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.

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.

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. :)

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).

Elmer's spray adhesive is good for a wall hanging or fabric project that will not be washed. Once glued it will stay.

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?

quiltsRfun, if you use permanent adhesive you will ruin your quilt. I sent you a PM.

Guess I didn't give enough information. I was thinking of spraying the batting, letting it dry, then use something else to baste it to the quilt top and back. I probably won't try it cause it would mean I'd have to buy a can of the permanent adhesive. Less trouble and expense to just get another batting. It was mainly just one of those "I wonder if. . ." questions.

Aren't the quilters on this forum great! Delilah went the extra mile to make sure I didn't ruin my quilt.

I use the washable Elmer's school glue, too. Coyotemagic, I like your motto, "Just a dot, Not a lot."