Make Your Own Quilt Basting Spray

Learn how to make your own homemade quilt basting spray with simple ingredients. Kim explains how to make this simple basting spray so you'll never have to pin your quilt sandwiches again.
NOTE: It is not recommended to use quilt basting spray with fusible webbing or interfacing or stabilizers as this can be damaging to them.
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[@turtztube]

This is incredible! 1. The flour/water/salt will thicken upon standing. 2. In shaking the flour/water together, aim for no lumps and whisk well on the stove top. This will ensure it sprays with no blockages. 3. I used vodka with no issues. 4. For best results, spray and let it dry. Fuse together with a hot iron. 5. Cleanup is so simple. Hot water & a cloth will remove it from any surface.

[@maryzurbrugg1827]

I've been using this method for about 4 years now - it's GREAT! One ingredient addition recommended by a painter (?) in the comments, that made a big difference for me, was adding a dallop of Dawn dish soap.

[@ErykaSoleil]

Thank you for this. I also very much appreciate that you gave credit for where the recipe originated. ❤️

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Of course!!

[@vickiwalker975]

This stuff is a game-changer! I used to dread basting my quilts because it was so time-consuming using pins and so expensive using 505 basting spray. I made a batch of your homemade basting spray over 6 months ago and finally had a chance to try it out today on a small wall hanging project (24 x 36 inches). It worked beautifully and it only took a few minutes to complete. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@tinam4353]

First time quilter here, just used this homemade basting spray and it worked perfectly. My layers stayed in place and no puckering! Thanks for sharing this!

[@VoxUrania]

Genius! My mother used to cook paste for my art projects when I was little. It never occurred to me that the same principle could apply to other crafts. Brilliant.

[@elementgypsy]

I made spray starch a few tears ago with corn starch. Worked great. Added lavender oil for nice smell.

[@rosalieknoll4522]

Kim - My embroidery machine repairman warned me to stop using spray adhesives as they were damaging my machine. I saw your video and was a bit skeptical but decided to try making your homemade basting spray anyway. Wow - I am amazed! It really does work. This will not only save me a bunch of money but also extend the life of my embroidery/quilting machine. Thanks so much for your video. I, for one, am very grateful to you.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome! Glad that it's working well for you.

[@TeylaDex]

This homemmade Spray is fine for your machine, because it works differently. When its dry, the starch in the flour is just dry starch again. No glue power. That's why it's so great ^^ (also why it's so important to let dry completely)

[@barbaragrant9635]

I made your recipe and used it! I am so thrilled. I didn't ever use spray glue that you purchase because I don't like aerosol sprays. This is the PERFECT solution and it works just great! Thanks so much for this valuable info and recipe.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@canadiangirl2966]

I have been using this spray for about 6 years now. It works on cotton batting, polyester and blended batting. It works really well and I iron the quilt top and backing while its still wet. It has never failed me. It also keeps for years due the alcohol content so i make big jars and keep closed. As for spray bottles the best I have found other than a plant mister is a liquid hair spray bottle that sprays a fine mist. If your bottle clogs just dump the spray back in your jar and clean your bottle with really hot water and spray the hot water thru a bunch of times. No gummy needles, no smell and washes out.

[@juliefitzpatrickjulieinthe6421]

This sounds so much less toxic than the alternative sprays. Thank you!

[@c.j.ulrich2591]

The recipe for quilt basting spray is AWESOME. I made a 1/2-batch this morning and am using it to baste 3-layer squares of cotton for a rag quilt. I'm a skeptic by nature, so I had to try it to believe it. WOW! Thank you so much, Kim, for the tip and recipe! I'm a Chatterbox Quilt convert!!! Keep the great vid's coming!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks, C.J. Glad it worked for you. Yes, there are more videos coming. Let me know if there is anything you would particularly like me to address - I'm always open to new video ideas. :)

[@bettyboop59able1]

Hi I’m a bit worried that this mixture may promote mold Growth on the quilt ! It’s a food item could it go Off ? Just like info before risking ruining a quilt ⚠️

[@Marla.22]

No, because your quilt eventually will be washed and I haven't had a problem yet, its been 8 months of using this. It wont cause mold...Alcohol is the clincher for that

[@annbannister7841]

Thanks

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

What about insects! I would expect to invest in the top of the line pest control services, using flour!

[@carolines5559]

this mix really works, even for big quilts. I just use it for a queen size one and it works perfectly. specially if you are going to hand quilt is great. Always remember to wash your quilt afterwards. Thanks for the recipe. ♡

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Caroline: I'm glad it worked out well for you, especially at that large a size quilt! Yes, it is important to wash it out afterwards too - a good reminder :)

[@pamelagray4090]

Caroline S is it hard to hand quilt through?

[@carolines5559]

pamela gray not at all. It stays soft and very much alike with the other methods.

[@maureenkearns5376]

I LOVE this spray. I've been using the purchased spray basting stuff for about 4 years but I have never liked using it because of the chemicals, let alone the cost because I'm a prolific quilter. I knew I couldn't pin because of arthritis and finally looked online for something, I don't even know what I put in the search line, but this came up and I"m thrilled to finally have something really organic. I just made a new batch after using up the first, which lasted through about 10 quilts. I make quilts about 45x55, 55x60, so I've used it allot. Thank you so so much for this video. My 2nd batch is cooling now because I have 7 quilt tops to sandwich. I do find I need 5 T of flour, but maybe it's my flour being old. Whatever, it works great.

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

That's the homemade paste my mother made (minus the alcohol) for her young children to glue paper things. No worries if they ate some of it.

[@meacadwell]

Yup, paper mache. I still make and use it for some crafty things.

[@debmccleary9857]

Desperate situations call for desperately gleaning the internet for basting ideas. So many positive reviews here so I tried it. I cut the recipe in half and it was just enough to cover a 45x60 crib quilt. I'll machine quilt the sandwich tomorrow. Sure do hope I didn't use too much. I could only find an old Febreeze spray bottle so the mixture kinda shot out in a stream. Ended up spraying my hands and patting the fabric. Easy on my body since i did the "basting" on my design wall. I'll come back and edit if my patting technique held while quilting. LOL. Thanks for this great video.

[@jwstanley2645]

Congratulations on this brilliant borrow into quilting. This has been used in other arts, crafts, interior décor, and believe it or not, politics, in China since about the year 200 and in Europe since about the year 1400. I have heard that in Canada the political and economic use has the name wheatpasting, a practice where persons spray this on exterior walls without permission and stick up their political promo posters. In economics the posters are ads, largely for musical performances and poetry readings. Also in economics, when the persons have permission, the result is called a billboard (at least in some places). Thus, when someone in the music industry chose to publish a newspaper/magazine about the latest and greatest in music, they named the publication Billboard. Today, of course, billboards are often walls with no other purpose but to hold up these papers and block the public view of sunrises and sunsets. As for me, I have used it in woodcuts, wallpapering, childcare (making paper chains, not pasting children into chairs), labelling boxes and more. I would have never thought to baste anything with it, be it a quilt in progress or a turkey in the roaster. I would have never thought to glue-baste a quilt. And the best thing, because the recipe/formula does not require any chocolate, one can eat the chocolate on the side, and that is a win-win. Thank you for this clever idea.

[@janetf7208]

Wonderful!! Works great I made up a patch , put in a tall spray bottle . Will never use spray chemicals again. I sprayed both sides of the batting and sandwiched together, I let sit over night. Stuck like magic. Thanks for the great advice

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'm glad this worked out well for you, Janet. If nothing else, it's a lot cheaper than buying the spray :)

[@brieth149]

Thanks for this & for answering the question about washing! I will store the recipe for future use!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Brieth. :)

[@maureenkearns5376]

I came across this video by accident and am so glad I did. For a few months I've been trying to figure out what to do instead of using purchased basting spray because of the massive chemicals. I can't pin or hand baste because of arthritis so I've had no choice. The next quilt I put together, which will be soon, I'm trying this out and I'm going to pray it works out. I often refer to your videos on the Janome 9400 and am always so pleased to get the info I need. So I have confidence this will work. thanks so much. I'm glad I read in a reply that you let the quilt dry overnight. Didn't think about having to wash the quilt after, as I always do with the stuff I've been using, but since it is all basically food in that spray I can see that it could attract bugs Rubbing alchohol is still the least of my concerns when I compare this to the chemicals in the purchased products. I'll master this because I'm going to be teaching beginner quilting at our community college in a few months and it's been driving me nuts what to do in stead of the spray knowing pinning or hand basting would take a lot of class time. Thanks so much.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Maureen! Thanks for watching and your lovely comments.

[@andrewolewine8271]

So appreciate this! Quilting for a beginner can get pricey trying to get all that I need. This helps alot!!

[@jeankeeter9637]

Love this recipe for quilt basting. I have use the spray before and it set off my asthma. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

+JEAN KEETER I'm glad you liked the quilt basting spray recipe. I hadn't thought about allergic reactions to the fusible spray - it just doesn't seem very healthy to me.

[@mmills5951]

“Quilt gravy”! Lol! Too cute!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I made this using corn starch v. flour. It worked perfectly.

[@christinealmeida5517]

Did you use the same amount of corn starch as the recipe instructs for flour? I ask b/c in food recipes the cornstarch box says to use 1/2 as much cornstarch as flour to make a thickener. Wondering if it makes a difference for this application. Thanks.

[@eavesdroppin1]

@@christinealmeida5517 I was wondering the same thing as I have always used cornstarch for thickening gravy. Did you experiment with this? I thought of using spray starch and I seen that there is a video for that.

[@annickvanpaemel6734]

Hello Kim, i would like to thank you for sharing the recipe. Its so good, i don’t even want to try anything else. Greetings from Belgium 💕

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@SallyJ2000]

Other than the outrages cost I use 505 for machine embroidery to hold my pieces down. I have allergies and was worried about the smell. I have yet to smell anything from the 505. But I will try her recipe since it is so much less costly. Thankyou for sharing.

[@carriesaindon2873]

This is great. I had to stop using commercial basting sprays because I was sensitive the chemicals but I can use this. Thanks for sharing .

[@ladyzhana]

Thank you very much for sharing this recipe with me. I've used it and works great! Natural and unexpensive!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@Cherjer113]

You seriously saved my quilting life with this!

[@pinpress]

I read the directions thoroughly and went through all the comments prior to making. I used an immersion blender to thoroughly mix the flour into the water. The mixture thickened slightly upon adding the (organic all purpose) flour-water to the boiling (iodized) salt water in a (stainless steel) pan. I boiled at a low boil/simmer for 10 minutes. It did not thicken further during the boil, but neither did it upon cooling. So I poured it all out of the pan into a (4 c) measuring cup, and noted that there was just over 2 c. of the mixture left. In the bottom of the pan were some corners of thickened flour-water, so I scraped those into the measuring cup and hit it with the blender again. Then I re-cooked for another 10 minutes, at a higher boil, still not thickening upon standing and cooling. In fact, the higher boil made clumps form in the foam that formed during the boil. There just isn't enough detail in the directions for me to know whether I'm boiling too much/too little; should the blender be left in the drawer?; should maybe I use an aluminum or non-stick pan?; start over with more flour? Thanks for any help!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Well, I've got to say that you are thorough, Ann. It's hard to be exact on some of the parts of the process as it depends on where you are in the world as to humidity, dryness, altitude, etc. Having said that, I usually use cold water and put the flour with it into a jar and shake, shake, shake (funny, never seems to shake any weight off me when I do this😅). I don't use organic flour - I typically use Robin Hood all-purpose flour. I do boil it and then simmer for about 10 minutes and that usually is all it takes. I let the mixture cool before adding the rubbing alcohol or vodka and that's about it. Have you downloaded the instructions for it where I provide more information than the video? If not, you can get it at bit.ly/quiltspray. I hope this information helps.

[@pinpress]

@@Chatterboxquilts Yes, I downloaded the instructions first and have re-read many times. I live at about 100 ft above sea level, and the temperature is about 70 degrees and maybe 50% humidity. Maybe slightly warmer and drier inside than out. Organic flour shouldn't make a difference, it's all-purpose. I left it sit overnight and is slightly thicker today, but not at all sticky. Should it be? Trying to understand how using a blender would somehow ruin it, because I have rotator cuff issues and would prefer not to have to shake it. I stirred constantly with a whisk when it was cooking. IDK, I'll try again. Thanks for your reply!

[@marilynvires1456]

I think this would be great for floating items to embroidery.

[@bonniecook1883]

I can't wait to try this and share it with my quilting friends. Thank you! Bonnie Cook

[@haydeepatterson8213]

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[@sewwithliz4535]

Think I need to try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@dama9872]

In my country, Indonesia, we use tapioca flour for making glue. You use wheat flour. Tapioca is sticky rather than wheat flour. I ' ve ever think about using this kind of glue, but i am not sure it will work on my quilt. I think, after watching this video, i 'll give it a try :) Thanks for inspiring.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks, Yanti, for the information. Let me know how you like using the Multi-Purpose Quilt Spray.

[@giselaa6111]

Great i have not used quilting spray due to the cost Now i can Thank You so much/Gisela in Sweden 🇸🇪

[@curlyrae3380]

Stumbled upon this after watching a Leah Day video on FMQ. Timing is perfect! Commissioned baby quilt is ready to sandwich. Great size to try this out on before the queen. Tyvm

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Yes, It's a good idea to try it out on a smaller project. I have basted a wall hanging that I am currently quilting on my Janome 9400 and it's working so well. No pins to avoid/take out! Yah!

[@hlegler]

THANK YOUUUU!!! I'm new to quilting and I love that the quilting community is so willing to share their knowledge. Thanks for this abfab tutorial!!

[@debraswann845]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this recipe. I've been searching and searching for a natural product other than the time consuming pinning. I also like that it calls for rubbing alcohol which helps to sanitize. I have multiple chemical sensitivity and asthma and am always looking for natural products and ways of doing things. I am new to quilting and appliqueing and I'm trying to learn all I can before I begin a big project. Your video reminded me of when we made home made glue in elementary school years ago with just flour and water. It's always good to see people using natural ingredients instead of chemicals, especially around children, not to mention that it's much cheaper and we generally have them on hand. Oh yea, they also work great, as I'm sure yours will.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Debra. I hope you'll find this helpful in your quilting and you'll definitely find it easier on your asthma and sensitivities :)

[@jkudzillia8349]

I’ll have to try this for appliqué. I just finished one of those gorgeous Laura Heine collage quilts using Steam a Seam. Really gooey on the needle. This might be the right solution. Pun intended.

[@sharon3017]

If you just water down school glue, you can spray it also. Faster.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to try that.

[@micadina7129]

Hi Kim, thanks for your recipe. I am a beginner in the wonderful quilting world and I am quite sure that this will help me a lot to go faster (I am really more like a tortoise than like a guepard). Thanks again. Friendly thoughts from Madrid (Spain)

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kantwinnada]

Thank you. I priced spray today and about fell over! I'm no longer able to crawl on the floor to pin my quilts.

[@netty062]

I just about fall over from the fumes!!

[@Marla.22]

This works sooo good! Saves me money buying that spray! Thank you for posting

[@wickens9221]

Wow! What a great idea,I was just wanting to get some basting spray until I saw the $29.99 price.This is way more economical.I will be trying this in the near future........Thanks!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Yes, basting spray is a tad expensive! This is much more economical to make and doesn't take any fancy ingredients. Good luck :)

[@QinYu1220]

made! work well! even better ! AWESOME!

[@bonnieanderson6412]

Thank you so much for the recipe. Love it.

[@mrsresinvaleriepayn5203]

so natural. great idea. I recall using this recipe at school to make paper mache glue .Only problem here in the tropics for me would be bugs. If its edible, the roaches, silverfish or ants will find it. I'd hate my quilt to be chewed with tiny holes. I personally might have to only use on samples or stick to the pins

[@debmccleary9857]

Don't baste until you are ready to quilt. Get it done and wash. Ingredients wash out.

[@grandmabarbs175]

Thank you sooooo much! I too loved the 505 best and hated the expense and smell, and have been out for some time now, with 3 quilts waiting on me. So, thanks to you, I am going to try this sometime this week. I will let you know how it turns out! Again! Thanks for the video! And I have been reading the comments and love that you answer most. I'm from SW Michigan with lots of bugs..and saw that comment. I will be watching for more videos. HAGD!!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Barb: I'm sure you'll enjoy working with the basting spray and it definitely will save you some $$$ - so you can pick up more fun items at the quilt shop :) I'm originally from Chatham, Ontario, Canada so I know what you mean about the bugs. Luckily we have very few of those in Calgary, but due to the climate we aren't able to grow as many fruits and vegetable as we could in Ontario. Guess you can't have it all :) Enjoy!

[@Avidreader099]

Amazing! It worked well; no basting, no pinning. No gunk on my needle.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Glad you liked it Barbara. I really like how much easier it is to quilt a project when you have used the Multi-Purpose Quilt Spray and no residue on the needle - a bonus!

[@gaylegullon3496]

Can't wait to try this and share it with others. Thanks so much for your tutorial.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Gayle. Look for more videos on this spray in the future.

[@kathrynfountain894]

Thank you. I will try this. I just found you recently and I’m enjoying your videos.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Welcome!

[@debbiealley3834]

this is awesome I have allergies I can't use sprays THANK YOU!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Debbie. I hear about allergies from lots of quilters and even if you don't have allergies, it can't be good to breathe in those aerosol sprays! Of course saving money that can then be used to buy more fabric can't be all bad either :)

[@cjunga]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have several quilts that need to be basted, I"m going to give this a shot.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome, Cathy! Let me know how it goes.

[@juliamedina1214]

i am so going to try this. I love quilting but really hate basting the quilts together. It takes to long. This shortcut (if it works) will be very helpful

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I hope this works for you, Julia. I've had lots of positive comments and I have been pleased with the results myself.

[@LottieSue]

I've tried various methods of DIY spray baste. You mentioned letting the sprayed on baste dry "a bit", can it be totally dry then ironed? What temp does the iron have to be? Do you ever have deposits made on the iron or sticking on the iron? Thanks --great video. OH OH, I printed out your directions - love the tip about parchment paper.

[@kimmcamp]

I so love your DIY videos. It is also something that is totally a Canadian thing in my opinion. Save money where you can, so you can buy more fabric ;-)

[@paulinechapman9319]

I just use wonderful fusible batting...buy a 30 yd roll...so economical..no mess no fuss...from canada...❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@nicolanewington1798]

I'm in Canada too. Where do you buy this from? I can get fusible fleece but it's expensive.

[@beverleybrowning3480]

This works great for preparing & starching fabric for piecing. The first time I tried it there were small lumps gumming up my sprayer. I found tho that no matter how hard I shook the flour/water, I would end up with small lumps. (It also took a very long time to get to the glutenous stage, so I started with hot water with the salt). I strained the mixture with a fine sieve into my blender after cooling, whirled it, then added the alcohol & whirled again. Yay! No lumps! ALSO, I did try this to put a quilt sandwich (it was a throw size) together. A big pain to iron & iron & iron to get the starch dry!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Beverley: Sorry to hear that you had lumps after making the Multi-Purpose Quilt Spray. I usually find that cold water works better than hot when combining it with the flour. It doesn't really get very gloopy (yes, that is a technical term) and tends to thicken more once it has cooled down. As far as using an iron to dry the spray, yes it does take a bit of time, but I still find this quicker than pinning a quilt - and less chance of picking myself! I tend to actually let the spray dry overnight so I avoid having to iron it and it's all ready to go the next morning.

[@beverleybrowning3480]

Thanks for your input! I did use cold water to mix with the flour- I just meant I used hot water in the pot with the salt to start. Drying overnight is a good idea which I thought I would try next time. Thanks!

[@melodyn2music]

love this idea....was going to buy the tacky stuff, but I am going to make this for sure!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I am sure you will enjoy the results - and with the money save you can buy more fabric !

[@valerienoneyabiz]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial and recipe! I too hate basting with pins. Seems like everything is lined up and ready to quilt until I put the needle to the quilt, then the backside always shifts. I am mixing the recipe up now and will followup with results after I work it.

[@eli8ebeel05]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@betsyercolini8724]

Can't wait to try! Do you think it would work in one of those "fine spray" bottles? The ones that hairdressers were using, but now quilters think are awesome! Or would it be too thick? Thanks for sharing this!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I've used it in several spray bottles and turn it to a thin mist. It isn't super thick but can clog up the spray tube if left in the bottle and not used. You can just rinse the tube out and then you are good to go again.

[@diannadima7082]

Thank you for the information. I will try it on a small project.

[@KimberlyNichols]

Thank you for this, I look forward to trying it. Aerosols are so bad for the environment, I just can't bring myself to buying the 505 spray, but really wanted to try an adhesive spray.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hope you like it!

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

I'd be reluctant to press against my batting & flatten it. When we used a spray batting at my LQS, we just smoothed it out w/ our hands, no pressing. I'd also be afraid of bugs from the flour paste if one doesn't wash the quilt afterwards.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Karen: you don't have to press if you don't want to. You can just smooth the top, batting and backing with your hands and let the spray air dry. You should definitely wash it out after quilting as you would with any applied spray. Be sure to watch the other videos on using this spray for more suggestions and recommendations.

[@prettycurious141]

Everyone should wash their finished quilts before using or gifting. No matter how or where it was constructed.

[@jkudzillia8349]

I always wash my quilts when I’m done. I use cotton batting and washing shrinks the batting just a bit to get that old fashioned, wrinkly look I like.

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

The best! 😊

[@MyTanja1979]

Thanx for sharing!

[@debmachiran7848]

Thanks!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks so much, Deb! ❤️

[@lucymorningstar6242]

can't wait to try this

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I hope you like it as much as I do, Lucy. Let me know how it goes.

[@quiltlady73]

Sounds great! I'll try it on my next quilt.

[@eileenfb1948]

I'm wondering if cornflour will also work. I use it to make cheap starch and to attach small pieces of raw edge appliqué - spray it on then iron dry. It doesn't go off or get smelly even without the alcohol, I'm in the UK. I must try on a small quilt project. Really like your videos, thank you.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Thanks of the tip. Thanks for watching my videos from across the pond :)

[@maryhollenbach4966]

I use a Hudson sprayer to apply my homemade basting spray. It saves my hand

[@imailforyou]

Thank you so much!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome!

[@sheenamustard3866]

Would it work with cornstarch and cheap vodka

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I do use inexpensive vodka - I save the good stuff for drinking😉. I haven't tried cornstarch so I'm not sure about that. I would try it and see how it works.

[@dianetuttle9396]

Thank you!!

[@QuiltedGarden]

I like this idea but am Wondering what the long term effects are on the quilt? Does it wash out? Does it fade the quilt top with 70% alcohol? And does it gum up the needle? Merely curious.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

As I always recommend, when you add "extras" to your project, you should wash it out after the quilt is finished - starch, glue, whatever it may be. This definitely does not gum up the needle unlike some purchased sprays.

[@lyndalebrun1681]

Once mixed, sprayed and ironed onto backing and top of quilt, does it leave any residue or stains?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

It shouldn't if you shake it up before you use it. If there is any white-ish marks, they easily remove with washing. I always recommend that you wash quilts if you have added anything to the fabric such as this spray.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I would like to try this but wondering if you could say how many fluid ounces there are in your cup? I only have mugs. Also can you use plain and/or self raising flour? I am in the UK and wondered about the name 'rubbing alcohol' but I see in a comment below you gave it the name 'isopropyl alcohol'. (I've typed it here so I can remember it for future reference). Thanks for this informative video :)

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Lesley! There are 8 fluid ounces in our measuring cups. I just used plain flour, nothing fancy. I hope that this helps you in whipping up your own batch of homemade quilt basting spray.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Thanks for your reply. Just to be clear, do you mean 1 cup is 8 fl ozs and you use 3 x 8 = 24 in total, or 3 cups are equal to 8 fl ozs?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

One cup is 8 fluid ounces; so 3 cups would be 24 fluid ounces.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Thank you :)

[@sandygrogg1203]

Great idea... Thanks.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful :)

[@helenweatherby1694]

Why didn’t you add the rubbing alcohol to the mixture in the pan before putting it into the spray container?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You could do this if you'd like after it has cooled down a bit. Just another way to do it (that probably makes more sense 😉).

[@LeilaRoberts-wf7vq]

Alcohol would evaporate in hot mixture

[@nyssalanzafame9780]

Just wondering....why did you like this more than the elmers glue version? thinking....i do sometimes...for an art quilt, that you don't want to risk washing....or if, like I do, it might take you 6 years to finish the quilt.... would it be better to use the elmers version than the food version? i read a few comments about worries with bugs if it won't get washed right away... -Thanks!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

First, I don't have to buy a premade product - the Elmer's glue - and I can make this with common ingredients I typically have at home. Also, I use this spray for other purposes in my studio - to starch my fabric before die cutting is one of them. I haven't had any issues with bugs and always suggest that it be washed off when the project is finished.

[@dorismays2448]

Thank you!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

try spray and bond. the smell doesnt bother me at all and wipes up w water. love your idea more though. thanks for sharing!🙋

[@ellenhartley4998]

Great recipe! Wondering if this will gum up your needle or sewing machine.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

No, it won't. The recipe isn't tacky or gummy and you have to let it dry before using it so it doesn't get on your needle at all.

[@ellenhartley4998]

How long does it take to dry?

[@sarahlovessewing]

Amazing thank you for this

[@Chatterboxquilts]

My pleasure!

[@johncecchetti1116]

Can I ask, is this temporary adhesive or permanent adhesive? I'm trying to find a temporary adhesive that can wash out.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Yes, like all basting sprays, this is a temporary adhesive and will definitely wash out.

[@Bmon-js2lk]

Thank you so much.

[@mightymittens]

Hi thanks for making this video. Can I use this with minky? I've seen you said to others you can just let it air dry and minky can't be ironed but I'm wondering if there is anything else about minky that might make this tricky. Thanks again!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I wouldn't recommend using this on minky. I suggest that it be used on quilting cotton and other natural fibres. I would suggest that you try it on a small piece to see what it does. I'd be interested to know.

[@jasabatura838]

Why don't you mix the alcohol to the cooked mixture and blend with the whisk before you pour it into the bottle?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I don't like to add alcohol to a heat source in case it catches on fire. Much better to be safe than sorry!

[@MoovinOnEstateSales]

@@Chatterboxquilts It's just like cooking with wine, whiskey, brandy, etc. you add that to pots of hot (boiling even) liquid, it doesn't ignite.

[@PaperDiva67]

If you cook the alcohol it will evaporate, I assume the alcohol helps to both thin out the mixture and help it to dry faster, you don’t want the layers to be too soggy for long.

[@lynneworley6326]

That was my thought! Since you let the mixture come to room temp adding the alcohol in the pan will make the most sense. No worry of flammability or evaporation :)

[@bella-bee]

I guess both the salt and the alcohol preserve the mixture and stop mildew growing

[@simplegiftsandtruths8263]

Hi, thanks for this idea. I love using basting spray, but it does stink! I've worked with flour paste with paper crafts and I've been told to be careful with flour based glues in fabric in case of bugs and pests. Do you know if there were instructions for how long to leave the quilt before quilting, then laundering to prevent unwanted visits from bugs? thanks.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

+simplegiftsandtruths That is a good question. I didn't find any specific information, but I have had one of my quilts sitting with the basting spray in it for several months and haven't had any problems. Having said this, I live in a dry climate with few bugs. If I were living in a more humid climate, I would probably want to rinse out the quilt within 3 months. Thanks for watching :)

[@Nevertoosweet2eat]

Did a little research and I think that this is the purpose of the rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is a solvent and can kill insects by dissolving their cells. Rubbing alcohol is also a drying agent, so it can destroy bug eggs by drying them out. In addition, rubbing alcohol repels the bugs, discouraging them from crawling or laying eggs.

[@doe91916]

This looks great. I've used spray adhesives other than the one you mentions & they don't smell, but are costly & I worry about the propellants. One question: can you reposition the layers if you need to? THANKS!!

[@patti6194]

@@Nevertoosweet2eat However, I believe those only work while it is still wet.

[@marielichte6454]

I just discovered this video and I am excited to try it out! I am curious if it damages, your machine or "gunks" up the needle? Seems like a silly question I guess, but I am pretty protective of my "baby." ;0) Thanks for sharing!!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Unlike most adhesive sprays, this spray is wet and not sticky at all so no gunk on the needle, no issues with your sewing machine.

[@cherimolina2121]

Does this gum up your needle during sewing/quilting. I don't hand sew and don't have a long arm. I've been wollering a king size amount of fabric layers thru my Elna 1010! This looks like an absolute must for me as I have only used pins to hold those layers together..97"×108"🤦. It hasn't been easy! Thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

No, absolutely not. It's not sticky but rather wet - until it's dry, that is.

[@lesleytakhar44]

This worked beautifully to baste the batting with the cotton top but I can't get it to work basting the flannel back to the batting - any advice?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'm not sure why you would be having issues as I've used this with flannel too and haven't had a problem. You might need to add additional spray and I would suggest that you iron it down rather than leaving it to dry on its own. Be sure to press the layers together with your hand well after spraying and before ironing. Good luck!

[@cindyb8567]

@@Chatterboxquilts Just fyi, same as me. This method worked great for my cotton top but did not work on the flannel backing.

[@miamisweets]

Love this idea, and can' t wait to try it. Quick question, have you had any experience with the diy spray gumming up your sewing machine needles? I've never tried basting spray of any kind, but have seen on cans where certain brands "won't gum up your machine", so wondering if there's any concern w/ this possibly doing that? Thanks so much for the great video!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

@miamisweets I don't know about the temporary spray adhesives, but I don't think you should have a problem with the homemade quilt basting spray. I think that the rubbing alcohol in it keeps it from getting gummy. The ones in the spray can are sticky even if you touch them with your hand, as the homemade spray isn't like that.

[@miamisweets]

Thank you! I tried a batch and it worked wonderfully! I really love it, and it will definitely save lots of money :). This is wonderful!

[@asherbenruby]

Seems like a great idea! Will it mold after awhile?

[@marygracealipogpog411]

Hi kim, i wanna ask if i can use cornstarch instead of flour. Can't find a flour 😂

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I've never tried it with cornstarch, so I'm not sure. It might be a bit thick if you used the same amount of cornstarch as flour. My only suggestion would be that you'll have to try it and see how it goes.

[@Janglesaz]

When I used it to baste 3 layers for a rag quilt, the squares became too stiff making then too hard to work with. Did I use too much?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Possibly? You don't need to soak the quilt, just a light spray over it.

[@bigblackguarddog]

What a wonderful video! Thanks for the recipe. I am a new quilter. My current quilt will be useing Minky, Do you think this would still have the same effect with fusing the Minky to a cotton batting I am going to use?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

Hi Kassandra: Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! I haven't tried the spray with Minky so would suggest that you try a small piece first to see how it reacts. I'm afraid that it might not work very well due to the stretchy nature of the fabric. The spray saturates the fabric and I think it might distort the Minky - hence the suggestion to try a small piece first and see how it goes. Good luck :)

[@debjacobson9800]

Thanks Kim🪡🧵

[@RodneyandOwen]

How long did you cook the "gravy" mixture? I cooked mine on a pretty good boil for over 20 minutes and it just didn't seem to start getting gelatinous.

[@patrice8257]

Frank is don't know about this but I can tell you when you do a slow boil for ruex (cooking) it takes a while to thicken. Be patient also check your measures :)

[@dama9872]

May be your solution is too thin, you have to add more flour, but diluted it first with a little water