Elmer's Glue
09-25-2015, 04:55 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter
Glue basting is the only thing I use. I don't spread it over the whole surface. I just squizzle a thin stream in a zig zag motion on the quilt bat and then lay the backing over it and smooth it down. Let it dry and then flip it over and do the same for the front. Never had any problems.
You don't need to think of glue basting as an alternative to spray but rather it is an alternative to pin basting or thread basting. You don't pin or sew everywhere and it works so you don't need to glue everywhere.
You don't need to think of glue basting as an alternative to spray but rather it is an alternative to pin basting or thread basting. You don't pin or sew everywhere and it works so you don't need to glue everywhere.
the glue doesn't have to cover every inch as spray basting would. Just enough to hold the sandwich together.
Once dry it has never gummed up one of my needles and it seems very easy to machine sew through. And for me has always washed out.
I wonder what "scares" people when it is easy enough to glue a practice square together to test, and then wash out.
09-25-2015, 05:16 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
I am just too chicken with trying to use Elmer's washable glue to baste my quilt.
09-25-2015, 05:16 AM
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I have used Elmers glue on a couple of quilts to try it out & I love this method. I squeeze thin lines about 4 to 5 inches apart and then use a damp sponge brush to spread the glue. I also have diluted the glue and used a sponge brush I like diluting the glue method better.
09-25-2015, 05:42 AM
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If you haven't tried glue basting yet, give it a shot! It's so super easy. I used to dread basting quilts because I have back problems; taping my quilt to the floor and then pinning was my old way and it was painful and very slow because I had to take frequent breaks. Now I work on a table at a comfortable height and I'm done in just a few minutes. Then I go have a nice glass of wine and relax while it dries, as I congratulate myself on being one step closer to a completed quilt. 
09-25-2015, 05:45 AM
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I have used Elmers glue for basting for several years and love it. At first I just drizzled in thin lines but once in a while would end up with a few stiff spots. I have found if I dilute it and spray it on, then take my hand and just smooth over the whole part that I have sprayed it distributes it evenly. After I have sprayed both sides I go over it with the iron lightly to just help dry it. It's the way to go for me!
Most of the time I do my spray basting on the bed. There's just enough give that it is so easy to get it smooth.
Most of the time I do my spray basting on the bed. There's just enough give that it is so easy to get it smooth.
09-25-2015, 05:50 AM
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Thank you everyone for all of your tips on using Elmers. The spray basting is so expensive & the price has recently went up even more. I have tons of Elmers I bought a few years ago at Walmart school sale & I'll be using it from now on.
09-25-2015, 05:52 AM
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My DD dipped large fabric cut outs of animals, most life size, dipped them in Elmer's School glue and pasted them to my grands play room. They stayed perfectly and had a protective coating. When she wanted to remove them when she was selling her house, she sprayed water on the fabric and it came right off. Wiped down the walls and there was no sign left the cut outs were ever there.
09-25-2015, 05:58 AM
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[QUOTE=Tartan;7326889]
Either thin the glue with water even more or don't try to get every inch covered. Remember when pin or thread basting, you don't get every little bit, just here and there to hold it still while you quilt.
When drizzling the glue, just make sure you are not leaving any glue blobs. If you get a blob, just smooth out with a finger. And again, not every square inch needs glue.
Just make sure you are using Elmer's WASHABLE School Glue, they do make different types.
Originally Posted by FabStripper
Thank you for showing exactly what you used and how you did it. When you say you hung the quilt on the line to dry do you mean after you rolled it or after you quilted it? Thanks.[/QUOTE I hung the glue basted quilt out on the line to dry. I had extra batt at the top and just used clothespins. It did make the sandwich kind of stiff so shoving a large glue basted quilt through the machine would be harder.
When drizzling the glue, just make sure you are not leaving any glue blobs. If you get a blob, just smooth out with a finger. And again, not every square inch needs glue.
Just make sure you are using Elmer's WASHABLE School Glue, they do make different types.
Last edited by AZ Jane; 09-25-2015 at 06:01 AM.
09-25-2015, 06:20 AM
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I have used the glue on test pieces. I started from the center and squiggled to the edge. I used a plastic paint edger to spread it a little. Then took it to my drying rack and turned the fan on it. Laid it across a couple bars so it wouldn't be so weighty. I try everything out on my uglier pieces then donate to animal rescue shelters. That way the pieces aren't wasted.
Good way to practice FMQing.
Good way to practice FMQing.
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