Comments on: Basting a Quilt - a Definition and How To http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html Images and writing about my abstract contemporary textile art by Lisa Call. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:56:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Lisa Call http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html#comment-7624 Lisa Call Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:00:20 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=50#comment-7624 Helen - great idea. When I used to baste on a table top I would either tape the back down or use those big binder clips to hold the back down. I found I would usually pull the backing too tight as the table top was so smooth, so I'd end up with puckers on the front of the quilt, so just watch that you don't pull it too tight. Helen - great idea. When I used to baste on a table top I would either tape the back down or use those big binder clips to hold the back down. I found I would usually pull the backing too tight as the table top was so smooth, so I’d end up with puckers on the front of the quilt, so just watch that you don’t pull it too tight.

]]> By: Helen http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html#comment-7560 Helen Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:19:49 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=50#comment-7560 I can no longer get down on my knees to work on the floor so am having a work top made that stands on trestles for my studio (like a table but I can take the top off and lean it along a wall if I need to). I'm planning to try tape to hold the backing smooth and taut onto the trestle top but I'm not sure if this will work. If it doesn't I'll either staple the trestle top with carpet or cotton wadding or bump. I'll probably try the bump first as I can get it very cheaply. If worst comes to worst I could always staple the quilt back onto the trestle top!! I can no longer get down on my knees to work on the floor so am having a work top made that stands on trestles for my studio (like a table but I can take the top off and lean it along a wall if I need to). I’m planning to try tape to hold the backing smooth and taut onto the trestle top but I’m not sure if this will work. If it doesn’t I’ll either staple the trestle top with carpet or cotton wadding or bump. I’ll probably try the bump first as I can get it very cheaply. If worst comes to worst I could always staple the quilt back onto the trestle top!!

]]> By: fygquilt http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html#comment-7374 fygquilt Mon, 01 Jan 2007 21:01:51 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=50#comment-7374 I have couple of top finish and I need the inspiration to baste them. You article is relly nice. I'll tried to find the courage!!!! I have couple of top finish and I need the inspiration to baste them. You article is relly nice. I’ll tried to find the courage!!!!

]]> By: joyce rogan http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html#comment-5220 joyce rogan Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:41:37 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=50#comment-5220 Thanks for the advice on how to prepare the quilt for machine quilting. Just ordered the pins from the link you gave. BIG difference in price than the quilt store where they are 100 for 10 dollars. Thanks again, Joyce Rogan Thanks for the advice on how to prepare the quilt for machine quilting. Just ordered the pins from the link you gave. BIG difference in price than the quilt store where they are 100 for 10 dollars.
Thanks again,
Joyce Rogan

]]> By: Lisa Call http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html#comment-182 Lisa Call Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:56:28 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=50#comment-182 CDMacKenzie - I would guess that you need to pull the backing fabric tighter when you do your basting. I find that the tension of the back needs to be just a tiny bit more than that of the top. Not much so don't pull it really taut, but just enough so you don't get any more of those icky puckers on the back. And yes - I start in the middle and move to the edges when quilting. Doing the corners last. CDMacKenzie - I would guess that you need to pull the backing fabric tighter when you do your basting. I find that the tension of the back needs to be just a tiny bit more than that of the top. Not much so don’t pull it really taut, but just enough so you don’t get any more of those icky puckers on the back.

And yes - I start in the middle and move to the edges when quilting. Doing the corners last.

]]> By: CDMacKenzie http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html#comment-181 CDMacKenzie Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:38:21 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=50#comment-181 I've had problems with puckering on the bobbin side of the quilt when machine quilting. I'm unsure what could remedy this. Also, when you quilt, do you have to start from the middle? I’ve had problems with puckering on the bobbin side of the quilt when machine quilting. I’m unsure what could remedy this. Also, when you quilt, do you have to start from the middle?

]]> By: Vikki http://blog.lisacall.com/2005/11/basting-a-quilt-a-definition-and-how-to.html#comment-118 Vikki Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:40:55 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=50#comment-118 Enjoyed this tutorial. I learned something new - pin that backing into the carpet! I recently basted a quilt using those huge brass pins and regreted it. Those holes are monsters! Thanks for the "pins" link. Enjoyed this tutorial. I learned something new - pin that backing into the carpet!
I recently basted a quilt using those huge brass pins and regreted it. Those holes are monsters! Thanks for the “pins” link.

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