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I've been reading some about spray basting and it looks so easy compared to any other method. But I guess the stuff is smelly and bad for people and the environment - so do you use it or not? I'm thinking that just a little puff could make my life a lot easier!
I do not use it because of asthma. But I several of my friends do and like it .
my last three quilts I have used Elmers School White Glue.....IT IS FANTASTIC....
Cheap as heck....no spray fumes, no worry about over spray...and it holds every thing FLAT as a board...
NO WRINKLES at all....only way to go in my book.................
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Wondering if you can hand quilt thru the Elmers School White Glue and also how big were the quilts you used the glue on?Originally Posted by Deborahlees
Linda
I've used the Elmer's School Glue, on a twin sized quilt (the largest I've made, so far). You don't have to use a lot of glue; "dotting it on" works just as well but takes more time, than the drizzle method. I don't hand quilt but have hand-attached bindings, through it. If the glue isn't thick, it's pretty easy for a hand needle to go through. It's probably a good idea to try hand-quilting through it, on a small project, first.
Neesie
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I spray baste. Only use 505 now, having found it to be the best of the ones I've tried. 505 does not have that horrible, pervasive odor that some have; however, that doesn't mean it is safe to breathe! I use it only in a large, well-ventilated room (community space) or outside in the driveway. A couple of sawhorses and a large piece of plywood can work in a garage or outside. Some people use a garage wall, but I found it more difficult to work on a wall.
I've spray basted and like the results, but not the mess of overspray or the cost. On my next quilt I want to try Elmers glue or maybe try glue sticks (dries faster).
I like it. I've had no problems with clean up of the overspray. It seems to wash away easily with a damp rag.
It is so much easier. I only use a very light spray, and don't have any problem with the smell (I use 505) and I don't have a problem with it getting on the floor. I use my dining room table. Everything stays flat--no wrinkles.
Sue
I don't spray baste. I use Sharon Shambler method and thread baste. No more crawling on the floor for me.
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