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Carol W 06-19-2010 02:15 PM

I'm doing a quilt as you go. The top and back are sliding a little after I sandwich them. Maybe a few drops of the glue will keep them in place while I quilt them.

I tried the basting spray, but the one that I have has a strong odor. I won't continue to use it.

ann clare 06-19-2010 02:38 PM

Thanks for sharing.

AnnaK 06-20-2010 03:43 PM

I just recently heard about glue basting and I am liking the results...a LOT. thanks for posting this Amma!

deeceem 06-21-2010 06:41 PM

I've used it to hold many things, buttons, velcro,matching seams, any place that a third hand is needed.

tess10 08-02-2010 08:03 AM

I just took a Hawaiian quilting class and the instructor used this method to hold down the applique prior to needle turn. I spent 6 hours basting the design down while others used the glue method and were done very quickly.

mamaw 08-02-2010 12:25 PM

A friend bought me Sharon Schamber's tips to put on the Elmer's Glue bottle; and it is great for doing the bindings!! Amazing how just a little press of the iron sets it.
I use Roxanne's Glue Baste It for applique, because of the very tiny tip.

Pastor_Ruth 10-16-2010 04:06 PM

Ok I am impressed... little intimidated by putting glue on a project but... hey maybe I will start with a wall hanging and graduate?! Thank you for sharing your tutorial!

mawcarol 10-18-2010 03:25 PM

I tried it.Works great. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

RkayD 10-20-2010 06:59 PM

thats exactly how I do it too. =)

fishnlady 10-21-2010 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by Ninnie
What a great tute!! Thanks!
And I am so envious of your mitered corners, mine never look that good!!!
I will try harder :roll: :roll:
I like this, especially for the bigger quilts that i do, no pins, I am always sticking myself :shock: :lol: :lol:



Ninnie, I just had to laugh at your little statement "WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, CUT UP FABRIC"
I surely have to agree. Thanks for that laugh.


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