Elmer's for basting...NOT!
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In the last month I have spray basted two really big quilts, one is 108" square and the other is 96"x105". I cannot fathom basting them with school glue. Honestly, I have to admit that I can't think of an instance where I would use school glue for basting anything. I bought that little bottle of glue with the really fine metal tip and have not used it either, but then again, I haven't done anything with applique. Getting ready to do a landscape so it might come in handy for that.
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I think we're taliking apples and oranges here. I think the original post was about using Elmer's spray adhesive for basting quilt layers together before quilting. The Elmers school glue is used for binding, applique, etc. I've used Elmers spray adhesive for DIY projects but can't imagine using it on a quilt. That stuff is really sticky, gummy, and stinky! I use 505 for spray basting and Elmers white school glue for applique and binding instead of pinning.
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Here's a link to the Elmer's Spray Adhesive referred to in the original post:
http://www.elmers.com/product/detail/E451
This is *not* the school glue we all use for bindings and applique! Some people are using the Spray Adhesive to baste quilt layers together because it is considerably less expensive than 505. I personally prefer to spend a couple of extra dollars to be sure I am using a product designed for use in quilts, that is truly temporary, and that is easily washed out. Guess I am not the experimenter type.
http://www.elmers.com/product/detail/E451
This is *not* the school glue we all use for bindings and applique! Some people are using the Spray Adhesive to baste quilt layers together because it is considerably less expensive than 505. I personally prefer to spend a couple of extra dollars to be sure I am using a product designed for use in quilts, that is truly temporary, and that is easily washed out. Guess I am not the experimenter type.
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I use the glue sticks for my bindings....and I stock up at back-to-school time when they are real cheap. For spray basting, I use Dritz...cheap and washes out well. I also looked at the Elmers spray adhesive and it does say permanent (that means it won't wash out).
Last edited by Buckeye Rose; 02-27-2012 at 11:38 AM.
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A different question regarding permanent spray adhesive
I have a batting that I suspect will beard. Do you think spraying it with the permanent adhesive would help to prevent this?
Last edited by quiltsRfun; 02-27-2012 at 03:56 PM.
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Aren't the quilters on this forum great! Delilah went the extra mile to make sure I didn't ruin my quilt.
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I am more worried about what it might do to my sewing machine. I don't want to use something that is not going to wash out or is not intended to be sewn through. Why chance it when for a few more dollars, I could get 505. Since it was just an "I wonder if question" it has made for a great discussion.
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