Sew Inspired by Bonnie's Tuesday's Tips! Gone Noodles: Quilt Basting with Pool Noodles! 

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You're most welcome! Thank you for your kind words. "Sew" sweet. =)

Awesome! Thank you for your kind comments!

You're most welcome Donna. =)

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The top shouldn't stretch unless it's being pushed out fairly taught. Try gently smoothing and see if that helps. The problem with it stretching is I'm concerned that once quilted it will relax and not give you the results you want. What type of basting spray were you using? For the smaller project like I was working on (on my large cutting table), KK100 was fine (it's normally used for emboridery); however, for a larger quilt, I think you'd be better of with a dedicated quilt basting spray. Quilt basting sprays are stickier than embroidery type basting sprays. I like a lighter basting spray so as not to gum up my needle. =)

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I'll have to check into that--thanks!

That's a good question. You would measure width and length of each layer prior to rolling. Divided the difference of each layer by 2. Say the backing is 60W x 80L the batting is the same and the topper is 50W x 70L. You'd have measurements 60W - 50W = 10 divided by 2 = 5" extension for width and 80L - 70L = 10 divided by 2 = 5" extension length. So an extension of 5" both directions. So what this means is, when you layer the pool noodles, make sure your backing (and batting since they're the same width and length in this example) extends 5" from the top and each side and you will be centered while you unroll. Hope that makes sense. =)

@@SewInspiredbyBonnie Actually that does. Pretty much how I thought but always good to hear someone explain what you are thinking!! I was also working with directional pattern and had to think about what way to wrap the noodles so that both bottoms ended up on the bottom!! Thanks for the quick answer.

@@pattibeam3581 Happy to help. Sometimes, as you say, we just need to bounce ideas off of one another to make certain we're on the right path. =)

There's always something new to learn as it's always evolving. =)

I got mine at Wal-Mart but I've seen them at Target and pool supply stores as well. =)

I'd guess they're about 4 feet in length. I never measured one's length. =)

Thank you!! I will try them.

I don’t think cardboard would roll as nicely and it would take a very long box. These are easy and pins go right into the pool noodle.

Thank you for the constructive criticism. Will try to shorten them down in the future. =)

Thank you for the constructive criticism.

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