Elmer's for basting...NOT!

**Jeanette Frantz** · 08-03-2012, 02:14 PM

I would haveto agree with you on the chemicals. I have adult onset asthma and even a whiff of cigarette smoke just really does me in. I think I'll stick to my pins! I know it's harder, but with the basting pins, it's far easier and is not likely to send me into respiratory arrest! LOL Guess I'm just very old fashioned! PLUS: The spray glue (Elmer's) sounds like the spray or roll-on glue my husband used to apply formica to cabinets/table tops, etc. That stuff has a base of lacquer and it will flat make you high! Don't think you really want to go there!

Jeanette Frantz

**resource fabricologist** · 02-29-2012, 07:18 PM

I use Elmer's washable school glue only! It works wonderful for basting along with heat pressing. I use it for binding esp. around curves, it works wonderful for mitered corners and I love to use it for putting in zippers!

**carol45** · 02-29-2012, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by resource fabricologist

I use Elmer's washable school glue only! It works wonderful for basting along with heat pressing. I use it for binding esp. around curves, it works wonderful for mitered corners and I love to use it for putting in zippers!

I have used it for binding, but not for basting. Could you tell me how you use it for basting? Do you just put a spot every few inches? And do you do it on the back, then put the batting down and then do it on the batting and place the top on that, and then press?

**Prism99** · 02-29-2012, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by carol45

I have used it for binding, but not for basting. Could you tell me how you use it for basting? Do you just put a spot every few inches? And do you do it on the back, then put the batting down and then do it on the batting and place the top on that, and then press?

The quote is about using Elmer's washable school glue for bindings, etc. Elmer's washable school glue is never used for basting quilt sandwiches. Some people are talking about using Elmer's ***spray adhesive***, a completely different product, for spray basting quilts. The original poster does not recommend the latter because the spray adhesive is permanent; it does not wash out the way the washable school glue does.

**%Elizabeth%** · 03-01-2012, 07:12 AM

Elmers school glue is starch based and is washable. Works Great.

**Prism99** · 03-01-2012, 10:03 AM

((((((((((sigh.........))))))))))

**TanyaL** · 03-01-2012, 10:12 AM

You can't say that Elmer's washable School Glue is never used to baste quilts with when several have said that they do in fact use it for that purpose. Thank goodness, many have been stopped from using Elmer's spray adhesive.

**Prism99** · 03-01-2012, 10:22 AM

Can you please direct me to the posters who say they use Elmer's washable school glue to baste their quilt sandwiches together? I would really like to learn more about this technique.

**TanyaL** · 03-01-2012, 11:18 AM

Go to the 1st page. I counted 6 who used it for basting.

**Delilah** · 03-01-2012, 12:00 PM

Can we make a distinction between "basting" and "binding"? Basting is putting the entire quilt and it's layers together. Some people use pins, some use thread, some use the gun that shoots plastic anchors, and some use spray adhesives made specifically for basting the layers. Using the school glue to tack down binding or applique is something entirely different. I was trying to warn people NOT to use Elmer's Spray Adhesive because it is permanent, will not wash out, and will most assuredly ruin your quilt. Many of you seem to be confusing basting an entire quilt with using the school glue or glue sticks to baste an entire quilt. I cannot imagine attempting to baste an entire quilt with school glue OR glue sticks, particularly since there are some fine sprays out there made just for that. Recently I have turned to Dritz with very good results and you can buy it with your 40% coupons at Joanns. Please ladies, let's get on the same page!!

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