your quilt well and overspray can be controlled with a piece of cardboard held at right angles to the quilt when you get near the edges. There is some cost initially but they last forever! Quantity. I have a queen size hand appliqued quilt that I will be hand quilting. 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