Thread: School Glue for Basting Quilt Layers

Has anyone tried using school glue for basting a quilt, then, freemotion quilt? It seems like it would save a lot of time while quilting (removing pins). Thanks

I use school glue for piecing, but haven't tried it for basting before quilting - my hands don't like to pin any more. Would love to know how it turns out, though, if you try it.

I have tried, but the glue wanted to seep into the cotton batting and didn't hold very well... I haven't tried it on the poly blends as you need to heat set it and I didn't want to flatten it out :D:D:D

I have used clue stick pens (they look like a lipstick) to hold pieces for applique but not for basting a quilt together, You would use of lot of clue. Just be careful that it will washes out in water and has no chemicals that may overtime affect the quilt.

I have used the basting spray, but, I don't like the smell and it gets on my glasses and everything else. I might try the school glue on a lap quilt and see how it does. I have used the glue stick when I run a little short on the edge of my quilt top to hold the the batting together till I get it quilted, works great.

I have tried the Elmers Spray and it worked really well. Plus it is only 2.00 per can and i found it at KMart!

I didn't know Elmer's had a spray, I will look for it. Thanks

Be careful what spray glues you use as they can gum up your needle and machine. The spray basting is made for use on sewing machines.

I tried the new Fuse a Boo batting from Fairfield and it is so much better then the old fusible batting. I haven't used it on a big quilt but it worked great on a baby quilt.

Elmer's craft spray that is $2 a can is not washable, it is a permanent bonding spray :wink: