Get the low-down on an essential quilting prop
They’re every serious quilter’s best friend and accomplice, Susan Carr swears by them, and for a brief period of time they’re available at Blueberries for the bargain basement price of $57.50. We’re talking about basting guns, of course.
Also known as tagging guns, these handy little devices have been known to simultaneously cut quilting time in half and also save your back, two reasons alone why you should have at least one in your quilting toolbox. The main feature of a basting gun is the super fine needle, which shoots a 4mm H-tag through the layers of a quilt and holds it together while being sewn
“Its major advantages are that it saves your back and dramatically reduces time spent on basting,” explains Susan. “It’s also good for your quilt as there are no entry and exit points from the pins.”
Susan will be holding several 20-minute basting gun tutorials, more details will be available in a coming Midweek Moment, so watch this space. She will be walking people through its different uses and explaining its advantages of using it over more traditional methods of basting quilts. People will be invited to get up and have ‘hands-on’ practice if they’re interested.
Susan has accumulated a range of handy basting gun tips that can only come from extensive personal experience. Go to www.littleredjug.blogspot.com to see what they are.
To purchase your very own Basting Gun click here.
Say goodbye to pins, glue, and large tacks. You can now use MicroStitch for basting quilts, quick hems and clothing repairs, home decorating and craft projects. For quilters, MicroStitch makes the basting process much faster and easier than traditional techniques.
This starter kits includes the MicroStitch tool with needles, 1000 black and white micro fasteners and easy-to-follow instructions.
