How to Baste a Quilt With Pool Noodles!

Original video I watched for the idea is linked below. For more details like how to lengthen the noodles for bigger quilts, watch this video. • How to Make a Quilt Sa...

[@annemarsaw1391]

Your video was the only one I have watched that really let me understand the process! Thank you!

[@shirleylesar8219]

Thank you for using captions in your video. It makes it easy to fast forward to each step. Can’t wait to try this.

[@BAM-jc7uy]

U can use a quilt ruler edge, like a quick scrapper (try different size rulers for ur personal need) to smooth out wrinkles and air pockets for each layer of quilt being basted....the quilt ruler edge gives a smoother and more efficient and taut smoothing out than using the palms of ur hand.

[@sherrimarston860]

Thank you for showing your way. I learned a little different where I didn't role it back up on the noodles. I think the way you did it will help me catch when I have a wrinkle then I can fix it then! Thank you so so much! I am going to try it next time!

[@ginnyc4521]

Thank you for the quick video with limited talking.

[@kathyandrew8465]

Great Idea! Great way to store quilts in waiting. You know waiting to get quilted.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Yes! I thought about storing quilts rolled up on noodles as they wait for finishing. I think I'd use a layer of batting around the plastic once or twice first to prevent any color bleeding or plastic smell transfer into the fabric. LOL I can just see us quilters hauling rolled pool noodles in to the quilt stores looking for a backing!! :-D

[@SoPatch33]

Thank you so much for this video. I enjoyed the Visual without all the talking about how to do each step. It was short and to the point. I needed this, as I don't have a long arm or a mid arm. Was looking to get a John Flynn Quilt Frame, but this looks slot easier.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

You are so welcome!

[@susandt3856]

My favorite part? my favorite song playing! Happy dance. Fun video. Thanks.

[@lindabridges445]

I missed this when this was new. I'm not going to be able to purchase a longarm so I am going to give this a try. I watched this and the other video you listed. Thank you for sharing.

[@adventureswithfabric6710]

Hi. This is Sabina. Thanks for sharing my pool noodle video. It wasn’t my idea either, but it’s wonderful. Lots of people want to know how to use the noodles with spray baste, so I’ll be referring them to your video.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Thanks for the idea! That's a very popular video and you are the reason for it.

[@authenticallyamber99]

Ok, so apparently I need to visit the Dollar Tree and purchase some noodles! Genius!!! 🌸🌷💕

[@kathythompson8057]

I NEEDED this video last week! Looks much easier than my method.

[@wifeofchief]

I love the versitility of the humble pool noodle!! Thanks!

[@the.aspers]

Your video is amazing! I've watched other videos doing this method & they were slow & boring.. but, this video rocks it right out there, making it so easy to understand! Thank you!!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Thank you! I had so much fun making this video.😊 I appreciate you making the comment. 💕

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Great idea!! Wish we could actually move that fast!!! Think how much sewing we could accomplish!!!

[@kitchencookable]

Oh my oh my, that is a another way to use our noodles, lol. Will use it for smaller quilts too , thanks !

[@salliebeard1899]

Pool noodles are awesome 👍👌❣️🤗 I have used them even in my gardening.. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@MM-sh8ub]

Great idea Becky 👍

[@KarenMartinez-sg2is]

What a game changer!! Never on the floor again!!!

[@debrahwill6516]

That. Is. AWESOME!!!

[@dmullins3772]

Great way to save your back! On my way to Dollar Tree for cheap noodles!!

[@bonitaharms9429]

What a neat idea. I will have to give that a try, hopefully I can find pool noodles since the stores are switching over to winter already. Hope you can give an update of your Kimberbell weekend and the finished wreath quilt how you quilted it. You get so much done in your sewing room and you are working full time and I retired at 64 yr old can't seem to get in my sewing room as much as I would like this summer--maybe too much weeding, canning, and freezing with the garden.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Hi there! I got my noodles at the dollar store. Yes, we have to pick and choose what we do with our time. I do have lots of time savers like the crock pot, Instant Pot, and a time delay on my washer. But still things need to get done. We don't have a garden and I do some canning when my friends' gardens overproduce. What I don't do is spend time in front of the TV. Since I discovered that my blood pressure dropped significantly the more time I spend in the sewing room, I try to be there as much as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@karenburch6285]

always on amazon

[@lynnberube9898]

I saw the video a couple weeks back and bought 3 noodles now I need to get 1 more great idea

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Right, the "take up noodle" occurred to me at the last minute because well, my longarm has a take up rail so it made sense to use one more noodle. :)

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I remember a long time ago seeing a similar method with dowels and tape. This is so much better. I'll go watch the original video!

[@tammyeaton4791]

This is brilliant! I have limited space and I HATE getting down on the floor to pin baste.

[@sharonaerneckeaitchison4500]

Well, I'll be batter dipped!! I like this idea for quilting on my domestic machine, but also for my long-arm ... sometimes I have a stack of quilts waiting to be quilted ... this would be a tidy way to keep them on the ready!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

My new FAVORITE saying, "Well, I'll be batter dipped!" LOVE this! :)

[@beginnersatwork3083]

This was a great video, doesn’t take long to watch, and really shows what you want to see. Awsome, the best noodle video I’ve seen. Well done.💐thank you.

[@barbaradelarwelle7280]

Thank you so much!!! This will make my life a lot easier!!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Glad it helped!

[@rkirk111]

Thanks for sharing. it's better to use table than on the floor as it won't hurt my back. I can't wait to buy pool noodles.

[@anneinstx1969]

I too just recently watched a video on how to do that and just got the noodles. Wish I could get it done in speeded up time tho. Enjoyed watching your video.

[@lonibier5133]

I have shared this with so many peeps! So easy to understand! My back thanks you a million times over!

[@joycekwetherbee6030]

Thank you I was putting all of it together on 1 noodle.

[@francischappell998]

Thanks for this awesome video I so needed.

[@dianejohanson98]

Oh, WOW! I love this! I’m using this technique ASAP! You made it look so easy! I love it! I have a cutting table the same size as yours. Just have to get new noodles and I’m about out of spray adhesive. My noodles are curved and scungy from being in the river! Sounds like a trip to Walmart is in my future! Thank you so much for this great video!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

ACK! No river noodles allowed!! lol You need "Dedicated Quilt Noodles" :o) I got mine at Dollar General for $1 each. And I like the skinnier ones for the smaller quilts like the wall hanging I used in the demo. Enjoy!

[@cristinafernandez4177]

you are a star!!!! This is such a great idea, thanks so much for sharing

[@feleciav2077]

Thank you for being fast! I really enjoyed your video and appreciate that you got right to the tutorial! Now I am ready to noodle my sandwich!

[@yx6889]

OMG! That's way easier than the old way lol.

[@annalger6096]

This is a game-changer. My knees thank you.

[@gaylenewilkey9739]

What a fantastic idea!

[@tammyeaton4791]

This is brilliant! I have limited space and I HATE getting down on the floor to pin baste. It’s time for some yoga-LOL

[@clombard7134]

Clever! I wish I had the room! Would love to see how you quilt it. TFS

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Quilting will be another video as well. Just need to find some time! lol

[@maryg3143]

You made that look easy!

[@acraftyseason1007]

Amazing!

[@joanmacleod1362]

This is brilliant.

[@samuelrivon1339]

Bonjour Et merci pour l'astuce. Bonne journée à vous

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

De rien! Merci d'avoir regardé! Google Translate n'est-il pas une chose merveilleuse ? :-)

[@susanmassie9300]

Wow! thanks.

[@MimisHugsAndStitches]

Brilliant!

[@vivmomsews4962]

I don’t quilt, but that looked pretty slick!😃👍

[@chrisbennett1592]

Thank you that's awesome

[@mearis8133]

Thanks for this video. I wondered how this was done.

[@darlenenelson215]

WOO HOO! That is fantastic so much easier on the back :) 10 thumbs up :)

[@charleenwozniak1904]

Wow! Double Wow!

[@robind7421]

Thank you sew so very much! xo

[@annehayward3506]

Cool I’ve watched yours and the link I’ve been wondering how to do this for ages xx

[@debrahwill6516]

Me, too! Thank you!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Sabina re-posted her video with better sound on her new channel, "Adventures with Fabric." Thanks again Becky!

[@donnatoland4756]

Thank you. But what’s the next step? How do you get that large clump of fabric through the throat of the sewing machine

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

This is just to baste your quilt. Once that is done, you'd take it off the noodles to quilt it.

[@lesliejanicke2250]

well, im going to give this a go, i dont have a longarm yet so im trying to get off the floor my knees & back says no more.

[@Whatever_Stitch_Quilting]

Love your shirt. If you don't mind me asking where you purchased it from.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Thank you! Made it using my Scan n Cut and heat transfer vinyl.

[@ssumner9757]

Wow! I am impressed! It makes centering all the sandwich pieces so much easier! Question: how do deal with the fumes from the spray adhesive? I have always been concerned about using it indoors.😊

[@shortnes79]

I didn't like the fumes either, so I've been using elmer's glue instead! A very thin line of it dries quickly and washes out. I'm loving it!

[@gericlaire]

This is genius.

[@madammim694]

that was great!

[@donnapersson5358]

I tried this. It doesn’t work unless you have a ton of backing and batting to waste. Impossible to keep it straight.

[@adventureswithfabric6710]

If you were to take a quilt to a long armer, you’d have to add about 5” on all sides for top and batting, so this is pretty much the same. I’ve had to reroll when I tried to get away without some extra backing, so I was glad I had pinned instead of sprayed.

[@robinwoodard7898]

I neever pin it after i spray. I have no problems with it staying all together even after many weeks....

[@christinechapman3239]

Great video! In real time, how long did that take you?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

About 20 minutes.

[@mumsie2739]

I saw that a couple of days ago!! Great idea! Are you using a basting spray??

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Yes, I'm using 505 (I use my 40% off coupon from Hobby Lobby). I really like it and I don't notice any fumes. Then I pin baste just because of the humidity in my area. I don't want anything shifting. Thanks for watching!

[@mumsie2739]

@@PowerToolsWithThread Good to know about the 505 spray cause I'm sensitive to all kinds of strong fumes & fragrances. I'm in the humid south also so will definitely be using the pins with it! Thank you so much, Becky!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

@@mumsie2739 If you are sensitive, then best to stick with just the pins.

[@dianneeparish3989]

Can you tell me where you got your wreath pattern, it’s beautiful.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

That is a kit from Fat Quarter Shop.

[@sandiesepulveda7351]

Totally love your video's You made this look so easy. its a queen. do you recommend using 2 noodles for all the large fabric ?? and my batting pkg says to pre shrink so i did. Now i cant find the bumpy side.

[@sandiesepulveda7351]

Sorry my first quilt is a queen

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Yes, for a queen you'll want to use two noodles for each part. Use a 24" piece of PVC or other more narrow tubing to attach them end-to-end. If you can't find the bumpy part of your batting, I wouldn't worry about it. If you can't find it outside of the fabric, it won't matter when it's inside. :)

[@shortnes79]

Thanks! What's the largest quilt you've done with this method?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

That's the only quilt I have done with this method, however the original video I link to in the description box shows how you can link more than one noodle together by putting a rod or dowel in the holes to align multiple noodles. What a chore! lol

[@shortnes79]

@@PowerToolsWithThread Agreed! Thanks for replying! Did you like this better than other methods?

[@pattimccutchen3366]

Why didn’t you just roll the quilt back on a pool noodle when you were done putting it all together??????? other than that loved it

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Probably because I was getting ready to quilt it. It's been a minute and this old brain can't recall now. lol Thanks for watching!

[@pattimccutchen3366]

@@PowerToolsWithThread I’ve got an idea for u if you use baking sil mat on your cut and iron board you use for trimming and when your hooping it will help a lot I do it all the time works really great

[@jeannyee2947]

How do you keep everything straight on the noodles?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Smooth from the center out.

[@judykelly1734]

Where did you get your large cutting board?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

From a vendor at the Houston Quilt Festival.

[@peggyday9390]

I'm curious...what did you spray on the layers?

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I used 505 Spray.

[@bonnietcreations]

I do king sized quilts.. this is a baby compared to it.. lol

[@samuelrivon1339]

Lllloll 😹😹 I apologize for not translating before sending it. Lllloll 😹