Elmer's not sticking as baste :-(
 

I'm using polyester batting (for the first time, still a new quilter) and I've just sprayed the Elmer's onto the backing and batting at a ratio of 4 parts water and 1 part glue. It's only been an hour or so but it's not sticking! Does it only stick well to cotton batting? Thanks I figured it was too good to be true, lol. For me anyway.

I use a little thicker formula and just drizzle it on, then heat set it with a dry iron. You might want to try 2 to 1 or something that is just thin enough to get thru your sprayer. Love using the school glue, washes out nicely.

Okay, I'll try using a thicker formula. I'm leaving soon for the evening, I have a feeling that when I return it will still be not stuck together. :-( Then I have to start all over again.

Same as Dedemac, loved the results!
I also drizzle and smooth over it with hands a left it overnight.
happy with both.

4 parts water? You took all the sticky out of it. I use a tablespoon of water for a whole bottle so it will flow evenly.

I have to agree you diluted way too much, you just want to thin the glue enough to make it spread evenly, then press with a dry iron to set/dry the glue. Polyester batting should not make a difference.

i agree with the others, i use a ration of 2:1

I use it straight from the bottle, move fast so the "line" is real thin. If there are any globs, I simply use the tip of the bottle to spread it out. I like to leave dry overnight. Takes only a few minutes to apply and you don't have to be perfect. I use diagonal lines about 4" apart. If there's a void in the line, I only fill it in if it's more than 4". I simply compare it to when I pinned with safety pins. That was only about every 6" and was only a lone spot. My thin sloppy lines give me a wonderful sandwich to work with.

This is exactly how I do it. I've never had a problem with the needle gunking up, or thread breaking, etc. And for me, it all washes out in cool water. I guess I wonder why folks think it needs to be diluted, unless they have a problem with carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, joint issues, maybe, and it is too hard to drizzle it out?