Easiest way of quilt batting & finishing a quilt

The best way to do quilt batting is with the glue spray method. The 505 baste adhesive is great to use if you want the best-looking result with minimal fuss. This method is very forgiving and can be done on your own although we do always recommend finding a quilting friend to help!
If you're struggling to finish a quilt then this may help you power through and get the project done. It's not as time-consuming or difficult as you might think.
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[@patricial2462]

Just what I needed to know! I was surprised that pinning was unnecessary with this method. I love the idea of fleece on the backside. Thank you for this wonderful and easy technique!

[@rowanoaks4576]

I have been struggling with my first ever quilt for the last month, and this video has been incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing this!

[@vickiserre9457]

This is just the video I needed to watch for the same square blocks. I’m a (new-bee) Quilter and love your teaching method. 💜

[@OOK11]

Why not roll one side back on a broom handle, or something long enough if alone. You could fix the far side of the fabric to the wood so it stays where it should when rolling

[@wendygilbert416]

Simple, straight to the point! Love this! Thanks so much. I'd like to try this with black fleece. Good thing I don't have pets!

[@karenraabis5296]

That is a great idea! I also saw today someone that used prequilted fabric as backing so it didn’t need any batting either. Thank you

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

After a busy day, I get to grab my hand sewing and watch this video! You make me smile! Thank you so much for posting this informative video!

[@LilHeavenlyTreasures]

Thank you so much for this video. I will be starting my first quilt soon. You are the first I have seen show how to do this part without using a long arm

[@notesfromleisa-land]

My new go to method...do everything you show, except up on my design wall. Game changer for me. I have an 8 x 8 foot wall. When I'm ready to baste, I cover it with some old upholstery fabric that I had on a roll (20 years old, and I'll never use). It protects my board, and then I can spray baste. Also, if any has a garment steamer, it is a great way to get the wrinkles out when smoothing over your batting. As gravity is working in my favor...I like to put my batting up first. I then fold the top like a book cover, RST. Spray baste on one side--square and smooth. Fold opposite way. Spray and unfolde and smooth. Very easy to keep things square and true.

[@lindacarr6245]

Beautiful

[@laraelane8646]

Will be using this method with my next quilt. Thank you so much.

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Beautiful quilt, thanks for a brilliant tutorial xxx

[@dotlaing1085]

Superb tutorial….you are so lovely. Thank you. Hugs Dottie x

[@saravis56]

Brilliant!

[@sandranichlos5446]

I really like your videos!!!

[@gisellejones1139]

Lovely quilt...attainable for a newer quilter

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you for ALL your tips. I’m so glad I found you. Greetings from Switzerland

[@kendranewton9071]

I have done this alone too, I found a long yardstick is helpful to help unfold it back on the batting or backing fabric. Much easier to smooth fabric.

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Kendra, Thank you for the tip. I will be using this next time. - Katrina.

[@user-ex1sc9nw4w]

Beautiful quilt with great tutorial...thankyou from a novice quilter in Australia. 😊

[@carolmorgano7158]

I didn’t think to use fleece thanks for these tips 👍👏🥰🌸🇦🇺

[@denisepineda1788]

I love to use 505 spray as well. I use blue painter’s tape to hold down my backing and then add my other layers and spray and smooth.

[@karenmurphy7066]

Thank you for the video. I'm going to try making a first quilt soon.

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

"ask me how I know that" bwahaha!

[@Quilting_jules]

Great video! Makes so much more sense now to me (beginner)!

[@rosemacalpine7496]

Thanks for a good tutorial. I’ve never tried that so I think I’ll have a go😊

[@margiedewitt7256]

Thank you! I have always wanted to use fleece for a batting. H ere in Az it’s hotter in the winters than most places. I have made several with 80-20 batting and they are very heavy. I’m anxious to try it! 😊

[@johnandevefoster3816]

I love listening to you speak. Usually, I can't understand British speaking people ... And if I can, the way they speak can be so over the top. But not you. Your speaking voice and accent is perfectly lovely. Just Beautiful.

[@datcampg9297]

Thank You.

[@ShoshyVeSumsum]

One may use a lesser amount of adhesive and always do it in a well ventilated room - from my experience

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you for the video. I am new to quilting so this is very helpful. I didn’t quite understand what you meant by catching the lose threads and hiding them. I apologize. I haven’t sewn a lot. The quilt tops I’ve made are with jelly rolls. I’ve subscribed to your channel so I will be watching them since I’m trying to teach myself to quilt. Thank you again.🌹

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Dee, When Katrina referred to hiding loose threads she meant thread them onto a needle and push them between the top and wadding.

[@donnarichey144]

I would like to see the other side of the quilt. I saw others gluing and after quilted there were wrinkles on the back. Thank yo for sharing.

[@4706lisa]

I love your quilt!! what is the name of the pattern and how big are the colored striped blocks (without the white)? I'm curious how you add the batting b/4 you quilt it. Thanks

[@alicecichon6352]

Do you have, or would you please make a video of how to press and prepare your quilt top after it is completed but before layering? I press so the front looks good but then the seams are a bit wonky sometimes. Do I need to trim all the threads? Still learning and would appreciate some tips. Love your videos! Thank you!

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Alice, Firstly Katrina would trim the loose threads of the back of the quilt. Once the quilt top is together use steam to flatten your seams. Thank you for the kind words and good luck in your quilting journey.

[@joeiscott2320]

If I’m doing fabric as my backing with the fleece batting in the middle, would I sew the quarter inch lines with only the top and the batting, then add the back price afterward? Or would I sew the lines with all three layers?

[@venetiaseale2892]

Brilliant video learning so much is there video to show how to bind the quilt you have just sewn please Venetia

[@SewingStudio]

Hello, Yes we have a 'How to Bind a Quilt' video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f16YqKaBmt-bidU

[@kathyhart5105]

Thank you for sharing. Can you show us how you bind your quilts next time?

[@SewingStudio]

Hello Kathy, Glad you enjoyed the video - we are going to produce a video on binding very soon.

[@lindapucillo3493]

Very informative. Just a quick question. Did this quilt have two layers or three? Thanks for such concise, informative tutorials. I love your channel.

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Linda, This quilt is layered by; 1. Quilt Top 2. Wadding (Batting) 3. Backing fabric Thanks for the lovely words, hope we can help!

[@tonistevens2253]

So the fleece is used for both wadding and backing? Or is there also a cloth backing that’s added before quilting? Beautiful quilt-great colors.

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Toni, Yes the fleece is used for both wadding and backing.

[@sandyheller5438]

I love the fleece backing. What kind of fleece did you use?

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Sandy, Katrina used polar fleece.

[@sallyschilling1559]

Hello Katrina from the USA. How wide are you cutting the strips for your binding? After folding the strips in half with wrong side together, are you applying the binding to the back or front side of the quilt? Are you using a 1/4 in seam allowance or 3/8 in seam allowance because of the thickness of the fleece? Thank you... love your videos!

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Sally. The strips are cut at 2 1/2 inches wide. After folding in half, the right side of the binding is applied to the front side of the quilt using a quarter inch seam. Then stitched by hand, to the back.

[@gramxl0]

So if I back the quilt top with fleece, I don’t need batting?.

[@xxdonna1959xx]

What kind of fleece would you use? I’ve near,t finished my first lot of blocks for my first ever fleece, so it’s a big learning curve 😄

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Donna, Katrina used the fleece we sell on our website: www.thesewingstudio.co.uk/collections/fleece-fabric

[@wandawalker2837]

If you are spreading your quilt out on a counter top or bed be careful of any overspray of the 505.

[@margaretduffy1360]

When you say fleece, do you mean flannelette? Or polar fleece? Or sweatshirting?

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Margaret, We used polar fleece.

[@maryamnelson8063]

Trying to hand sew my quilt with the batting included! Any tips?

[@SewingStudio]

Katrina recommends using hand quilting thread as it's waxed: www.thesewingstudio.co.uk/products/gutermann-hand-quilting-thread-200m-colour-6506 and a quilting needle: www.thesewingstudio.co.uk/products/quilting-ndls-12-cj4526

[@maryamnelson8063]

@@SewingStudio that’s so much for the tip! 🩷

[@joannebuehler4402]

What do you use as a backing? The batting will not wear well, will it?

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Joanne, the fleece acted as the wadding and backing.

[@joannebuehler4402]

@@SewingStudio yes I understand....so nothing else is needed as a backing??

[@joannebuehler4402]

What is the name or the spray glue?

[@kathykaplan497]

It's called 505

[@marty2385]

I thought you had to use the basting spray outdoors. Isn't it dangerous to breathe the fumes?

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I open a window, and I have no problems. But good ventilation is key...if you cannot achieve indoors, you should do outdoors. (I also have a respirator for some noxious stuff I use DIY home stuff...but have never broken it out for this..but could)

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Marty23, Leisa is correct - good ventilation is key with any type of adhesive. We were spraying in our studio which is quite a large ventilated space. Thankyou for watching!

[@kellym3971]

What fabric range is this made in please?

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Kelly - the fabric was called Beautiful Day.

[@kellym3971]

Thank you - that’s what I was hoping you’d say! I’ve just ordered the Beautiful Day jelly roll and thought that the fabric looked familiar.

[@catharinameiring7661]

Do I understand this correct, if you use fleece you don't need batting. Isn't this a bit flimsy.

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Catharina. If you use a good quality fleece you don't need batting or backing.

[@marysharp6366]

Why do most videos explain using an adhesive and very few explain using pins.

[@SewingStudio]

Hi Mary, Adhesive has become a popular way of batting up. However on our beginners guide Katrina explains both ways. Its all down to personal preference.

[@christinemeleg4535]

As a person with a chronic respiratory disease using a spray adhesive will cause problems. The vapor is very irritating and should not be used indoors or better not at all. Use an alternate method. I am not pulmonologist but a RN working in Emergency Services, seen too many people with severe asthma attacks after using spray adhesives, beware!!!

[@tonistevens2253]

There is an alternative that I have seen but not used. It’s a powder that is in a shaker and the fusing is don with an iron-don’t remember if it’s a dry iron or done with steam.

[@ianmcinnes750]

i agree, i wear a mask when using 505. And i put something down to cover the floor, cos that stuff gets everywhere! ask me how i know lol

[@notesfromleisa-land]

@@tonistevens2253 That method is basically chopped up fusible webbing (yes you must iron). I would note that fusible webbing works very well. I cut mine in 1/2 strips using my stripology ruler and I space about hand width apart. I've been basting on my design wall. My garment steamer fuses this webbing well.