tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post1848795399039344525..comments2024-03-27T18:54:15.802+11:00Comments on Red Pepper Quilts: Basting and BattingRed Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146251579528285964noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-9036468202558271442013-02-13T07:00:00.125+11:002013-02-13T07:00:00.125+11:00Thank you for these tips - I have used a similar m...Thank you for these tips - I have used a similar method, but I think I haven't pulled the layers taut enough as I've had some puckering/wrinkling. Your work is always so crisp... will have to keep practicing!!!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770384582734678303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-88924780384696475652013-02-13T06:58:13.962+11:002013-02-13T06:58:13.962+11:00Thank you so much for these tips - I have used a s...Thank you so much for these tips - I have used a similar method, but I think I haven't pulled the layers taut enough as I have gotten some puckering/wrinkling. Your work is always so crisp. I will have to keep practicing. Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770384582734678303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-84605355777403432382012-10-09T18:43:34.199+11:002012-10-09T18:43:34.199+11:00If you ever decide to spray baste, make sure it is...If you ever decide to spray baste, make sure it is in a well ventilated area! Otherwise you will face dire consequences-headache, dizziness, clammy sweating, discomfort and stomach upset. A sad lesson learned :(Brianna Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683879412848213745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-44243691048388754592010-09-07T12:30:23.825+10:002010-09-07T12:30:23.825+10:00The backs of my quilts sometimes pucker or fold. ...The backs of my quilts sometimes pucker or fold. Am I not pinning enough? Or am I not making the backing tight enough when I tape it down? I am about to straight line quilt for the first time, I usually stiple... I'm a little nervous!juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247781854328007775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-17716784678244029982010-06-23T00:06:21.495+10:002010-06-23T00:06:21.495+10:00I've never sprayed or pinned, I always use a n...I've never sprayed or pinned, I always use a needle and thread! I've never managed to get pins that work and I only use spray on very small projects. Thanks for the tips, I love your quilts.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120096518662753347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-12268637216979140422010-06-10T07:19:05.319+10:002010-06-10T07:19:05.319+10:00Great colors in that quilt! You have wonderful tas...Great colors in that quilt! You have wonderful taste.Soak Wash Inchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466510138065948133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-89319189258123969252009-07-03T00:32:16.233+10:002009-07-03T00:32:16.233+10:00Thank you for the impetus to get my current quilt ...Thank you for the impetus to get my current quilt backing finished so I can put the quilt on the frame. The thought of basting, whether spray or pin, makes me shudder. I often wish I had a bigger/better quilting machine and frame, but I remember now why I love my Little Gracie II. No basting! I just roll the layers onto the frame and start quilting. It takes about 20 minutes to load the quilt, which is VASTLY better than basting.<br /><br />However, if basting is unavoidable, I read an interesting suggestion for saving your knees (it's also good if you don't have enough floor space to lay out a quilt). Use the wall instead. Do everything exactly as you do on the floor, but do it vertically instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-37149996022535760032009-06-30T05:37:44.091+10:002009-06-30T05:37:44.091+10:00I appreciate this post so much!!! I have yet to f...I appreciate this post so much!!! I have yet to finish my first quilt and am worried about getting wrinkles when I'm quilting. Seeing pictures of exactly how you do it give me confidence that I can do it too. Thank-you!!Cydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487177525764631375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-12167834443586232362009-06-28T13:26:11.870+10:002009-06-28T13:26:11.870+10:00Beautiful quilt! I love your border with the AB do...Beautiful quilt! I love your border with the AB dots. I spray basted my recent baby quilt and had great success. My quilt along quilt is so much bigger and I did spray baste is after taping it all out on my wood floor. Ugh...sticky mess on the floor, although it washed right off with water, my knees are BRUISED! Still, and I was basting it on Tuesday!!!! I was about done when dh suggested I use his volleyball kneepads...world of difference! I am using my Stitch Regulator on this quilt and it seems to be getting gummed up. I quilted for 5 hours last night and had to clean off the needle and bottom of the BSR a few times. Today I just can't get it to work as well and not sure if there is something gummed up or what. :S Not sure if the spray basting is worth it afterall.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644905777364436470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-66256724277348433232009-06-28T08:33:10.750+10:002009-06-28T08:33:10.750+10:00well I'm just busy scraping myself off the flo...well I'm just busy scraping myself off the floor after I fainted with delight at the beauty of the quilt top! You seriously have an amazing eye for colour combinations. The information you have provided her e is invaluable Rita - I'm a ways off needing it (just concentrating on getting the seams matching!) but I will be back to read it again no doubt :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310824411609745841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-35728991176474507162009-06-27T23:03:40.867+10:002009-06-27T23:03:40.867+10:00What a wonderful post with some fantastic tips and...What a wonderful post with some fantastic tips and ideas for those who quilt on home machines. I have always wondered what Matilda's batting is like. It is very difficult to find it here in the states. I bet it is very nice to work with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515452957964923679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-37549807464170417222009-06-27T22:23:44.344+10:002009-06-27T22:23:44.344+10:00I love your blog and have learned so much from you...I love your blog and have learned so much from you. I will definitely try out your method for basting my next quilt. I have just finished my second quilt yesterday and am a little dissapointed with the finish, it is a little poofy and has pulled with the machine as i sewed on the binding (i unpicked it twice it is better but still not great). My husband thinks I am nuts and it looks great, i guess i like a flatter smooth finish not the crinkly look.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082985372228389850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-30228835229128089562009-06-27T19:02:23.346+10:002009-06-27T19:02:23.346+10:00posting again to say that Matilda's was my fav...posting again to say that Matilda's was my fave batting until recently when my fave local quilt store started stocking a 240cm wide 50% cotton/50% bamboo batting for $26m!! It is soft and silky, quilts like butter, washes like a dream and drapes beautifully. The quilts feel light but are very warm. And the bamboo is antibacterial and great for items for children and babies.Shrinkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384259261142114629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-52394103385408558482009-06-27T18:58:36.347+10:002009-06-27T18:58:36.347+10:00you are way more patient than me! I am a spray bas...you are way more patient than me! I am a spray baster all the way and have been for years. I have not yet encountered any difficulties or complaints and have sprayed everything from quilts for our use at home to baby gift quilts. I always wash the quilts (I use SOAK too) before gifting them and have never had anyway report any issues of irritation or allergy, so I think it must essentially all remove in the first wash or so. It pays to tape down the backing as you already do, then roll your batting firmly around a mailing tube or similar, and starting at the top end of your backing spray along the width and down a couple of inches, then unroll enough batting to cover the sprayed area, make sure it's all smooth with your hand, then carry on, section by section til you're done. Repeat with quilt top. I've don so many now I will do a cot-sized half the quilt at a time, and a twin quilt in quarters! What can i say, I'm lazy! The spray is way more forgiving than you might think and there is nothing to worry about caching your machine foot on.Shrinkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384259261142114629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-39807323475978805822009-06-27T15:55:14.324+10:002009-06-27T15:55:14.324+10:00Hi Rita,
Thanks for your lovely words about my fin...Hi Rita,<br />Thanks for your lovely words about my finished quilt! Your inspiration and advice helped me get there.<br />I always enjoy reading your blog :-) so please accept the Lemonade and Lovely Blog awards from me, to pass on if you feel inspired! Susieflowerpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512097103022836377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-31138187713320059962009-06-27T13:10:45.137+10:002009-06-27T13:10:45.137+10:00Oh my goodness you couldn't have had better ti...Oh my goodness you couldn't have had better timing on this. I'll be basting my second quilt soon and this will come quite in handy! LOVE YOUR QUILTS!!tammywith2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10568248411544696504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-45929196375852967482009-06-27T12:40:02.667+10:002009-06-27T12:40:02.667+10:00thanks for the tips...this quilt looks lovelythanks for the tips...this quilt looks lovelyLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183716038434262407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-36447054350675457712009-06-27T11:38:19.166+10:002009-06-27T11:38:19.166+10:00A nice little read thanks, Rita - scrim down, than...A nice little read thanks, Rita - scrim down, thanks, I often wondered. Prewash and SOAK? - no I haven't but will try - the modern quilts look nice kept crisp - where do you buy SOAK, please?<br />Hugs - Lurlineā„Lurlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17598616574516695553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-17089216935379273162009-06-27T11:33:55.167+10:002009-06-27T11:33:55.167+10:00yep, wished i had read this before using basting s...yep, wished i had read this before using basting spray. <br /><br />this sounds amazing, simple and straightforward, and (most importantly) clean. please continue using this method. do not use basting spray. especially do not use basting spray while trying to use your rug as "traction" and wood floor as "square/straight edging". we've only just gotten all the sticky off the floor. one goo thing, the rug doesn't slide as much anymore.<br /><br />i'm using your method next time. thanks!k. caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470308825104152445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-33155896999681630192009-06-27T10:59:58.120+10:002009-06-27T10:59:58.120+10:00I baste quilts on the floor this way, too. I'...I baste quilts on the floor this way, too. I've never thought about which way to place the scrim. I'll have to pay more attention next time. Really love your Block Party quilt!Kim Bracketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947521293707280080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-91649850042066256972009-06-27T09:45:18.246+10:002009-06-27T09:45:18.246+10:00I can say that this is the BEST basting method...t...I can say that this is the BEST basting method...tape, pull, tap, pull, then layer and layer, and pin, pin, pin. It may be a day on the floor but its a day well spent. Just ask Deb!One Flew Overhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12559822709683244056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-19068964975898562372009-06-27T07:31:35.325+10:002009-06-27T07:31:35.325+10:00I baste like you do. (I think we went to the same ...I baste like you do. (I think we went to the same machine quilting workshop!!)<br />I've used the basting spray. It works well but totally gums up your machine. I now have the luxury of an old machine that I use for tasks like spray basted quilting but I hardly use it these days.<br />Andi :-)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494036247908661426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-72807831181198565642009-06-27T06:12:37.815+10:002009-06-27T06:12:37.815+10:00Thank you so so much! What I was doing was NOT wor...Thank you so so much! What I was doing was NOT working, so I am thrilled to have a new method to try.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to explain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-71624086914978865642009-06-27T04:10:04.767+10:002009-06-27T04:10:04.767+10:00oh i remember those days... i used to pin the back...oh i remember those days... i used to pin the backing to carpet and go from there... but now that i have a 10ft frame there is no more basting!!Julie @ Jaybird Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862285003347896342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7027731275129684828.post-17722327163183045962009-06-27T03:58:40.892+10:002009-06-27T03:58:40.892+10:00I use basting spray for most of my quilts, reinfor...I use basting spray for most of my quilts, reinforced with a few basting pins, because I have a bad back, and leaning over the floor for long periods of time is a killer, and pins get in the way while quilting. I like bamboo/cotton blend batting because it tends to adhere naturally to the fabric.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444958007628185473noreply@blogger.com