When glue basting a quilt sandwich, I just iron mine so it dries quickly. I’ve done up to a twin size but not larger so far. I also slightly thin down the glue with water and use a 3” chip brush to lightly apply the glue. Chip brushes are inexpensive and thin so they don’t hold a large amount of glue unless you soak the brush. I don’t use glue for the sewing portion but seldom use pins unless matching seams. And sometimes not even then. If that makes me a rebel, so be it. LOL