Quilt Basting Spray
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| I have recently discovered quilt basting spray. It is great for quilts
that are going to be machine quilted because it prevents any kind of shifting
that may normally occur with the use of thread basting or pins, plus, there
are no threads or pins to get in your way or remove later. I have also
used it on a quilt that is being hand basted. There does not seem to be
any problem quilting through it. |
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| I have basted both large and small quilting projects with it and have
come up with these tips for anyone wanting to try it out. |
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- Basting spray seems to work best with all cotton or mostly cotton batts.
- Tape the backing to a large flat surface, usually the kitchen floor.
There will be overspray, and as I have found it difficult to clean
up off the floor, put some kind of protective covering on the flat surface
around the quilt back.
- Lay the batting into place over the back, then fold back half the batting
and spray both it and the back. Gently, fold the batting over the
back and press it into place, pushing it in all directions to smooth.
Do not
leave any wrinkles in the batting.
- Repeat with the other half of the batting.
- Lay the quilt top on the batting and repeat with the folding and basting,
this time spraying both thte batting and quilt. Be sure to smooth
the quilt top so there are no wrinkles in it.
- Leave the basted quilt in place for awhile to dry.
- Lightly spraying both sides of the batting and wrong sides of the quilt
top really seems to give a better hold, especially on full size quilts.
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| I may never thread baste again. I hope that this tip has been helpful
to you. |
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| Karen S. Riggins |
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