What about using a flat paint brush to glue baste? Would that work better? Just wondering. Thank you to all for posting this information as I have 3 quilt tops to finish and now I am feeling a little more enthusiastic about trying something new.

There is nothing as good as Elmer's school glue in tiny drops to keep strips in place. No pins needed, and you don't get that dreaded shifting of bottom fabric. I made 20 large (banquet size) table runners for DS and DDIL's wedding and glued each and every one of them. DDIL wanted a quilt made out of the fabric so I didn't see myself sewing them up and then frogging them all. The glue worked wonderfully well and the best part......it washed right out! I highly recommend it for strips for nine patches or sashings too. I use a little plastic bottle and a metal tip that I found at our local art store. Just be sure to rinse the tip and bottle well when you are finished for the day.
Heidi

I tried the gluestick and didn't like it so now I'll try the Elmer's school glue. Thanks for posting!

Thanks chicca for the info

I have enjoyed reading every post and am happy to learn so many timesaving tips. I just finished pinning on my first binding last night. But tomorrow, I'll be unpinning it and then will try this glue method. I can hardly wait to give it a try and I believe the binding will turn out much better. Thanks to all of you who offered additional tips and techniques.

Double sided tape works really well too, and it's temporary. Line it up and peel it off when you're ready to iron.

Oh it could easily have been you that I got the idea from to begin with. I really do not know where I had seen it, but sure am glad that I remembered it and gave it a try; thats for sure. I am definetely going to follow your instructions and make one. Thank you so much for sharing this information. I hope that everyone who has asked about the fine tips reads this and tries it also.

Well thank you, I got busy finishing my blocks and did not look it up. So definitely will be trying this with this quilt sandwhich.

Holly toledoes....I had no clue that Roxannes was that expensive! I will stick with Elmers; much more in my budget. Did you read the post by resourcefabricologist above yours about making the fine tip? Another tip that was suggested was just to let it dry naturally; she did hers that way and really liked it. I am just so amazed and really in awe over the wonderful tips and uses that everyone has contributed.

If I am remembering correctly, on a blog about quilt art, seems someone did use a paint brush. But, if I did not; I think it would be a great way to spread the glue evenly and smoothly. Have a great time with the quilt tops. Whenever I am excited about something, the energy just sparks and viola...it is complete.