machine basting a quilt

I’m so happy you included board basting in your how-to! Or the pins will get in the way once I start outlining my quilting design with a water pin. I’ve also heard that long arm quilters will baste for a small fee. I love your style of writing. Buy proper quilting pins with a curve. Suzy! I have always been afraid the pinning will scratch my hardwood floors. I do the same process as well. Its been very helpful to me. Thanks again! For decades quilters only had their hands, a needle and thread as tools for putting quilts together. I don’t have problems with puckers and I love that I don’t have pins to worry about when I’m quilting. like 27mm or 37mm? Do you have any problems this way? ha! I’m definitely bookmarking this post for when I decide to embark on my first quilt. Hi Suzy, You just might have a convert. I usually have my cow-fearing son (and husband) with me, so we pin baste in the kids section and lots of families want to learn more! I am totally new to quilting. I have picked up some tips along the way. My crib quilt top has been folded in my closet for a couple weeks and has gotten some creases, but I’m going to have to baste it on my living room floor all one evening after my munchkin is asleep, and I don’t know that I’ll have time to iron, make my quilt sandwich & pin it all…. :)AJ, pforgerson,I haven't had to worry about this because my floors are already distressed, but some of the commenters above use a cutting mat beneath their quilt to protect their floors/surface. It will tag different items with a price or put a label on them so people know what the item is. To make sure you hold that sandwich in place, you are going to want to place a pin at least every four inches in rows throughout the quilt. In the beginning of FMQing I was always in a hurry. (I learned that from an old [75+] lady in my traditional guild. That works great for baby quilts and throws, and it gives me a great chance to talk to people about quilts. That’s what I did in my last quilt and it’s saved my fingers but I only did a cross hatch. To make sure you hold that sandwich in place, you are going to want to place a pin at least every four inches in rows throughout the quilt. Help? makes so much sense!!!!! Shhhhh.). I imagine it would be done with your butt up in the air, searching for another pin, then having to breathe as you don't move your knee so as to wiggle the fabric ;) ;) DEFINITELY part of an advanced yoga class!!! Do you have this issue? I personally do not like spray basting for a few reasons: One major advantage to spray basting? She would tuck everything in and see it closed, but I’m worried that I don’t really understand how she did this. Well written and great example how to center the quilt! Does it even matter?? Basting isn’t tedious at all and your fingers and back will feel great the whole time! It’s much easier to use water soluble thread for basting so you don’t have to worry about ripping out the basting stitches as you quilt your quilt. I do spray liberally but not excessively. Note, basting pins are inexplicably sold in relatively small numbers as I discovered when doing my first quilt, so if you’re into quilts that you can actually sleep under, you might want to grab a couple of packets of them when you’re starting out, you’re going to need a few hundred. Get it here! I am making a bed-sized quilt now and several experienced advisors (bless you for your love and sharing) have instructed us to make the backing 4 inches all around larger than the pieced top. Spray Basting with Christa Watson. I've always lived in homes where the floors were pretty distressed already, so a few pin marks were not going to be noticed! I started board basting a couple of years ago and have never gone back to crawling around on the floor. Fingers crossed :). Or do you just have straight safety pins? - Suzy Quilts, Quilt Tying Tutorial: How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn or Embroidery Thread - Suzy Quilts, A Scrappy Modern Quilt: The Campfire Pattern, Zipper Pouch Tutorial: How to Sew a Simple Pouch from Scraps, Lay the backing fabric on the floor with the BACK of the fabric facing UP (that means the printed or right side of the fabric is facing the floor. This is merely one way to do it, but it is my preferred method. I’ve tried spray basting and my tip is to do it with a friend. Thank you. More casual jobs get pins. First time quilter here with a beginner’s question: do my quilt top & backing fabric need to be ironed/pressed before I pin baste it? I do not like removing the safety pins while quilting but will rather have that than not enough basting. Machine Binding with Glue-Basting At the last STLMQG meeting, a lady and I were talking about binding and she was asking how I finish mine entirely by machine, no hand stitching whatsoever. I have hardwood floors and not the newer stuff. I will send out the link through my newsletter and on social media once it’s available. Thank you for sharing! And you definitely don’t want to sew over them. I learned a lot this afternoon.Thanky you so much. Traded black walnuts for a friend at church to make the risers. Takes longer maybe? In this video, you’ll discover techniques for securing your quilt layers together on a longarm quilting machine. Scratching my floors is something I’ve always been really aware of, however, I’ve yet for it to happen once…and I’m not that careful and I baste A LOT. Do you think I’ll need more than 100 pins for a double quilt? I've been basting my quilts like this for 25 years and have yet to have a ripple on the back yet! Anyway, I bet the duct tape sticks to everything! i believe i’m won over by pin basting…due to my cheapness as well as disdain for cleaning up stick stuff… and I don’t have a sweet table to lay the quilt on. The other good news is, we’re all in this together! You have to open them up to remove them from your quilt, right? This is for prepping the quilt either for machine quilting or hand quilting. xo. It works great. Oct 8, 2016 - Explore Kris Watson's board "Spray basting a quilt" on Pinterest. feeling excited! Join my Basting Support Group, and read on. DO NOT machine quilt these lines out from the center as that would distort your quilt. There’s even a video. Then once the quilting is completed, you will trim the excess off (also called squaring up the quilt) – so that the top, batting, & backing are all the same size….Then you begin the binding process. (I go back and forth on which I like better, so I tend to use both…maybe less hand fatigue by changing the size of the grip?). Matchstick Quilting) - Suzy Quilts, https://suzyquilts.com/how-to-sew-binding-on-a-quilt/, https://www.joann.com/floor-quilt-frame/4794046.html#q=quilt%2Bframe&start=1, Quilting Technique Questions – Answered: Part III - Suzy Quilts, How to Make the Softest Baby Quilt in the World - Suzy Quilts, FREE Quilted Christmas Stocking Pattern - Suzy Quilts, Thrive Quilt Pattern: Grab Your Fat Quarters - Suzy Quilts, Gather Quilt Pattern: Total HST Madness! :). The legs are adjustable so it can be set at a comfortable height. The speed of your movements and how fast you run the sewing machine both work together to … I recently quilted and pin-basted a top and the backing was starched, ironed and very stiff and flat. I do plan on being at QuilCon in Pasadena this up coming February, though. For small quilts, I prefer the quick Iron/Press Baste Method. I know I need to slow down. I use blue painters tape. With a quilt top, if you stretch it too tight you can see the seams pull and look stressed. Glad you are back to the 101 series. Indian Summer is my favorite of you patterns (so far! However, it is a … It took me a while to realize that I didn’t need to close the pins too. I close the pins to secure the quilt layers together, but when I take them out during the quilting process I open them and then keep them open. Are you wondering about how to sew the corners of binding once you have the quilt sandwich quilted? I can stretch each layer over the top, tighten them with the PVC pipes and stand up while basting with thread. Next I’ll have to try the board method, since I’ve got a lot of tops to be basted/quilted suddenly! Thanks so much, Amanda! Thanks for the info! Quilt Fabric Pizazz,I have always lived in homes where my floors are already broke in and have lots of issues, so if and when a pin would scratch the floor, it wouldn't be noticeable! Cost of spray is a factor but I always use 50-60% off coupons. The video does help a lot in visualizing this, but here is a picture that should help too. Just for what it’s worth. I pin baste too, because for me it gives the best results to my FMQ. Randomly lay the palm of your hand on your quilt. Pingback: 6 Tips for Straight Line Machine Quilting (a.k.a. Basting is often the rate-limiting factor in completing my quilts. Great series of posts! thank you! A basting stitch is simply a straight stitch (center needle or left needle position) set at the longest possible length. I imagine those lines running across the top of the quilt (as shown by the lines in the photo). Before basting an entire quilt on your dining room floor, you could do a little testing in the corner. Superior Threads uses this definition for thread basting, “using thread allows for a tighter fit of the top fabric, batting, and backing fabric which results in a smoother quilt.” The advantages of thread basting are the smoothness, the gentleness, and the quickness of the method. Thanks for your tips! I have been taping my quilts onto a board room table that I purchased for next to no money, and do the sandwiching in two stages while sitting at the table. I’m able to smooth out as I go along. Remove the tape from the floor (I usually enlist my kids to do that) and carefully fold up the quilt until you are ready to actually quilt it. Very elaborately explained with lots of pictures: GREAT!! I know safety pins are not toxic, lol. This is the only way I will baste. x. Maybe someday I'll be brave enough to start my own blog, and reference you for all your wonderful tips! I'm not a big fan of basting, and sometimes have unfortunate finger meets pin incidents, but it is worth doing well. Everything is so clear. Looked like it might work well. My concern is how you quilt around ALL of those pins. When I first started quilting, I really didn't think it was a big deal but learned (after quilting tucks into the backing) just how important it really is. oh dear, I try to read your tips until the end but your triangle quilts distracted me (in a good way , of course!) I bought some cheap clamps and it’s a piece of cake to whizz around the table on a wheely chair – no bending or kneeling necessary! Great job on describing this step. If that’s the case, you will need to fold the edges in at 45-degree angles to create a mitered edge. That 505 is pricey. The layers are secured together using a process known as basting. Pingback: Gather Quilt Pattern: Total HST Madness! Have you had any problems with reside on your quilt? Is that to add decoration to your finished product? And you need to open them up to use them on the next quilt, right? Pins, basting spray, and thread are all suitable methods of basting your quilt before you quilt it on your domestic machine. Basically, if you choose to baste with pins, you’re signing up for some good quality time with your safety pin crew. The additional height means I don't have to bend over so far and makes for more comfort. It's easier for me to keep it straight and smooth that way. I’m lucky enough to have a very large kitchen island that works perfectly for basting quilts as long as it’s throw size or smaller, so I don’t have to use the floor anymore. I have the hardest time lining up the back and front to not be crooked because I don't have a line on the back of my quilt ;-). I’m a 100% quilting virgin, so don’t have a favorite basting method, but the pin basting looks like the easiest to me. Thanks again for sharing your talents. In today’s tutorial, I really want to walk you through the basics of basting. You want the backing and batting to be a few inches larger than your top to give allowances for the shrinkage that occurs during the quilting process. To be honest, basting quilts is one of my least favorite parts of quilting. As long as they aren’t deep creases that will cause pleats, you will be ok during the quilting process. I am loving your series here! I tried spray basting there by taping my batting down and then spraying my back outside, bringing it in and smoothing it down and then reversing, and I then pinned some over it just in case. However, with a little practice, you'll likely find that it's easier than you thought. I have a bigger area on hard wood but have been afraid of ruining my floor. my first book, written with Cheryl Arkison. Although basting can feel like work at times, it has to be done, and it has to be done well. When I layer I use these toothpicks to keep everything centered and lined up. I’ve taken to pin-basting on the big tables at the library. Sounds like you should make video to show us! Awesome tutorial. Although, really, choosing among your patterns is tough. Think about how gentle you are when smoothing your quilt top over the batting – be that gently with your backing. Pingback: Thrive Quilt Pattern: Grab Your Fat Quarters - Suzy Quilts, As soon as I read your very passionate note about leaving the pins open, I immediately ripped open my new pack of pins and unpinned them all as an activity for my hands while I read the rest of the article . One downside....my floors don't get cleaned as often now :-)Also, with the quilt I am working on now I trimmed all the stray strings on both the front and the back of the top and backing starched them before basting and quilting. They weigh nothing and are cheap. Have you tried that one? She’d see the patterned together and hand stitch around the patterns. 4) Do you NOT tape down the batting or top of your quilt?And finally, I saw those cool little scissors you had in a picture a few blog posts ago when you talked about snipping off all of the hanging threads. 1. I just push the pin down through the fabric, and then angle it under a little under the fabric. You can use the lines on a tile floor to keep your layers straight and centered. Then every inch of the quilt is stuck to every other inch and there’s no shifting. I only have carpeted floors of which masking tape sticks quite well. I used to pin baste but now, 20 yrs on, find the fabric on tbe quilts have developed holes which I believe is from all that pinning. I understand everyone's worry about that--I was afraid the first time I did it. For queen to king size quilts, I prefer using a PVC quilt frame with legs for the basting. The blue tape just doesn't want to hold when is gets a bit humid. Pat has a brand new book out now called Teach Me to Machine Quilt and focuses on lots of tips and techniques for quilting at home on your own sewing machine using both a walking foot or free-motion techniques. After much research, I adapted the Board method to spray basting. Could you tell me please what basting pins you use? ), The purpose of basting is simple: to temporarily hold the layers of the quilt sandwich (backing, batting and top) together until you get them quilted. You can also spray the backside of the layers separately and then bring them inside to assemble. I also have a pair of reverse tweezers that I couldn't live without when sewing.Sorry for the long post - GREAT tutorials, keep them coming. I use a table from Costco, find the center of all, and use bulldog clips. Awesome! You may be a pro quilter with perfect speed and accuracy, but your quilt can still bunch up and get puckered if your basting isn’t up to snuff. Hope that helps!AJ, Needle Little Balance, I cover my thoughts of basting quilts in the introduction post. An hour or so before you baste lay the quilt top out somehow – you could drape it over the ironing board or on your bed. Learning a lot. Here at SQ you will find free sewing tutorials, product reviews, basic how-to’s, design inspiration, and quilt patterns geared toward you – the chic, modern quilter! They looked interesting so I had to buy me a pair and I have to say I LOVE them!!! Washing the quilt removes the thread basting…, Water soluble thread is new to me! I tried a small one before but do not think that I used enough pins. How do you know what’s too tight? Thanks! Already know that dethreading is my new least favorite part!!! It looks as though you quilted lines on your top fabric before quilting the sandwich together. Hahaha! They should be pressed, but here’s a shortcut for you, because I too have a toddler and understand the need for shortcuts. I love all of your tutorials, thank you! Genius! For all those inquiring minds, I pin baste on hardwood and haven't scratched it yet. Get it here! Thank you for this series. Bought 3 of them and when I have a few quilts to baste, set them up as one big square and so far all of my quilts have fit (I do some pretty big quilts). Above is the Mod Mountains quilt pattern. The key to prevent shifting when using basting spray is to iron the quilt on both sides after it’s spray basted. It looks like hand stitching so beautiful. So, that's how I baste a quilt. I just had my last scheduled trunk show in the Chicago area for 2017. C-baby, now that you say it, I can’t believe it never occurred to me! Good tutorial! Basting spray glues the layers of a quilt together temporarily until you can quilt them together permanently with your sewing machine. If you have access to Folding tables – the kind with formica or 3/4′ wood tops, you are also in like flint! I also pin baste on our queen sized bed and am lucky to be married to a carpenter who installs a lot of kitchens so I have an endless supply of refrigerator boxes!! I changed directions and didn't sew from the same side every time. I use blue painters and only occasionally have not had it stick. When it’s time to baste, you do need to iron your backing fabric (at least at some point.) (unless you are very young!). (End Rant.). I used yo use the boards, now I use pool noodles to roll each layer along. When you mention using “thick” tape, do you just mean wide instead of narrow? See more ideas about basting a quilt, quilting techniques, quilting tutorials. I have always been afraid of that. I am rekindling my love of quilting and am amazed at all the new products and techniques available now. I know that probably doesn't help....sorry!AJ, Books_Bound,Brands of duct tape vary quite a bit. (They both just need to be a few inches larger on all sides than the quilt top.). ), This is really helpful, thank you. Ironing! If you are anything like me, on your first quilt, you hammered out the quilt top and are itching to try out machine quilting. All the other aspects I love.Cheers. That was helpful! But I had to do tons of turning because I had a minky back that didn’t want to slide, so I had to use my walking foot, and I did great…no puckers. NOT ON THE FLOOR! Both of us have arthritis in our hands and prefer to avoid hand sewing as much as possible. Basting a quilt qualifies as one of those things I don't really enjoy doing, right up there with binding a quilt, and cutting material for a quilt, but if you want to make a quilt… If I’m going to machine quilt along the seams of my quilt top, is it good, bad, or no difference to pin baste at the seams (vs avoiding pinning in the places I’ll be quilting)? Pingback: How to Make the Softest Baby Quilt in the World - Suzy Quilts, Pingback: FREE Quilted Christmas Stocking Pattern - Suzy Quilts. This is so helpful! However, I can say that I like the thinner pins since they glide through the fabric the easiest. Just binder clip the back to the table sides. Not sure if that makes a difference. Check out the Quilting 101 tab for everything you need to know to start your first quilt! I am really looking forward to the actual quilting. I found 8-foot x 30-inch tables at Sams Club and splurged. The quilt sandwich is made up of the quilt top, the batting, and the quilt's backing. Also, my machine is a 50-year-old Viking in which a walking foot may not be an option–I’ve got to lug it into a shop to see if it can be done (physically and financially, haha!). If you don’t have a Kwik Klip, a small metal crochet hook works like a charm. Holes happen when the threads of the fabric weave get smooshed and pushed to make room for the pin. I have a gateleg table, that the extra large black binder clips fit on the edges! Gently smooth them out. Thanks! What were your thoughts about that one? This tutorial will show you 3 different ways to baste a quilt. Your Webpage is my go-to for all things quilty. some do leave a bit of residue on the floor or on the fabric, but not enough to stop me from using it and change my ways. Since I am older, getting down on the floor is not a good option for me. im interested in the last method you showed. I look forward to your next step and wonder how you would machine quilt the top that you just basted (in-the ditch, stipple, etc?)? A lot of people hate this part of the quilting process, but I think there are lots of ways to make it fun. I tell myself that it's a good way to stay young. I pin baste too (and also use basting spray), but now use the board method for putting the layers together. After the layers are held firmly, you can sew them permanently with a quilting machine. This lavender and mustard pattern is a free pattern that will soon be released on Bernina’s blog as a fun collaboration between us. Old rug hooks, or big crochet hooks work great to close pins. The only time you won’t need to baste a quilt is if you’re quilting it on a long arm quilting machine. It’s helped me so much. Thanks so much for the tips! https://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/.../machine-quilting-101-basting.html I have a question: Do all spray bastes have to be washed/rinsed out? Something no one talks about--do you end up scratching your floor with the pins? See more ideas about basting a quilt, basting, quilts. I had forgotten what a difference ironing makes! No overspray on the floor and does a great job. Thank you! I baste on top of a table that I raise up a bit higher using flower pots turned up side down. Great tutorial. Try to use tape that is at least 2-inches thick. I'm glad to see someone else still pin bastes. I'm a pin baster too! The steps you take to make a quilt sandwich depend on the type of quilting (by hand or machine) that is planned for the project. I'm usually just trying to get it done at the basting stage. When making your sandwich, the key ingredient is to pull your fabric so that it is taut, but not stretched. He cut one slit down a long side so then I have this huge four panel piece that I can lay on top of the bed and use the painter’s tape he puts in my stocking every year! I’m loving that purple and mustard triangle quilt – which pattern is that, please? It’s my new-found way to baste and I love it. Tape all sides of the backing to the floor, making sure to smooth out all of the wrinkles. xo. If you’re pulling it as tight as possible and taping that to the floor, chances are it’s too tight. The world may never know, haha. I have thick carpet, and no large tile area, so 2 inch wide packaging tape works for me. Hi AJ: i am so glad i found you. These size 3 pins would be a good size. Enjoy the rest of the week. I basically use the same process. Re: do pins mark wooden floors? Until I saw the picture, I thought “thin” was regarding the thickness of the tape rather than the width. I also like the tip in the comments about sliding a large ruler around. I picked up a few 'refinements' to make basting a fun - no, wait - more pleasant experience. i love the way you teach. The tutorials are fabulous!! In the event that a walking foot isn’t in the cards, what’s my best option to prevent the top from shifting? That’s amazing that you were able to quilt without securing the pins closed! yay! A few crazy’s in my past without any guidance. Now I can begin! Oh that's great! Yay! You can do it on a design wall (which is a great way to not spend time on your hands and knees on the floor.). Thread basting is the first method of sandwiching a quilt many quilters learn to use. Baste a quilt using the spray baste method for your first few quilts. It doesn't cause any problem with puckers either! The best part is that it’s not hard https://suzyquilts.com/how-to-sew-binding-on-a-quilt/. Yes I tried this - on the floor method - but my knees don't allow it anymore. Hey Sharon, I have a great post for you all about how to finish the edges of a quilt with binding. Duct tape! :o), Rebecca Toman,I haven't had a problem with the duct tape fraying the fabric. Your tutorial is great and shows how important it is to take you time with this step! https://suzyquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Basting.mp4, Quilt Marking Tools: Different Ways to Draw Guidelines, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=HyaLsMafElo, 6 Tips for Straight Line Machine Quilting (a.k.a. So happy to have read this post, because I've got a top and back ready for basting tomorrow, and a roll of duct tape in the utility closet. Sounds magical . I add a Kwik Klip to the process to save my finger tips. I am a total newbie and have NEVER understood how to do this until I read your post. If you’re going to be basting big quilts though, you do need a pretty big table. Duct tape has been so much better!Hope that helps!AJ. Before you ever sit down at your sewing machine, quilt sandwich in hand, make sure you begin with a good baste. Get it here! What I would like to know is, the best way to secure the edges after the quilt is finished. This thread washes out completely after your quilt is complete. If you look on the left side of the photo, notice the bright pink strip peeking out....that strip runs all the way across the width of the quilt back. I hope that helps.AJ. Also, I think there should be a Yoga position called the "Baste-er." I’m not sure why, but it made machine quilting so easy. Hope you're going to share some clues about how to prevent this in the future. You may have heard some rumors about this method, but note how many quilts I make on a regular basis and that this is the only basting method I have used since 2013. I have a basement and I set up 3 folding tables and I have clamps that I use to hold the quilt back tight while I pin baste it. I am with a child at the moment and would like to make a few baby quilts to prepare. I have my hand-sewn patchwork, my batting, and my backing all ready. If you have a pet, it’s not a bad idea to lint roll the back of your quilt top. I have room on my lower level, where I put folding tables together to layer my quilts. I pin baste as well but not on my floor. I don’t usually pin baste my landscape quilts when I top stitch, but I’m starting to make larger ones, which and so some kind of basting seems like a good idea. You explained it perfectly for me, thanks so much. Though I have a strong preference for a certain method (cough pin basting cough), we’ll talk about basting three different ways, as well as some tips and tricks. You avoid scratching your floor up when I start outlining my quilting studio no. Quilt is finished using the entryway of the backing to the floor not. Movements and how you quilt around to get down on the floor ironing ( I. 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