Wednesday, May 30, 2012

W.I.P


I finished the quilting on my picnic quilt and have added the binding. Now I just have to hand sew the binding. I really want to be done by Friday.


The plan was for the entire back to have the red/trees but ran out of the fabric. This project was not from a pattern and just kept evolving so I had to use what I had to get it done. However I am pleased. I had a pick of the front but will have to take another one and post later.  Tonight I am going to try and get a design wall up before I start on the next thing.  

Oh!! This time I used a spray adhesive for the basting instead of pins. There were pros and cons.

Pros:
No pinning
no taking out pins as I quilt
no quilting on pins or in the middle of them (yes I have done this)

Cons:
Can be a little sticky.
hard time getting the wrinkles out after it was basted together.

I think that when I get my design wall up it will cancel out that con.  I will post a walk through of using the spray basting on the design wall compared to on the floor.


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  1. Bethany (Make Me A Quilt)May 30, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Good for you on the hand binding! I love the look, but I've only done it a few times.
    I've never tried spray basting, but I've thought about it. It sounds so easy, but I wonder about the smell? I'll be on the lookout for your walk through on the spray basting! :)

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  2. ShanMay 30, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Sure thing. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. MollyMay 30, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks for the review of the spray basting! I've been thinking of trying that because, of course, I hate pinning (does anyone like it?). My problem is my lack of space and not wanting to spray my carpet.

    Your quilt looks like a beauty and I can't wait to see the final product.

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    1. ShanMay 31, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks. I think the spray basting will go mush smoother on the design wall. I will be sure to let you know. Thanks for stopping by.

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  4. Karen MMay 31, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Thanks for sharing your progress. I used spray adhesive when DH and I made my design wall. We used it outside on the deck and we were still annoyed with the overspray leaving the surface tacky. I don't know if I will ever use it on a quilt. Did you experience any gumming up on your needle?

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  5. ShanMay 31, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    No issue with it making my needle messy.

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  6. UnknownJune 1, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I love Aneela's Little Apples! I need to try the spray basting some time!

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