How to Make a Quilt Sandwich using Basting Spray

[@sarahchanningable]

Thank you so much for this step by step tutorial. It was easy to understand and your sense of humor is catching! I also appreciated the fact that even seasoned quilters make mistakes. Your efforts in making this are appreciated; this tutorial sure helped this Rhode Island gal!

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome!

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Thanks for the tutorial. I am so glad you caught that in time! I will definately be careful of that alignment issue now! This was extremely helpful!❤❤❤❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you

[@terrio7549]

Use painters tape to tape down your backing and it stays nice and flat. Then layer your batting and Top and spray the layers. Thanks for the video. Love your tops.

[@ingehoward3908]

that is the way I do it too

[@carolyncarter-nash6757]

Terri O, are you from Phoenix, AZ?

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for that excellent idea! I love it when people share and we can learn tips from each other! April

[@aprilscraftroom]

I tried using painters tape on the backing of the other quilt and my painters tape didn't stick to my tables. I don't know if it was my painter's tape or the finish on my tables. But I liked it at first before the tape stopped sticking. LOL.

[@terrio7549]

@@aprilscraftroom I usually use the blue painters tape. It sticks enough but not hard to get up off the flour. I like your table idea better then crawling around the quilt on the floor. I have used bigger binder clips that fit on the edge of the table if you don't have a lip on the edge of the table that is to wide. I got mine at Walmart a few years ago.

[@marshaberlin2388]

My kinda gal! I like the details and she is a hoot!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Marsha! April

[@deloresrast8543]

I’m exhausted just watching you sandwich that quilt!!! Great video!!! My Christmas tree is still in the hallway waiting to go upstairs. I just put garbage bags over it to keep dust out instead of taking apart!!! It’s upright year round!!! It’s your sewing room - if you want a Christmas tree up year round - so be it!!!! I know your grand children love it!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL .. I know I do ... thank you for your kind words .. and thanks for watching April

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

That quilt top is too cute!❤❤❤

[@jankalonick4771]

I tape my backing to the table/floor so that it does not move when trying to get the batting placed. Makes my life so much easier!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

OMG >>> GENIOUS!!! Thank you for sharing that tip! April

[@rwyatt4925]

I love that you show the other steps to quilting. It really helps.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad it helps ... Thank you for watching! April

[@donnagraham2802]

I recently used 505 spray on two baby quilts. Love it! Much better result than using quilting pins. Laid an old sheet on the floor to protect it from overspray, opened a window for ventilation. Thanks for this video. Always good to hear what others are doing!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Such a great idea.. thank you for sharing! April

[@marianna4322]

. Meraviglioso, grazie April.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hi! I hope you had a fun day! I had a busy day in my sewing room then hosting a virtual sew date with talented quilting ladies. Now I get to sit and hand quilt while I watch your wonderful video. Thank you for sharing this and for your expertise.

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome! Thank you for watching Brenda! April

[@donnacolegrove4113]

Thanks for sharing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching! April

[@marypennington3525]

The backing you are using on the quilts is adorable.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@winonamixen2291]

Very informative

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! April

[@kendranewton9071]

I use a 4’ metal ruler to to help smooth the top back in place onto the batting. It helps smoothing it out when yo can’t reach the other side. Works great!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for the tip... thanks for sharing! April

[@chrissyoldfield8566]

Bahaaaa! 😂. Yep, that’s exactly how I sandwich mine. I absolutely have an appetite after that work out! 💪 🍫

[@aprilscraftroom]

😋 THanks for watching! April

[@conniekirby851]

April you always help me thank you again for a great video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching! April

[@darlenegreen6821]

you make it look so easy❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching my channel!

[@debbieboudreau3915]

I love your videos April and you always make me laugh. I have a QZone Hoop frame with leader cloth so never baste my quilt sandwiches. Just pin all layers to the leader and smooth as you go!

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOVE IT! Thank you for sharing! April

[@suepeterson5675]

Very helpful. Thank You 👍👍😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

You're welcome 😊 Thanks for watching! April

[@kyliespiller2163]

Just love your videos and your quilts ☺

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Kylie! April

[@notesfromleisa-land]

My current sandwich technique is doing it on my design board. May not work well for those with mobility issues as larger quilts requires using a step assist. I have found this method to take much of the dread out of this dreaded chore. With gravity working with me, it is so much easier to square things up.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Sounds like you have it all worked out ... I Design boards (however you use them or make them ) are so nice and really make a difference seeing your quilt come alive thanks for sharing April

[@Kera.S.]

💙💜👍I think you should do t-shirts - Merch that say Let's get basted 👏👍💙

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL Great idea ... I do have a side T-shirt business ... I will have to try to design that ...LOL thanks for the idea! April

[@carolyncarter-nash6757]

I love you and your videos! 🙏💜

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@AltruisticYou16]

Thank you so much! I am getting ready to do this for the first time

[@aprilscraftroom]

you can do it! April

[@dorothykimble5649]

Love the way you did the sandwich!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@lindaprice9242]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@aprilscraftroom]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching April

[@CarolYazzie]

Beautiful quilt top ,to hold my top in place I use weights don't know if it's wise.

[@donashackelford4439]

Another great video April. Thank you!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching! April

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I had a panic moment when the front was facing wrong direction but knew it was a quick fix! I may try the spray on my next quilt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

IT is a game changer Lisa!!! Thanks for watching! April

[@anitanoland9188]

My friend quilts for me and she loves Quilters Dream 80/20 blend. Having someone else quilt means I skip the sandwich process! Although I would love to have a quilting machine and the whole set up but for now…… Enjoyed watching your video!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love to see the finished product ... but quilting it yourself is harder / but it is all yours .. I see both perks! Thanks for sharing! April

[@lisawaterman2737]

I like using the powder. I used to use the spray. I didn't like all the overspray and smell that I had to deal with. I prefer the glue method over pinning because I don't get any shifting or puckers. Spraying is much faster, but I have never had a problem with my needle gumming up with the powder.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for sharing!! Great tips! April

[@joyscranfield5527]

Do you ever feel the need to add a few safety pins? I would just for my peace/piece of mind! LOL. I'm a older quilter & not a real fan of spray basting. Now, I might try the iron on batting just once. Enjoy your chocolate!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes I do! But I am getting so used to not having to use them ... the need is getting smaller ...LOL the larger quilts I use the clamp... they are my new go too... THanks for watching! April

[@pamboone6921]

Oh I just love you silly girl. You make me laugh so hard. Lol Good video, I do use basting spray. And yeah sometimes it gums up My needle, I have a powder but for the life of me I can’t get it to work right 🙄 I’m sure I’m doing something wrong. Have a great week! Can’t wait for your next video. Oh plz shows us these finished bunny quilts 😬.

[@aprilscraftroom]

The bunny quilts are getting completed this week ... I hope to have a video out soon Thanks for watching! April

[@sharonfrieze6608]

Hi April enjoyed your quilting sandwich tutorial I have not yet done a large quilt and would love a long arm quilting machine I have seen you quilting on yours with the long frame did it take you ages to learn how to operate your machine and manoeuvre the quilt on you long two sided frame ?😃

[@ellenhofer3343]

My dealer offers free classes. You get to learn on their machines

[@aprilscraftroom]

I took classes and watched alot of videos... it was worth it ... makes it so much easier April

[@tracyburkart2950]

I saw another video where she used a 24” ruler to smooth out the top and backing after she sprayed it and put the layers together. I tried it and it is genius.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for sharing!! I might have to try that! April

[@eduardachi2571]

April i have some lol quilt tops waiting to get sandwiched i do not enjoy doing it the couple i have done never seem to be flat and when quilted it just does not look good the only ones i like doing is quilt as you go like everything else i just need to keep trying how do you do your quilting i am also afraid of that, also a top is not a quilt so i need to get over this lol thank you for the demonstration

[@aprilscraftroom]

you are so welcome ... thank you for watching! April

[@letharichardson1929]

I'm so glad you noticed it was upside down, my husband was laughing at me talking to the screen. I was saying no, April, your dogs are upside down. Then when I said, oh good you finally noticed he was like...i still don't think she heard you, but maybe I'm wrong, maybe she did hear you, then laughed at me for talking to you through the screen. 🤷‍♀️

[@aprilscraftroom]

You tell him I heard you! LOL Thank you for all your help! April

[@shellcshells2902]

This is so intimidating to me as I have no larger surface to work on and the floor is really hard on me.... I'm thinking about getting two large fold up tables to use.. thank you for your videos. I'm learning so much!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I’m in the same boat as you. I use the floor and get knee pads I bought when I was painting baseboards. Take plenty of breaks !

[@rwyatt4925]

I make the bed put down an old sheet and do the same as this video for the sandwich. This way I am not on the floor struggling

[@aprilscraftroom]

You will find what works for you .. it took me many years to get my set up thanks for watching April

[@alok-iz8lq]

Can you use a piece of material over the batting and iron t for the wrinkles

[@aprilscraftroom]

I don't see why not April

[@jamiemyers3631]

Are you going to the Pudacah quilt show?

[@jamiemyers3631]

Paducah?

[@aprilscraftroom]

YES ... that is where we went .. and going back again next year too! Can't wait! April

[@jamiemyers3631]

@@aprilscraftroom The quilts there where unbelievable. I need a lot more work on my skills. LOL!!

[@marthascreativelife]

April- what is on your wall? The brown stuff? Sorry not sure how to describe my question… love your videos ! I look forward to seeing them!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is my design wall ... it is a foam board covered with brown wood grain fabric / mounted on the studs of my unfinished basement the flannel creates static and the material sticks to it hope that helps April

[@marthascreativelife]

@@aprilscraftroom I love it!!!!

[@lauralynneh]

Would you also add pins?

[@aprilscraftroom]

only if it needs them--- but usually its not needed

[@nitababcock3977]

I use Quilters Select powder. You have to press this kind to get it to stick, unless I'm using it wrong lol. But it doesn't smell like the spray I used. I had to turn the attic fan on to pull out the smell.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes I have used that before. I liked it and I actually did a video with it. I don't have the smell with the 505 spray that I did with other products. I agree the powder is a great alternative to the spray. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@nitababcock3977]

I will have to try the 505. I'm not sure what I have but the smell is nasty

[@shellylemons]

Which is easier basting or Quilt-as-you-go?

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think I like the quilt as you go better April

[@shellylemons]

@@aprilscraftroom it does seem to be the easiest technique.

[@justicedog3696]

Thanks for the video. I finished my first quilt and pinned it. There was some puckering involved, but, it's still recognizable as a quilt, so I'm happy. I'll try this way on my next one.

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome!!!! April

[@alok-iz8lq]

Do you ever use a serger?

[@aprilscraftroom]

absolutely! love my serger! April

[@DebsWay]

Great demo, April! I tried the basting powder because you used it in one video. How would you compare that to your 505 spray? Do you like the spray better?

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOVE the spray .. so easy to use! thanks for watching April

[@giselaa6111]

To avoid the needle to gum up use a little oil on your needle ♥️🇸🇪

[@aprilscraftroom]

What a GREAT tip... thank you for sharing!!! April

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I'm scared of the fumes from my spray that I bought from a quilt shop. Is the 505 spray safe to use in a closed up house? Have you ever tried rolling your quilt sandwich up on pool noodles?

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think it is not as toxic as some ... I don't feel like it is that strong smelling .. I actually LOVE IT! POOL NOODLES are awesome... !!! thanks for watching! April

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

Ok I gotta ask, because If I try using the spray to make the sandwich this is what’s gonna happen… The cat is gonna jump up there while I’m trying to get it all together. So my question is, have your cats ever jumped up there on it while you’re trying to assemble it and what do you do if they get glue on their paws? Thank you for showing us the process.

[@lisaroper421]

I have heard people say, make sure you lock the animals out! 😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

No ... Oliver manly only gets in my way when I am cutting my material and sewing ... I think because I am spraying he stays pretty clear! ... LOL Thanks for watching! April

[@tracycrosley4828]

Why don't you stick the corners of your backing to the table while laying out the batting? I use silicone mats that are made for resin crafts. They are cheap, very thin, easy to cut to size and will make your fabric stay put.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Well aren't you smart! I think I've seen that, but totally forgot. That would totally take the challenge out of it! LOL. That is an excellent suggestion and I will use it on the second quilt I am sandwiching. Thank you for watching and your wonderful suggestion. April

[@ellenhofer3343]

Have you used pool noodles to do this? I think you need 3. Just wondered if you've tried it,

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love pool noodles ... YES I have tried it ... thank you for sharing! April

[@ellenhofer3343]

@@aprilscraftroom I bought 3 last year & they are just sitting in the corner.

[@seams2travelterisingletonc264]

Now you need to show us how you take it to the machine & quilt it on your domestic machine… or do you have a longarm?

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is actually in the works... I just got a long arm but not ready to share that yet .. still learning it stay tunned April

[@lisaroper421]

Thumbs up for "discombobulating!"

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL ... Thanks for watching! April

[@alok-iz8lq]

Oh my gosh funny that's like me I get all confused

[@aprilscraftroom]

lol April