Onebyone

I don't use any brand but Elmer's. It's too cheap to look for cheaper. This is the glue that is used for basting. If you have trouble squeezing a fine line, just dab tiny dots of glue and then spread with a clean paint brush. Usually smoothing the fabric will remove any big dots I may have. If you store it upside down you won't have a dried up tip when you use it next.

pokeyscorner

Judy don't give them any ideas, please!!

muskratwine

Go to YouTube and search for "glue basting a quilt". The 2 part tutorial by Slightly Off Quilter shows how to water down Elmer's School Glue and use an atomizer to spray the batting. It's works well and you don't end up with blobs of glue and the layers will stay together for a long time. I have one I glue basted a month ago and haven't gotten around to quilting and it's fine. Don't like the other sprays because of the fumes and Elmer's is cheap, odorless and safe!! Try it.

Prism99

Aunt Annie, several people apply the glue by first diluting it, then using a small painter's tray and a sponge roller -- just like painting a wall, but smaller and with glue! Keep in mind that every square inch does not need to be covered with glue. Think more like basting with safety pins. You just need a little bit of glue every few inches to keep the quilt basted. If you leave large gobs of glue, these can become hard spots for your machine needle to get through.

Edit: I have arthritis in my hands and would never try to use a spray bottle to baste with glue. In my experience, repetitive stress of this type aggravates arthritis.

Havplenty

Somewhat of a chore getting through her tutes. I know she mentioned this was her first time doing a tutorial. It seems she added an extra step or two but it works for her.

judykay

Elmers spray glue works great and is so much cheaper. I tried to get another can with my 1/2 off coupon yesterday and Joann's was out naturally.

Pennyhal

I can never find it at my Joann's. ugh.

Onebyone

Elmer's spray glue is not washable. At least the spray cans I've found aren't. And it does have a strong fume odor. I have used it for making banners.

gale

I'm going to try using a foam roller next time. Dribble it on and then spread it with a roller. I iron as I go so that the part I already did is nice and secure since I use a table that is smaller than the quilt.

matraina

Never heard of that. Where do you get it?