The first quilt that I really quilted on my domestic machine was a fusible batting. Can’t say that I was a fan. I have never done the pinning process. I went straight to spray basting.
There are some woes with this process. I have a vertical design wall in my sewing room. It measures approximately 4’ x 7’. If my quilt is small enough I can do my spray basting there. The woe is the residue from the spray that doesn’t attach itself to the quilt. It falls to the floor. So sticky floor end result. I thought I would get cleaver and lay papers on the floor. It worked but not reusable. Then I noticed my daughter Kelsey used some old towels. She has carpet in her sewing room. Perfect solution. Sometimes I teach her things about sewing and quilting and sometimes she teaches me.
On to bigger quilts…I watched a few YouTube videos about using insulation for pipes or pool noodles and PVC pipe to create a system for spray basting large quilts. I am amazed at how often I go to the hardware store for quilting supplies. If they only knew what I am doing with the stuff I buy. Anyway, my husband helped me cut the pipe and I assembled the tubes. It works! Here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCIdv6iwLeQ. I love her accent. I have used this for two quilts and plan on using it again soon.
Word of caution: Crack open a window or door, as there are fumes from spray basting.
Here is a picture of my tubes. My grandson Camden, is often attracted to them. I think he thinks they are weapons or swords.