Thread: glue basting
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Old 03-17-2022, 09:25 AM
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Synnove
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I absolutely LOVE glue basting! Since I learned about this method it is my go-to way to baste on everything except quilts that I plan to hand quilt. As others have mentioned, it must be the Elmers ***washable*** school glue. Sometimes the wetness of the glue will make dye in the fabrics bleed and run, but I have found this comes out completely when I wash the quilt after quilting and binding, using a color catcher to pick up any excess dye. I dilute the glue 50/50 with water, stir it with a whisk, then paint it on between the top and the batting, and between the backing and the batting. You will find lots of great tutorials online showing how to do this. I don't iron mine dry as some do, but lay it out on the floor in an out-of-the-way place and give it at least a couple days to dry, flipping it over halfway through the drying time. While it dries I just turn my attention to another quilt, piecing, cutting, or whatever needs to be done.
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