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[RoseCity Quilter]

Before I got my longarm in June, I had sandwiched several quilts with temporary adhesive spray. Is it possible to quilt these on the longarm without taking them apart? How would I do that?

[LadyLake]

I'd only try it if they are small wallhangings. Otherwise, for medium to large quilts I think each layer would roll differently and you'd get into trouble. I have just pinned small quilts with all 3 layers onto the leaders at each end -- it worked fine.

[SandraG]

Ardelle,

I have quilted quilts that have been spray basted. you can get your back loaded and work with the batting and the top to get them smooth. However, I have found it is quicker to just take the quilts apart and load as normal.

Sandra

[PattyJo]

I haven't done this, but in thinking it through, I would think that you may end up with some tucks because they won't roll the same. I would take them apart (unless it is a small wall hanging as Joan said).

[Bonnie]

I have done this....many times in fact. But the trick is this. IF you haven't gotten a perfect straight quilt sandwich, top and bottom...meaning NO tucks, no loose spots, and no bunched batting, you will be able to quilt them. But is you have any of the above..then take apart and get new batting. When you tear them apart, the old batting will shread and it won't work. I have done several kings and queens, but a couple weren't very good because they weren't perfect.

If you have used Sullivan's Basting spray regardless of how old or long they have been glued together, you can steam them apart and get the wrinkles out....steam a bit, iron them perfect and then move to the next spot. I always start in the center and work to the top end and sides bringing the finished portion towards me, then I flip ends and start once again in the center and work towards me...so the loose end and side are always up and away from me.

[RoseCity Quilter]

Thanks for the advice ladies. Bonnie I think they are pretty good. I think I'll load the one I care least about sometime soon and see what happens.

thanks again, the information I get from this forum is so helpful. I feel like I'm becoming part of a new community!

[Quilting Heidi]

I was shocked to learn that Pam Clark always spray bastes all her quilts. We used those for our class and they worked fine.

[meg_marsh]

Pam also has one or more assistants who measure and square everything prior to basting her quilts - She has trained them well so she doesn't have any problems........