Originally Posted by
Sewnoma
I use channel lock pliers to squeeze the glue bottle. Gives me a little extra reach and a LOT of extra leverage. Works great, my hands don't get tired at all!
I love you!!!!! I no longer have the strength in my hands I once had.
Mahalo!!!!!
For those who haven't tried the Elmer's Washable School Glue sandwiching method:
It works!
Try it on something small and you'll never go back to pins or spray.
I do half the flimsy side, smooth with my hands, then press the glue dry; then the other half. Then do the backing side one half at a time.
Because you are working with the flimsy (then the backing) on top of the batting, you won't get any tucks or wrinkles.
Edit: Churches, recreation buildings, and some libraries and quilt shops have nice long tables that enable you to do half a large quilt at a time. I've never been charged. Press the glue dry and you'll be done in no time and can take your sandwiched quilt home with you. I've seen those same tables for sale at $50 each; the legs fold up, so storing out of the way is possible. 
Last edited by HouseDragon; 12-10-2014 at 02:04 PM.