tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post898032437361928417..comments2023-10-31T23:18:36.262+11:00Comments on Esther's Design Blog: The Woe of BastingEsther Aliuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760874340919976083noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-9470234349347800282015-09-21T02:16:20.207+10:002015-09-21T02:16:20.207+10:00I'm so happy to know you have a "Stash&q...I'm so happy to know you have a "Stash" of flimsies too! My daughter drives me crazy because I don't quilt them all, let alone baste them. I keep telling her it's her inheritance. LOLCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299895467196947090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-47135456851872963972015-09-21T00:50:25.290+10:002015-09-21T00:50:25.290+10:00Almost all the quilt stores in the States that sel...Almost all the quilt stores in the States that sell long arms also rent them by the hour. Usually you have to take a short class first in how to load and run the machine. Is this not the case where you are? I want to buy a Handi-quilter, but first I'm going to quilt a few quilts on one at the store where I'll buy it from.Susan In Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165885066527557584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-1045950712383743462015-09-20T12:34:08.926+10:002015-09-20T12:34:08.926+10:00This is my stumbling block also. I took a class wi...This is my stumbling block also. I took a class with Cyndi Needham and she shows one how to baste - I use pins. So after watching her do it. I got a piece of heavy cardboard that covers my entire dining table. It's 52 by 64. Got it from a refrigerator box. I lay that on my table and put the backing on it so that it holds over a quarter of it. I then pin two sides and lightly stretch the other two sides so the back it taut but not too tight. I then layer the batting over it and then the top leaving about an inch or two around two sides. It would be all four if the quilt is that size. I place the other parts of the quilt on chairs so they won't drag or pull. I then lay the top on the two pieces and smooth it out so that the batting and backing are showing two inches around. I then start pinning from the center and go to the edges. Lastly I pin the edges. I then unpin the back and pull the quilt so that another section can be done. When done I flip the quilt over and run my hands over the top to see if any pleats form. Usually, if there are any, it's at the edge and they are easily fixed. This works for me and pinning right into the cardboard removes the problems of using tape. I hope you find a solution, Esther - your tops are so beautiful, they deserved to be showcased.Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-9620872605943940032015-09-20T12:15:02.494+10:002015-09-20T12:15:02.494+10:00I hate basting also but I didn't realize how m...I hate basting also but I didn't realize how many of us there is out with this problem. I have thought of the 3 roller hand quilting frame and use it just to baste my quilts but it takes up so much room and I don't want to quilt on it as I like to take my quilts with me to the living room or out doors. I will check out using the 1x2 and see how that works. Thanks for writing on this subject. I too have a lot of tops in need of basting. Judy Balekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487370799337807659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-41956049367959140912015-09-19T21:53:30.199+10:002015-09-19T21:53:30.199+10:00I feel your pain! I hate basting and it seems tha...I feel your pain! I hate basting and it seems that no matter how close I baste, there is still shifting. I love to have quilts basted by a longarmer, but it's so painful to pay so much for something you are just going to tear out. Renting a machine (my LQS has a machine for rent) is a great idea, and I may check into taking advantage of that. Good luck on those quilt tops!Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-86183432344927184492015-09-19T15:50:03.676+10:002015-09-19T15:50:03.676+10:00Hi, Esther. Beautiful blue quilt you're showin...Hi, Esther. Beautiful blue quilt you're showing. I know this sounds terrible, but I gave up on basting a long time ago and just use safety pins. There are only 24 hours in a day, after all! Good luck in finding a suitable solution for your work.<br />best, nadiaMulticoloredPieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161913409399066123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-55993159321872675802015-09-19T11:29:26.029+10:002015-09-19T11:29:26.029+10:00imuse the same method you do, but I use 1"x2&...imuse the same method you do, but I use 1"x2" MDF molding. If you go to my site (peachquilting.com) I have a full tutorial to make it a little easier. I also have varying size boards ranging 3ft to 6ft long pairs.Kim Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16412917146634111911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-14138389875873565062015-09-19T11:08:55.210+10:002015-09-19T11:08:55.210+10:00I understand your concern completely. I wish I cou...I understand your concern completely. I wish I could have some quilt my quilts but I cannot afford it. I do have a dear friend who will quilt for me, once a year and then I give her a gift card. She will not take money from me.http://thankfullga447https://www.blogger.com/profile/09752118265182467689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113183995005359036.post-44160013593022412102015-09-19T10:22:11.746+10:002015-09-19T10:22:11.746+10:00hmm - sounds like you need a 3 roller hand quiltin...hmm - sounds like you need a 3 roller hand quilting frame like I have! no basting required :)Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com