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Basting is the process of securing two or more layers of fabric or other materials together, using long stitches or pins, in preparation for stitching. In quilting, basting prepares the quilt sandwich for hand or machine quilting. Basting your quilt with thread instead of pins allows for a tighter fit of the top fabric, batting, and backing fabric which results in a smoother quilt.
Cotton Basting Threads
- MasterPiece is a #50 Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton thread. Available in 75 colors.
Polyester Basting Threads
- The Bottom Line is a 60 wt. polyester thread. Available in 55 colors.
Silk Basting Threads
- Kimono Silk is a #100 Japanese filament silk thread. Available in 80 colors.
Water Soluble Basting Threads
- Vanish-Lite is a water soluble basting thread recommended for home machines. Dissolves in cold water.
- Vanish-Extra is a heavier version of Vanish-Lite for use on longarm machines.
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