tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post7037100104472750301..comments2024-01-25T14:01:54.284+02:00Comments on Stitch by Stitch: Anything Goes Quilt 'n Sew #23 - Hand Basting Marelize Rieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523406413464303882noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-71200290256383950752013-06-27T15:37:39.675+02:002013-06-27T15:37:39.675+02:00I'm following your process with interest - as ...I'm following your process with interest - as I approach the basting and quilting of a couple little wall quilts with trepidation!<br /><br />Thanks for the link up!Jackie Kirnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324574219943567613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-66071027392459300822013-06-27T09:01:49.909+02:002013-06-27T09:01:49.909+02:00Thx for linking up, loving the basting options, it...Thx for linking up, loving the basting options, it's always a difficult part of the process!heart of charnwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116451696114213348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-47819240357476522882013-06-25T06:24:36.005+02:002013-06-25T06:24:36.005+02:00I totally want to try your tack methos. Currently ...I totally want to try your tack methos. Currently I masking tape onto my low pile carpet and it works well - no puckers - but I do not like how the tape pulls the fabric on the cut edges. Plus using tacks saves money and the earth! Thanks for sharing!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07919462028551674067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-69851627433266260702013-06-24T19:43:49.367+02:002013-06-24T19:43:49.367+02:00i use regular old clear scotch tape on my tile flo...i use regular old clear scotch tape on my tile floor at home. not a problem. i've had trouble with the masking tape on a table, too,when i've tried that at class. some tapes are stickier than others, though.<br /><br />i LOVE the calm, peaceful and happy colors in this quilt. it's so soothing. and pretty. =)hydeeannsewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995021008434563956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-12263347791841755252013-06-24T17:10:34.236+02:002013-06-24T17:10:34.236+02:00I've never thought of using pins. I use extra...I've never thought of using pins. I use extra wide painter's tape, but on my wood floor. It really works well (I think the width of the tape really helps).<br /><br />:) thanks for hosting!<br /><br />Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationKelly @ My Quilt Infatuationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383511246261347442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-64185047695118099952013-06-24T12:21:16.802+02:002013-06-24T12:21:16.802+02:00Thanks for the tips, Marelize. I've taken to u...Thanks for the tips, Marelize. I've taken to using my longarm to baste anything bigger than a baby quilt because of floor space. I use the masking tape method but maybe it's easier on tile/parquet floors? Beautiful baby quilt you made too!Elita@Busy Needle Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833568994883621755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-33608629855651151992013-06-24T09:09:40.764+02:002013-06-24T09:09:40.764+02:00I use masking tape (you can buy low and high tack ...I use masking tape (you can buy low and high tack types) on a vinyl floor and I've used it on carpet too without any problems, but I might give your drawing pin idea a go next time to see the difference :) Have fun quilting, looking forward to seeing it.Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461286927746997845noreply@blogger.com