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QM 03-08-2016 09:24 AM

A sweet quilt. A variant I have tried is to dilute the glue then paint it on with a large artist's brush

Doggramma 03-08-2016 10:26 AM

I forgot to mention before that when I use the glue, I iron it to dry it out as I go along. That way there's no waiting! I don't use poly batting though, so the batting might melt with poly��

sewbizgirl 03-08-2016 10:38 AM

Didn't know you could do it that way... I always thought glue basting was done with the spray basting glue. That's what I have used and it's wonderful for holding layers together without pins!

Ranchwife 03-08-2016 11:55 AM

I dry iron the quilt to set the glue. It works great and you can work on the quilt immediately.

lynnie 03-08-2016 11:59 AM

nice and bright, good luck with the glue basting

Flowergurl 03-08-2016 12:13 PM

Thanks! :)
I bought a low loft poly batting, as this will be just a light throw for her to cover up with when she comes over.
The iron didn't hurt it at all.
If you are on the fence about glue basting, i say try it. Go with whatever works best for you.

leighway 03-08-2016 12:44 PM

If you like glue basting, you'll LOVE spray basting.. I use 505 and it's changed my whole outlook on finishing a quilt. I'll never ever pin or sew baste again!!

Claire123 03-08-2016 12:52 PM

I like the quilt top! Very nice work - everything matches perfectly. I use fabric glue stick for lots of things - zippers, paper piecing, basting. There is also a temporary basting spray sold at quilt shops and JoAnn's you might like. No drying time with the glue sticks or sprays.

madamekelly 03-08-2016 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by Fizzle (Post 7486508)
Love all the color! I just glued my first one also. Just a small throw. 36". See some "glue lines" in it. Read here to also iron it. We'll see how it goes. Good luck with yours!

The glue lines wash right out as long as you are using "school glue". My first glued project was way over glued and I thought it would not all wash out, but it did in just a regular laundry load, with half the soap. (I only used half the soap because it really was not "dirty". It worked fine.)

gramquilter2 03-08-2016 04:20 PM

It is going to be a pretty quilt when finished.


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