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Mavita,
Thank you for the tip about pinning to the batting in the middle then laying back the layers. One would assume this would be obvious. For me, not so much!! Thanks!

Jan in VA

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Originally Posted by maviskw (Post 5693240)

Could someone please post the link to the Sharon Shamber method? The first time I heard about it, it took quite a while before I was able to find the tute on that.

I basted a quilt a few weeks ago with Roxanne's GLUE-BASTE-IT. It's the same as Elmer's School Glue, but the $9 bottle comes with a metal spout to get the glue in a nice thin line. When that bottle is empty, it will be filled with Elmer's.
The thing missing here is to lay out the batt and the backing on top of it, right side up, smooth and flat. Some put a few pins across the middle to hold it in place. Then fold back the top layer about half way and drip, drizzle, or whatever, the glue unto the backing layer. I used a small spot about every 6 inches. Fold the backing down, smooth very well and let it dry. I did this on my bed and used the iron to just press on each glue spot. Then work on the other half the same way.
When that is dry, flip it over, smooth the top onto the batt, pin a few places in the middle and put glue spots, lines, drizzles, etc. unto the back side of the top. Fold back onto the batt, and smooth very well. Use the iron on each spot if you wish. Now fold the other side back and do the same with that side.
I hope this helps.

If you're using the boards you have all three layers together at the same time. You don't have to pin anything or flip anything over. Plus you get to work at a table and not on the floor or a bed.

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Originally Posted by Sierra (Post 5691556)

I used Elmer's school glue, the liquid kind, and it smeared a bit (will wash out, and I always wash my quilts when done). Then I tried Elmer's school glue, stick version and like it soooo much better. Easier to control, no smears, nothing on my hands. Either beat pinning!

I also did my first quilt using Elmer's school glue. My husband helped me lay the layers out on a table ,and then we dotted each layer with glue and then smoothed it down. The next day, I rolled it up, carried it to the sewing machine and did free motion quilting. It worked beautifully. I will have to try the glue stick next. Will never pin another quilt.Yea!

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Originally Posted by Sierra (Post 5691556)

Sierra
Does the "stick" wash out like the liquid?

The Elmer's glue and glues tick seems tedious. With spray basting all you ha ve to do is spray and flatten the fabric.

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Originally Posted by EllieGirl (Post 5693765)

The Elmer's glue and glues tick seems tedious. With spray basting all you ha ve to do is spray and flatten the fabric.

I agree, as the last quilt I tried the Elmer's with. I like it way better than pinning, but LOVE the spray. The only problem is my husband has COPD and it bothers my lungs as well as his. Can't see myself going outside to spray...really no good set-up there. I haven't tried the 505 which most everyone claims it has less odor. I think I will be trying it next.

So when you spray baste using the boards, do you "glue" the back to the batting and then "glue" the batting and front together? If not, what do you do?

Someone on this board suggested using Aqua Net hair spray for basting and he was completely sold on it. It was a man I do remember. Much cheaper and can get it for a dollar a can!

Don't use the Elmer's Spray glue! I used it and it worked great. Then found out it is waterproof. Boo Hoo!

I saw this video and it was great I am planning on trying it with Roxannes glue can't remeber ever seeing Elmers down here in Australia. Great method no pinning yeah!