kathbug

I have read many times about using glue to sandwich quilts before quilting. How do u put it on , how much do you use, thin layer , thick and in how big of an area do you put it? Been wanting to try and I have two quilt tops I am in need of finishing and thought I'd try this! Thanks for all your help again

Tartan

Someone did a picture tutorial on QB showing putting the glue on. Try looking for it on QB tutorial section.

QuiltnNan

here is a link to the QB tut http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...e-t208057.html

sandrab64

I did this last week on a lap quilt. I put the glue on in thirds and just did a bunch of swirly loops with the glue. Worked great!

Buckeye Rose

I've done it with the last few quilts and love it! I have a couple tips for you.....you don't need a fine tip or the fancy (and expensive) "basting glue" - Elmer's washable school glue works just fine and washes out completely....you can quilt through the glue spots, even where it globs coming out of the bottle....this isn't a technically precise operation....I hold the bottle above the quilt and squeeze while moving quickly, trying to get my glue lines about 3-4" apart, adding a glue line close to the edges....don't forget to put the glue on the batting, then smoothing the fabric onto the batting (you never get wrinkles or puckers that way).....have fun!

carslo

I am finding that with a polyester quilt batting I am needing more glue! I just did my charity quilts for the year and I used polyster batting on 4 of the 6 and I should have used more glue - I am not having any trouble FMQ just it couldhave been a bit more secured. I have done 14 double sized quilts or larger and haven't even used a 1/2 of a gallon of glue so so about .50 cents a quilt to sandwich. Love to save money. Also I amglue the backing to the batting let is sit for a few hours and then flipping it over and using the glue on the batting to secure the top! Elmer's Wshable School Glue by the gallon is what I am using