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07-25-2014, 09:24 AM

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oldpiglady

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Originally Posted by quiltingnd

Ok. Decided to give this a try. My conclusion is that I prefer my spray baste to glue. I sandwiched my quilt on the floor. Even though I stood above the quilt and lightly drizzled glue on the backing, I didn't know until I went to pick it up, despite how lightly I applied the glue, it went through the fabric. So I will stick to my spray adhesive. I use my tempurpedic mattress to sandwhich on and I can't afford to get glue going through the fabric and if I'm careful with spray basting I don't have to worry about overspray. And by sandwiching on my mattress, it saves my back.

I have learned the secret is to lay the batting down first...apply the washable elmer's glue..then lay the backing on top. Even out the wrinkles. doing it with the batting first keeps the glue from soaking through to the floor...or table. If you iron it at this point it makes the glue dry quickly and no mess. Then turn it over and finish with the top. Works great. I hate pinning the layers. It hurts my hands. Glueing is the way to go.

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