Maybe if you spread the glue out with a paint brush it would even out the globs. Would be worth a try.
I am definitely going to try Elmer's glue so I don't have to use 505 anymore (don't like the fumes).

I just glue basted two small quilts this weekend. I agree, less is best and I added a little water to thin out the glue and let it air dry instead of ironing it. Worked like a charm and the cost was less than 50 cents for both quilts. I got Dollar Store glue at 2/1$. And, I did it in my living room with no overspray.

I have used Elmer's regular (not washable) for years on my cross stitch to secure the ends. I just use a teeny bit on a toothpick to lay the end of my thread over the back of a few adjoining stitches and hold in place with the opposite end of the toothpick for a minute. Voila!

It truly is amazing what we can do with Elmer's Glue :)

Did you wash and dry it before quilting?

http://www.officesupersavers.com/pro...Glue-10411.asp

Found Elmers Spray, but can't tell if it is washable. Does anyone know??

You wash the quilt when it's finished. The whole point of using washable school glue
is to keep the layers together while quilting and be able to wash the quilt after it's done.

The glue that most of us use here is Elmer's Washable School Glue. If it does not
say washable you probably should stay away from it or make a test first.
The washable school glue is probably a lot cheaper and we know it works.
You can buy it by the gallon and you can baste a lot of quilts for little $$.

I have used Play School Washable Children's Glue that I found in the 99 Cent Store it must be WASHABLE glue and yes I wash all my quilts when I am finished FMQ :)

NO! It requires mineral spirits to remove! This is not a good product for basting. Best to stick with the school glue!

Thanks for the tutorial and great discussions!! Love the glue spray idea. Have always pinned and hated pinning but even hated removing the pins even more!

I found the glue sold by the gallon for $11.99 at this link:

http://www.ssww.com/store/product/sk.../cmc=CRSCMSPP/

No, I quilt and then wash and dry it.

Ive been doing this also! Really like it!! No pins!! I learned to smooth any blobs out so theres no clumps. havent done anything larger than lap quilt so far. thanks for the pictures!!

Love the idea of pastry brush!! Just dont put it back in kitchen! Lol

Thanks to all....will take all of your recommendations and try the Elmer's glue...washable, of course!!! I have not had any luck with any of the other methods...still have puckers with them.

I wonder if you can use the clear elmers glue also?

It should not be a problem as long as it's washable. The problem with clear glue
is that's it's difficult to see where you glued and where you didn't. Maybe that's just me.

WOW Carso, Super (Duper) Member!!! Great recipe!! Thanks for sharing. And NOW, what to do now with all my safety pins? Serendipity! I just read this morning how you can use safety pins to keep bobbins organized with the same thread. Pin through one of the holes in bobbins and close safety pin, then slip the closed safety pin (with the attached bobbin) into the hold of your thread spool. This method may not work on small spools. For small spools you can keep bobbins and like thread together by putting bobbin on the safety pin then enclose the spool "inside" safety pin and close pin. The little spool of thread will be inside safety pin along with the bobbin. I learned tip this from Sharon Pederson when she was speaking about thread control.

Hey, good thinking hisgrace1. A pastry brush!:thumbup:
Don't tell anyone, but I buy cheap paint brushes and use for pastry, etc. (unless bristles look unsuitable for some reason). I saw the same brush in the hardware section of a store as was in the kitchen section. Only difference was the brush in kitchen section was price higher.

Those "blobs" (mine were NOT big) knocked my timing out of whack...and the machine had to go to the shop. The shop told me to use titanium needles, because the glue creates more friction and so the needles should be stronger. She didn't tell me to quit using glue and was not against it, just wanted me to be informed. I don't use glue now and think I"m going to try quilting by the row or square.

I am so sorry to hear this as I was the one that made this tutorial. Thanks for alerting us all about this - if you are still looking for an affordable alternative to Elmer's Washable School glue you could try the homemade spray glue.

I put 2 cups of water in a pot and add 1/2 tsp salt bring that to a boil. In a jar with a lid or a gravy shaker put 3 to 5 tablespoons of regular flour and 1 cup of cold water. I say 3 - 5 because sometimes 3 is good and sometimes 5 is better ( does flour come in different grades in the USA?) Now whisk the flour mixture into the boiling water as if you are making gravy - cook for 2 minutes stirring I turn the temp. down on my gas stove if you have electric you might have to maintain a high heat. In a large spray bottle from the 99 cent, $1.00 Store, Dollar Tree or Dollar Giant (did I get all those type of stores mentioned :) pour this mixture into the bottle I use a funnel to pour it in. Now top the spray bottle off with rubbing alcohol - also available at the above mentioned store. Shake it up and you have a great spray basting material.
I have been using this and also adding a dollop of Elmer's Washable School Glue. It does not come out in a fine mist like 505 would but it is working for me and is cheap to make. I heat set the glue , flip the quilt over and do the other side and then lay the quilt over the guest bed to dry over night. Someone mentioned that bugs might be attracted to the flour and water mixture so be aware of that.

I've never liked the smell of spray adhesive or overspray issues; and could use it lot because I also do mach. embroidery. I love the idea of making a 50/50 water and glue spray. Most of the time I use a glue stick, especially like the jumbo sticks when I can find them. I've never had a needle gum up with the glue sticks or the liguid glue when I used it. I've found so many times that a little glue held alot better than a 100 pins!

i've never had problems with elmers, did get some globs last time but dodn't bother my machine

Carslo, don't worry about it, the machine was due for a clean-up anyway, and it forced me to give it up and live "normally" for a few days! LOL!! Also, I have heard about using Elmer's for awhile, and so there's no harm no foul on you. It is each person's responsibility to decide to use/try something or not and accept the results. I will probably try the glue again, but with titanium needles. :-)

Coopah, when I baste with Elmer's I add a bit of water so it's not too thick.
Maybe my glue has been sitting on the shelf longer than others but better be
safe than sorry. I also spread the excess glue with my finger. I keep a wet
dishcloth near me so I don't have to go to the tap every time to wash my
hands. Don't leave globs of glue, make sure the glue is dry before you
start quilting and you'll be fine. I've been using topstitch needles for a
while and like them a lot.

I've never had a problem with blobs, even using the Elmer's School Glue straight from the bottle. I adjust the nozzle for a fine line, then quickly move it back and forth, across the fabric. If a bit too much glue comes out, I smear it a bit, with the side of the nozzle. My machine has never had a problem with it . . . but I do the sandwich quilting on my DSM and never go very fast.

Thank you for posting this!

I tried to water down the Elmer's glue and used a spray bottle. Had some clumps that didn't come out. Not so sure of Elmer's Glue basting. Perhaps I'll try again on something smaller.

I do what Neesie does. Never have bothered with watering down, spraying, or painting on. Drizzle straight from bottle. My machines do fine with it and it always washes out.

If you iron it, there won't be glue globs.

I use half and half glue and water. Squeeze that straight from the bottle, and use my finger to spread it a little. That way there aren't as many "gobs".

Thank you for the tute. I was a little confused before. I will use this on the quilt I am working on now.