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cjomomma 04-12-2011 12:26 PM

I cleared a wall in the hall way because I wanted to try spray basting. This after I spent most of the pin basting a quilt and my back is now aching.
I hung the backing on the wall then sprayed the basting but the batting wouldn't stick to it so I pin the batting up with the backing. I sprayed the batting then stuck the top to it and it worked. But I don't know why the batting would not stick to backing. I went ahead and pinned the layers together. I like the whole spray basting idea but i am not sure this is something i can afford to do. Do any of you have any suggestions for me as to a brand that is inexpensive but still works great.

I have 40 or so quilts to sandwich and quilt by June 24th to sell at a charity event to help Tymeless hearts raise money for CHD (child heart disease)

1 more question how many baby to full size quilts can you baste with 1 can?

Thank you!

katier825 04-12-2011 12:28 PM

What kind of batting? It doesn't stick to poly batting well. I get a few large lap quilts from a can of spray baste.

Prism99 04-12-2011 12:44 PM

I won't use anything but 505 anymore. For me, it is worth the money!

They say to spray the batting; not sure why.

I think spray basting on a table is easier than on a wall. Also, I found out that it's a good idea to position the batting on the backing first, then fold back half the batting. Spray half of batting and reposition, then fold back other half, spray and reposition. First time I did it I sprayed the entire batting and then tried to position it. Never again! Much easier to do the half-and-half technique (whether on a wall or a table or floor).

hobbykat1955 04-12-2011 12:46 PM

Have you tried Fusible batting where you just iron it on and it sticks...

thequiltmama 04-12-2011 12:51 PM

with fluffy batting spray the batting not the fabric, that seems to help me. :)

familyfun 04-12-2011 12:54 PM

I use June Taylor and really like it. I do agree with the prev post that it does not stick to poly well.. I usually use w&n and have had no problems. As for how far a can goes I dont know yet. I have only done 3 small wall quilts.. but I can tell you my can feels almost full

SEW 04-12-2011 01:04 PM

So glad you started this thread... I will be watching the replies. Have the can of spray basting. Just working up the courage to use it!

cjomomma 04-12-2011 01:10 PM

I think I see my error now.
I need to spray the batting and not the fabric.
Thank you for all the advice. I appreciate it.

cjomomma 04-12-2011 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by Prism99
I won't use anything but 505 anymore. For me, it is worth the money!

They say to spray the batting; not sure why.

I think spray basting on a table is easier than on a wall. Also, I found out that it's a good idea to position the batting on the backing first, then fold back half the batting. Spray half of batting and reposition, then fold back other half, spray and reposition. First time I did it I sprayed the entire batting and then tried to position it. Never again! Much easier to do the half-and-half technique (whether on a wall or a table or floor).

I don't have a table that's big enough so I have to use the wall.

cjomomma 04-12-2011 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
Have you tried Fusible batting where you just iron it on and it sticks...

That's an idea. Thank you.


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