Can you applique after spray basting?

[Kathryn S.]

Hi All! AFTER using spray basting to baste my quilt, I decided to add appliques to the borders. I'm wondering if I remove the quilt top and (iron) fuse the appliques on it, will I have any problems with the underside of the top when I spray baste it again. Wondering if the heat from the iron will negatively affect the wrong side of the quilt top. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

[Margo C.]

I've never used spray basting, but I think it might be smart to make a small sample and spray it like you did your quilt then try taking it apart and working with the sprayed fabric to see how it behaves. :?:

[Margo C.]

Well, duh! Why didn't I think of testing it with scraps myself? Thanks, Margo - will do!

[Pamela O.]

If you applied the spray to the batting, you do not need to spray again. Just press together with iron.

[Pamela O.]

Hi Pam. Yes, I did spray the batting - not the fabric and did not have to respray when I put the quilt top back on. I tested it out first and everything worked fine. Thanks to you both.