minstrel

Decided to jump in with both feet and try basting a whole quilt (52x72 lap quilt) with only Elmer's School Glue. It's for my aunt for Christmas and I'm running out of time for all the things I'm making for everybody. I would have preferred trying this experiment on something for me in case it doesn't work as well as I hope, but if this works, this could be the avenue to getting a lot more quilts done! Wish me luck! 😊

Lori S

It always a bit nerve racking when you are tackling anything new... Luck be with you! Let us know how it works for you.

minstrel

I definitely will let y'all know how it goes.

sewbizgirl

Are you sure it's worth the risk? I tried using spray glue to baste layers together for a quilted bag and it totally ruined it. The outside fabric puckered up on the batting, and was impossible to straighten out once the bag was finished. I won't use any kind of glue ever again.

minstrel

Hope it's worth the risk! I already have 3/4 of it done.

brookemarie19

I am anxious to see if it works. If so, that is soooo much easier than pinning.

LivelyLady

I have basted several using Elmer's School Glue. Works great.....no pin, no puckers......it doesn't get any better than that!

Stitchnripper

I just basted another one with Elmer's School Glue. I am happy with this method so far. I've done 4. The biggest was lap sized but it didn't fit on my table so had to do in sections.

AshleyR

I'm jumping in with a King sized tomorrow. Lots of starch, lots of glue!

mucky

How do you put the glue on? I haven't seen anything about this method.