BIG problem using Elmers Glue for basting!
#1
BIG problem using Elmers Glue for basting!
I read about using Elmers Glue for basting quilts on this board. I tried it and was very happy with how the quilt held together while FMQing.
Well yesterday I basted another quilt with Elmers Glue, but when I went to check it today I saw that there were a lot of wrinkles on the backing. So I had to pull the backing off of the batting. What a NIGHTMARE. The backing fabric got wrecked, the batting ripped up and had holes all over it where it stuck to the backing.
I think this way of basting works if you don't get any wrinkles in your quilt, but repositioning after drying does NOT work well.
I just thought I'd post this warning. It's back to 505 spray for me.
Well yesterday I basted another quilt with Elmers Glue, but when I went to check it today I saw that there were a lot of wrinkles on the backing. So I had to pull the backing off of the batting. What a NIGHTMARE. The backing fabric got wrecked, the batting ripped up and had holes all over it where it stuck to the backing.
I think this way of basting works if you don't get any wrinkles in your quilt, but repositioning after drying does NOT work well.
I just thought I'd post this warning. It's back to 505 spray for me.
#3
I don't use Elmer's glue, since I longarm. However I wonder if you could have sprayed the backing before trying to remove it. Perhaps the dampness would loosen the glue enough so that the backing could be pulled away? Might be worth trying if this happens again.
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I use my dining room table and do it in sections - let a section dry and move to another section. When dry flip and do the same. Takes some drying time but I'm not usually in a hurry. I don't tape anything down anymore. Just smooth the batting out real well and make sure the backing or top are as smooth as I can make them. So far so good.
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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I had a plaid back that was glue basted on "crooked". I tried to peel it apart and it was a mess. I threw the sandwich in the washer. I then dried, pressed and re-sandwiched. It was surprising that the final quilt turned out OK. Batting was Warm and Natural. I thought I'd have to replace the batting, but it was OK. Quilt was for charity, and it was about 50" x 60".
#10
I use washable glue to baste all my quilts since I found the process here. I don't iron the glue dry unless it is a small quilt...usually let it air dry for about an hour on each side. It will then be ready to move to a "safer" place in my sewing room...the pool table is a favorite resting place for my cats. I usually wait till the next day to do any quilting to make sure it is completely dry. Sorry you had problems
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