Originally Posted by
Ranchwife
I start by drizzling it on about the top 1/4 of the batting. I hold the glue bottle about 2 feet above the batting and move quickly across the fabric first in one direction, then perpendicular to the first. If there are any glue clumps, not thin lines, I spread them out with my finger. I then place the backing on the glue and rub the fabric to make it flat. Once I'm convinced the fabric is flat, I'll run a dry hot iron over the fabric starting in the center and working out to the edges to set the glue. I set the glue because as I move the fabric around, I don't want anything slipping. I then continue to glue down the backing. I repeat the process for the top the same way. When I'm finished, the quilt is securely sandwiched together and I can start hand quilting it.
Thank you so much! Just what i needed to know. I have been making tops since my hubby passed away to give me something worthwhile to do. But was stumped as to how to make the quilt sandwich. I have about 7 or 8 tops just waiting to be quilted. They are all about throw size to lap size, (approx. 50-60"wide and 60-65" long), for giving to family members.
Quilting is good therapy. When my mother passed, I started making Quillows (remember those?) and I made 21 of those before I stopped.
PS...I have always basted with needle and thread in the past, so now you all make glue basting seem to be the way to go. Thanks again!