Just a reminder, ladies, if you choose to use the spray basting products (I do not), please use a respirator mask or do it outside. That stuff that is causing the batting and backing to stick to the quilt top is also going into your lungs, and will not do them any good.

Pat in Rockport, TX

I always use spray and have never had a problem. I did a queen size quilt that way. Really did a number on my back, shoulders and arms but no trouble with shifting. Gloria, thanking my lucky stars for living on the high ground.

I agree with Bridget, on the smaller pieces it REALLY works great. I've yet to use it on a large project, but I would make sure to cover it well with the spray or to randomly place a few pins if I were worried about it.

Carla

Bridget473 wrote:
I spray basted a lap size quilt that I made. It worked out really good, except for towards the end I had a few puckers, because my layers kind of shifted. BUT, I did not use very much spray (I was worried about getting the overspray on my surfaces). So next time I will cover my areas and use more spray!!

I don't ever pin when I spray baste and it's never caused a problem for me. Everything does stay secure. Spray basting is great for smaller items. And we'd love to see your project when you're done! Good luck!

I am really new at quilting. I bought some basting spray and used it on some fabric that I am quilting to make a pocketbook. I machine quilt so should I pin the fabric as well? It seems pretty secure, but thought I should ask for advice before messing up pretty fabric. Thanks.