505 Basting spray

[cindyg]

Does the 505 basting spray gum up your needle? My friend used basting spray on her quilt but she can't remember what brand. Anyway, she spent more time cleaning off her needle that she did quilting. That would not be my cup of tea.

[CaroleJ]

Cindyg, NO...it doesn't...my hand to God! That's why I like it so much. It has plenty of stickum power, but you can reposition your pieces. It dries thoroughly and you can sew right through it with no problem. It also washes off surfaces with a little soap and a gentle scrubbie pad.

It's smelly, so open your windows when you use it. Just a light spray will do the trick.

If your friend had a gummed up needle, I seriously doubt she was using Formula 505...

[HomespunMary]

Cindy, my answer would be exactly the same as Carole's. It dries completely, and I've never seen any trace whatsoever on my needle. I too would guess that it wasn't the 505 brand she used.

Personally, I doubt that I would even be quilting at all if it weren't for the 505 basting spray. I can't stand the thought of basting a large quilt with safety pins. I just don't have the patience. So, the 505 can is my best friend and my best ever sewing notion

[cindyg]

Thanks so much for the info. I will pass this on right away.

[sewbug]

There are many types of spray adhesives. Some quilters mess up thinking they will save a few dollars and buy the cheaper spray. The cheaper ones will adhesive alright but that is the problem. If it doesn't say for quilt basting then I would stick with the good stuff.

[grammiequilts]

Read the warnings on all the cans this stuff is not always safe but it does work if you take precautions

[Susie]

I love the 505 Basting spray. It has never gummed up my needle. I once bought some June Tailor Basting spray but it smelled a lot stronger and it seemed sticky so now I am just sticking (no pun intended) with the 505 spray.
Susie

[swakins]

505 does not gum up the needle, but I did find that Sullivans gummed up the needle. I kept some alchohol swabs nearby when I used it and would swipe the needle periodically. Both are pretty hard on the lungs, next time I use them I plan on doing it out doors or in the garage with the door open.

[sadiedaisy1]

How big of a quilt will you use the spray vs. pin basting? I've tried the spray adhesive on a wall hanging, but not bigger than that. Just wondered how practical it is on a bigger quilt and does it make a difference how long it sits before you get around to quilting it...for instance does the stickiness wear off after a week or two?? Thanks!

[Granma2five]

I have used Sulky's KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive with no problems whatsoever. It is fume free, non toxic, non flammable, etc. The only downfall is that it will dry up in 3-5 days, so you have to quilt quick. I only use it in the winter months when I can't do it in the garage.

I've used June Taylor's with success every time but this last time. I must've sprayed my quilt too heavily and skipped stitched resulted. Once I cleaned the needle off I was good to go again for a while.