Spray basting allows you to let an unfinished quilt sit for a few months easily in the spray basted form all rolled up. 15 Nov 2012 15:33 #91841 drj2athome; OFFLINE; Posts: 640; Thank you received: 3 This spray provides a wide spray angle that can easily coat fabrics and papers, and comes off easily with little residue. Overall very happy with this product and highly recommend for quilting. Learn how to use June Tailor's Quilt Basting Spray to spray baste quilt layers. It will eventually stop being sticky, but I don't think it actually goes away when washed (at least the two brands I tried didn't wash out when washed in cold water).… I've always been able to track down a couple big tables at a church or quilt shop, and I lay out the three layers, taping the backing down. Jayne To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. For your fabrics, we recommend starching them before cutting. I've done up to a queen size, and I always spray the fabric, not the batting. I like to leave an extra 1-2 inches of batting all around the quilt top. One note: I had some fabric that was a polyester minky fabric and tried to wash the basting spray out of the fabric. I mostly pin baste. 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. The only time you won’t need to baste a quilt is if you’re quilting it on a long arm quilting machine. 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. Basting a quilt can be a bit of a pain. It is a temporary adhesive, which is perfect for all those quilts, applique, basting, hemming, embroidery, or other sewing and crafting projects.The spray adhesive is a great alternative to spending tons of time doing frustrating pinning on all different sizes of projects. October 18, 2019 at 3:23 pm Reply You quilt or tie your quilt and then wash the basting out when you wash your quilt. This will make cutting easier and more accurate and you will be able to better finger press your seams as you sew. The glue washes out after the quilt is finished. Dritzs basting spray is the perfect solution for a craft that needs a temporary adhesive. Explore quilt basting sprays at JOANN. I have on occasion used the old school methods of pinning and hand basting when I was out of spray. Pull back about half of your quilt top. A few years ago I ran across a research paper put out by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on the effects of lots of different glues commonly used in quilts including basting spray, fusible webs, and fusible batting. It was a great excercise to insure I never run out again! Does basting spray wash out? One of the worst moments you can experience as a quilter is putting a quilt into the wash for the first time, then taking it out and seeing to your horror that one or more of the fabrics in the quilt has bled dye onto other parts of the quilt. If you have allergies, this is probably not a good option for you. Spray the 505 spray directly on the batting, starting at that midway point (a … Apparently, the other pros are correct: if you desire to wash out the basting spray on anything other than cotton, then dry cleaning is a must. helps much! Lay out batting (I like to work on carpet because it holds the batting in place a bit), then lay out the quilt back on the batting. So I stopped using it, and went to a spray basting product, starch, and pins instead, which never laid as flat as the fusible. There are several popular methods textile artists use to baste quilts. Said the spray would wiped right off. The spray make not stick as well to other fibers. Make sure to tape … Date published: 2020-02-04 Rated 5 out of 5 by Dragonfly Dreams from best basting spray I have ever tried Super product! Basting spray is a temporary adhesive spray designed for fabrics. Mar 27, 2017 - In case you don't want to read this whole long post, the short answer is no, quilter's temporary basting spray does not wash out. Fold half of the backing up and spray both the batting and underside of the backing generously (not dripping, but definitely damp). Most of the time, when I mention glue basting to new quilters, or to experienced quilters who are new to me, I … Smooth out all the wrinkles. The Basting Quilt Spray is a great helper when you are getting your quilt ready to quilt! In my opinion, it will save you time, thread, and a lot of frustration when your quilt … I too find it hard to get the residue off so I do it outside whenever possible. It will wash out of quilt. I saw Jenny Doan in one of her early videos demo spray basting and that is all I use. 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive Quilt Basting. At this point I trim the batting if it’s significantly larger than the quilt top. It will help keep your layers together as you work. I think the hair spray idea is interesting. Jul 3, 2020 - In case you don't want to read this whole long post, the short answer is no, quilter's temporary basting spray does not wash out. I am a newbie to quilting. My concern. A high-quality spray will be easy for your machine to sew through without any gunky build-up. Glue basting is one of my favorite sewing and quilting tools. Find a place where you can lay out your quilt. I thought the spray was water soluble because everywhere I read about "spray baste" or "basting spray" either said they were water soluable and/or that they came out in the wash (kind of the same thing anyway, no? Yes, pin-basting is slower and thoroughly annoying, but it does work. Use Quilt Basting Spray to attach your backing fabric. Some people (like me) are really irritated by the chemicals and I’m not sure that they wash out. I know people feel strongly about their choice of batting but I love this product for its ease of use, its lightness, its beautiful loft that gives my quilts the feel of an old english comforter, its washability. It helps me with efficiency and accuracy when I sew, which makes me happier with my results. Yes it does wash out and the best thing is that you can re … [divider] Other quilters have reported good results with alternatives such as home made recipes using Elmers Glue or Spray Starch. A loooong time ago I became increasingly frustrated with all the ways that existed to baste my larger quilts. It will eventually stop being sticky, but I don't think it actually goes away when washed (at least the two brands I tried didn't wash out when washed in cold water).… I have Dritz Basting Spray. I use 505™ Basting Spray. I tried pin basting and oh my aching back, not to mention I always, without fail, would have a pucker on the back of my quilt when I had finished quilting. How easy is it to clean up and does it wash out of the fabric? Angela Pingel experimented with a baby quilt. In fact, if you ask a hundred different quilters how to baste a quilt, you just may get a hundred different answers. I have used june taylor's brand, it worked but expensive, messy, and has an odor. Possible qult top tragedy due to spray basting. If you search for “quilt basting alternatives” or “quilt basting … Can you wash out spray baste? Now baste quilt layers together instantly with this acid free spray. Make sure you do not spray too much glue, you want a nice even coat. Basting spray is basically spray glue, so if you use the quilt as a “blanket” then you’ll want to wash it out. My sister brought over some spray and used my large island to spray and put together some quilts. [divider]Quilt Basting Sprays and Alternatives. 505 only! This fabulous spray adhesive has totally changed my quilt basting process. There are some methods for this, but I've never found anything that does the job right. I was introduced to spray basting at my guild's charity sewing day, making quilts for preemies in the NICU. Batting My batting of choice is Hobbs Polydown 100% polyester batting. Basting Your Quilt: Spray baste: My favorite way to baste my quilt is by using Spray Baste! Getting the positioning right, making sure it stays in place, and getting everything situated can take a long time, and it's pretty easy to mess up. Perfect for sewing and quilting, this spray can elevate your art with simplicity and grace. *** There was one posting that someone had sprayed a quilt and left for a few months and they had some mold grow. - In a clean spray bottle add 8 ounces of rubbing alcohol and the cooled flour mixture, gently shake and go sandwich a quilt. ), so it didn't occur to me that there might be one that didn't. Babies have delicate skin but can’t tell you when something makes them itchy. Please be careful with spray basting a baby quilt. Odif USA 505 Spray is a perfect adhesive for fabric, batting, or even paper. I want to cover my table with a cloth and spray a table runner. If you pin it, you can prick yourself or accidentally move a pin out of place. First of all, when basting a quilt with spray, it is best to use pre-washed 100% cotton fabrics. Well, it didn't. A large quilt could take me a couple hours or more if I … Thank you for the speedy response! I love spray basting too! When she was ready to quilt it, she simply unrolled the quilt and smoothed out the layers. Re: Please help! You can use glue basting for piecing and for glue basting a quilt sandwich . This is what I use to baste my quilt with. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. In a nutshell, glue basting means you hold quilt material together with glue, rather than with pins, tacks, etc. Quilting Questions; If this is your first visit to the Missouri Star Quilt Co's "Quilter's Forum", be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Lay out your quilt top on the batting. I haven't specifically tested how it washes out, but I haven't had any problems, and I assume the hospital would have told us if there were any concerns over chemical residues - they set the standards for the materials we used. 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