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Originally Posted by ruby2shoes
(Post 8176691)
Yep, I was disappointed to, I really wanted it to work as it looks so quick, easy and secure but I am now quite happy sitting up at my table using Sharon Schambers board basting method. I actually find it very relaxing even if it is time consuming.
Her basting method is terrific and I agree it is relaxing and methodical and that is a lot of what quilting is about. The time spent doing it is not wasted time either. It is time to reflect, plan and be in a calm state of mind for a while. It gets us away from the busy rigors of everything else going on in our busy lives. |
I use Elmer's school glue for basting all my quilts. I bought a good quality silicone basting brush to use to spread it on my batting. The silicone is easy to clean and no bristles to come out. I start in the middle and smooth toward each end one end at a time. If you have the Quilter SlideLock then it's perfect to smooth the quilt! A member here posted that tip and it's wonderful.
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Kitsie, I bought the tips from Roxanne Glue Baste-It, it comes with its own bottle and you can refill it using the Elmer's Glue. Puts out a fine line of glue instead of globs.
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I’ve only used Elmer’s for binding...I’ll have to give basting a try.
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Sharon schamber had a video on you tube showing how she uses Elmer’s glue for her quilts...
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Originally Posted by ruby2shoes
(Post 8176177)
I think I am the only person in the world that hasn't had success with this method; I'm envious of everyone who uses it with great outcomes...sigh.....lol!
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Originally Posted by SusieQOH
(Post 8176041)
Thanks to all of you who suggested using it for basting. What a great idea!
I used it for my sister's quilt and nothing moved the whole time. I'm glad I bought a lot of it because it's going to be my new best friend. Thanks to all! |
I get so many great ideas from this board. I, too, love Elmer's Glue for basting quilts. You learn so much from everyone on here.
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
(Post 8176887)
Maybe if you tell us why you had bad luck or bad results with it, those of us who love it can give you some help to be successful with it? I use it straight, and smooth the fabric over each side, a half at at time, and give it plenty of time to dry. I aim to keep my glue swirls about four inches apart. I have a sheet of vinyl that I bought at Walmart, that I spread on the spare room bed, then do my gluing layers on it, so I can leave it sit until it is dry and do not have to move it until dry and basted.
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Thanks quilt9278 for using Elmer's to bast difficult seams I am sewing a Lone Star and have been machine basting to make the seams line up exactly. Great tip.
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