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Basting Gun

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HomespunMary
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by HomespunMary » Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:49 pm

Linda, yes, the basting spray holds the three layers together really secure! Once spray-basted, the quilt sandwich can withstand very heavy handling, over a long time period (at least a few months), and it won't shift a bit. It is remarkably efficient. Also, the glue is helping to prevent any puckering that may otherwise occur. In my view, it is a fantastic invention!

I've heard different experiences form different brands, though.The one I had heard only good things about was the 505, so that's the one I've been using and I love it!
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ibquilting1
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by ibquilting1 » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:01 pm

I have used the basting on a couple of quilts but I don't think it holds the fabric tight enough. It also leaves holes in the fabric. Carol
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suzette58
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by suzette58 » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:03 am

Where do you get the basting spray? I searched on QIAD and it didn't come up. Basting has to be my least favorite part of quilting.

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Suellen
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by Suellen » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:13 am

I'm glad this came up. I was just looking at our local craft store ad and they have one of the basting guns on sale. I was thinking of trying it. Now I think my money would be better spent on trying the basting spray. Thanks
Suellen
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nanjam62
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by nanjam62 » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:34 am

Mine doesn't hold the fabric tight enough and you are supposed to use some kind of egg crate thing under it, which I don't have andd so it is hard to get them to go through. So I just use mine for other things like Sherry. I pin mine but that is as bad as basting I think. I have some 505 that I think I will try the next time.
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HomespunMary
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by HomespunMary » Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:17 pm

Bringing this back to the top for Inka.
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INKA
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by INKA » Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:58 pm

nanjam 62 and others using PINS - I think my pins are giant and they seem to make and leave HOLES in the fabric, which I hate!
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INKA
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by INKA » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:00 pm

I hear using basting GLUE SPRAY results in sticky needles and thread and untidy looks of your work ... (?)
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INKA
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by INKA » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:05 pm

Thanks to ALL of you - I think you have saved me a lot of money and disappointment .... Next I am going to look for a real good basting spray, maybe the 5O5 if I manage to find it here. Which online shop would sell it, by the way?
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Evie
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Re: Basting Gun

Post by Evie » Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:06 am

Inka, they sell the 505 here:

http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/n ... sp?i=11579

I found it at a local quilt store and the price is the same as here.

I really like this spray best of all. It kept my quilt layers from shifting (I used minkee for the backing). I still pinned, but I didn't pin as much if I hadn't sprayed.

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