Originally Posted by
Buckeye Rose
I can't wait to try glue for basting a quilt. I've used glue sticks on bindings and love how easy it is. I wonder if I could use the glue sticks to baste? Are you putting your glue lines onto the batting or the fabric? Does it matter what type of batting?
I find it easier to put the glue onto the batting. Following instructions, from a fellow QB member, I first smooth the batting out, on my cutting table. Then I smooth either the top or backing, on top of that. Fold back half of the fabric and apply glue to batting. Smooth that half of fabric back down, then do the other half. I give it a chance to dry, then flip the whole thing over and do the other fabric piece, the same way. I only use the iron to set it, if I'm in a hurry. It's easier (for me) to just leave it for several hours, while I do something else. I usually end up leaving the second side overnight, to dry.
If you put the batting down first, you don't have to worry so much about wrinkles, as the batting is heavier and stays put. I've only done this, with Warm & White/Natural batting, so don't know whether or not it'd work with a poly batting.