Fusible versus basting spray

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03-24-2015, 06:58 AM

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beaglelady

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I have used the fusible batting but found I still had to use a few safety pins to keep everything together on a larger quilt. Works well for a small project. Spray basting works better than the fusible in my opinion but the fumes are a bit nasty. Ever since I heard about the Elmer's glue method thats all I use now and have never looked back. Its easy, cheap, fast and no pins required.

03-24-2015, 04:33 PM

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tate_elliott

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Originally Posted by beaglelady

Ever since I heard about the Elmer's glue method thats all I use now and have never looked back. Its easy, cheap, fast and no pins required.

Just what I was going to say.

It isn't for everyone, but many people who've tried it, liked it. Read some of the other threads about washable Elmer's glue and see what you think.

Tate

03-24-2015, 04:48 PM

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cindyb

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Originally Posted by coffeecozy

I have only used fusible batting once. It was even easier to get it layered than spray basting and seemed to be working quite well until it all started to come unstuck. I ended up pin basting it.
Because it was so easy I am tempted to try it again just to see if I can figure out what I did wrong. Next time though I won't be testing it out on a queen sized quilt.

Exactly the same thing happened to me. I bought Hobbs which I normally love. I ironed it, let it sit over night and it all came unstuck - even re-ironed it. I ended up pinning mine also. When it works it's great. I also question that I may have done something wrong. Although I used it only 2 weeks after I got it, I wonder if it was old and the glue had worn off. Just trying to figure it out.

03-24-2015, 05:21 PM

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nanacc

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The main issue I had was very stiff finished product. Found it perfect for wall-hangings and table runners.

03-24-2015, 07:36 PM

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Lori S

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I tried it a few times , each time thinking the product or me would be better. Each time it came un- stuck way too easily. Spray basting is my preferred method.

03-24-2015, 11:32 PM

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notmorecraft

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Thanks folks, I think I'll stick to spray basting as I mostly make large quits, I haven't seen Elmers for sale in the UK and on my last trip to US I had so much fabric in case I didnt have any spare weight allowance to bring Elmers back.

03-25-2015, 03:57 AM

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MarionsQuilts

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Originally Posted by nanacc

The main issue I had was very stiff finished product. Found it perfect for wall-hangings and table runners.

Did you wash it afterwards? I know that it has very stiff finish, but once washed, it's all fluffy!

03-25-2015, 04:13 AM

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quilterpurpledog

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I have used it twice on large projects. It was important to get started correctly-squared- so that it did not go off in the wrong direction. Then, as soon as I was finished fusing it I did STID to anchor each of the blocks and borders. I also stitched with a long basting stitch the perimeter of my quilts. It worked fine for me. It is a bit fragile but anchoring it is the key. I like it. I do use the fusible in small projects and am careful to anchor the blocks with STID.