When I basted this mystery challenge quilt (that I can’t show you yet) I improved the technique a little. I took my two boards and marked the center point and then marked one inch increments to the end of the boards. I numbered the center at 0 then 1s on either side, then 2s next and so on to the last mark. I can position my top and backing more easily on the center of the boards after marking the center of the quilt and the quilt backing.
I use painter’s tape to get my backing and quilt top started on the boards then carefully roll them up, keeping the ends as even as I can so it is rolled straight.
Lay the batting on a section of unrolled backing smoothing it to the backing then center a portion of the unrolled quilt top smoothing it down too, then baste the layers together. I keep my basting lines about 2 fingers distance apart.
You did get a peek at which panel I choose to work on but now you can wonder what I did to it. It is really hard not to share everything I am doing to this quilt as I am working on it. May give you a few more sneak peeks before I finish it……just have to wait and see.
Lynn
4 comments:
hmmm, this looks very interesting. I will have to check it out again on Sharon's You Tube. I always find it hard to find a place large enough to do basting. However, I have liked using the basting spray on a lot of projects. Have you tried it? I like the 505 basting spray better than Sulivan's but haven't tried any others yet.
I've never seen this method before. I too use spray basting. I'll have to check out the videos. This is my least favorite part of quilting--making the sandwich. I'm always looking for a better and easier way.
Brilliant to use measuring marks to keep all in order.
Question - would ROUND PVC pipe work better? I am still having occasional issues with little pleats in the back. Even taping the backing down, and pinning and/or basting requires a lot of fiddling.
Great ideas to add to a great basting method. Thanks for the top tips :o)
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