After seeing the videos I shared with you yesterday I promptly went out and bought some boards just like Sharon suggested. I gave this method a try myself and I am very happy with the results. I didn’t even need to take Advil after I was done like I normally do after basting. Now, if I could only quilt like her…sigh
I found this thread at my local Michaels
Here is the stitch
Here is my set up
I started off using milliner needles but they were way too hard to thread so I switched to this one...I have no idea what it is but I think it's a crewel needle
Here is Miss Noel all ready for quilting
Great - I will have to give this a try. As for quilting like Sharon - one step at a time!
Posted by: Big Rig John | 08/31/2011 at 09:21 AM
I watched the video yesterday and have thought about it all night...and then to see you in action!! You have inspired me to give it a try!! Way to go!!
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Posted by: Paulette Doyle | 08/31/2011 at 10:12 AM
This is such a good way to baste. Why didn't I think of this!!??
I'm going to try it next quilt.
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: kathleen | 08/31/2011 at 11:09 AM
I watched the video and thought "now that a great idea" I will deffinetly give it a go. As for her quilting, yes well maybe we will try that another day.
Posted by: Judith. (Crete) | 08/31/2011 at 12:12 PM
Wow! This is a fabulous tip. Thank You for sharing. I was like you and did all the basting on the floor, ugh! I'm going to give this a try right away on a hawaiian quilt that needs hand quilting!
Posted by: Liz | 08/31/2011 at 12:22 PM
Glad you had success! If you prefer to pin instead of baste, it works well too.
Posted by: Jeanne | 08/31/2011 at 01:34 PM
Thank you for the tip about the tatting thread.
I haven't looked at Sharon's quilting technique yet. Thank you for letting me know she has videos for hat too.
Posted by: Miriam | 08/31/2011 at 06:24 PM
I really want to try that basting method after watching the videos too!! And we even have some spare skirting boards in the house already.... just have to get my husband to cut them down because I don't think I'll ever make a quilt six foot wide
Posted by: Karen Wilson | 09/01/2011 at 12:39 AM
This is exactly how I baste my quilts. I saw it on Sharon's site a few years ago and it has changed my life. I no longer dread basting
Posted by: Marianne@RuffHaven | 09/05/2011 at 10:04 AM
Yes...Yes...your basting looks so professional!
I must say, that basting thread is a heck of a lot cheaper than those basting sprays!!!
...(by the way....my last name is NOEL)
Posted by: belinda | 09/11/2011 at 12:28 AM