I have recently started using Elmer's school glue to baste quilts and love the results. I run a thin line in a grid, about 3-4 inches apart onto the batting, then press down the fabric and smooth. It dries in about an hour, enough at least to move and get the second half done. The fabrics never shift and will hold until all fmq is done. You do have to wash the quilt when completed, but I always do anyway. The glue is basically starch and water, so I don't want that left in a quilt to attract bugs. I also use the glue sticks for binding because it seems to dry faster, although a bit messier when applying....but once again, it all washes out. I will never use pins, spray or anything else but glue to baste quilts....even the big ones
