Miriam, thank you so much for these informative glue basting videos. I'm Cheryl, 67 y.o., from Russell, KY. I haven't made a quilt in years, and whaddya know! Just as I'm in the planning phase for a quilt, you pop up in my recommendeds. I love your relaxed style and sweet, funny personality. I hope every video you do goes viral!
Glue basting is used a lot in appliqué. A thin line for turning the raw edge in and then hit with a Clover mini iron to make a nice sharp sewing edge. Then the appliqué piece can be glue basted in the backing fabric for hand stitching in place. It is very easy to hand stitch through glued fabric.
Thank you for confirming this. I hand quilt mostly, with traditional quilting thread that is thinner than the one use by the lady in the video and I try (very hard!) to do small stitches. I used to baste my quilt with the old method of thread and needle and I just hate that part of making a quilt! I will try this glue method next time for sure!
Most of the appliquers who use this method will trace their pattern on to freezer paper, iron the waxy side to the wrong side of the fabric and then cut leaving a turning edge. This is then glued and pressed to the paper side. The freezer paper is easily removed, the sharp edge stays crisp and ready for stitching to the background fabric.@@Frances_LNofTROY1
I appreciate how direct and concise your videos are. Not a lot of drama or fluff. I care about ppl but i dont want to know anecdotes or personal drama and i dont need to be entertained. ‘Just the facts ma’am!!’ You have the perfect videos for me!! Yay!!
This was great. I can’t even imagine how difficult it must be to be alone in a room, talking to a device, knowing there’s probably thousands of people out there eventually will be listening. Kudos to you. Wow that’s impressive.
I use Elmers. After doing a lot of online research a few years ago, I switched to school glue. I found getting the no name brand isn't as good. The same if you use glue sticks. I started out diluting it (3 parts glue:1 Part water at the most) a bit until I learned how to use it. I also used the cute little bottles that have the needle-like tips so I didn't get blobs. Works great!
Girl you are a breath of fresh air for an old lady. I can not tell you how much a delight it is to find someone who is left-handed on RUclips. It makes a big difference in a lot of things when you are trying to do things and people don't want to take the time to help you to understand how to do it when you're left-handed. They don't understand why you don't get what's happening. I really enjoy your down to earth approach to your work. Using Elmer's school glue is awesome. I tried it with my hand quilting and I love it. Right now I'm working on something that I've never done before. I'm making a memory quilt on a sewing machine. I've been quilting over 60 years and I have never sewn a quilt on a machine. My plan is to do everything on my machine. It will all be a first for me but thanks to your videos, I think I can do it. I have been working on a practice piece for the final quilting and it's been going pretty good. I just have to finish the top and then put it together so that I can quilt it. Wish me luck. Keep moving forward and so will I. Oh, before I forget, the spiral quilting that you and your dad did was amazing. Have a great day
It is so weird that I came across your channel and this particular video the other day. I was about to baste a quilt and I actually had the thought that there must be some kind of non-sprayed glue to use. I’ve used pins alone and spray basting, but glue basting is a game changer! It is so much less expensive and messy. It also holds the layers together far better. I’m so glad you made this tutorial. It’s glue basting for me from here on out.
My personal recommendation would be to NOT to use school glue to baste a quilt that you do not intend to wash...such as an art quilt wall hanging. I have used school glue on a least five quilts (both large and small) and I love using it. However, every quilt has had several places where spots of glue may be a bit heavier and dry a bit harder and leave a hard dot that seeps through the fabric that you can see from the top. It washes out beautifully and you can machine quilt through it without any issues. But if you have an art quilt you never intend to wash (perhaps raw edge applique), that glue spot can remain visible. So it's something I avoid for any quilt that I will not wash when it's completed. I've done a light drizzle of the glue as you do (my preferred method) and have also used dots about a hand width apart (like you would for safety pins). I've often thinned the glue just a bit in the bottle (maybe a tablespoon or so of water) to help it come out easier without quite so much squeezing, which is hard on the arthritis in my thumb. I personally lay out my quilt on a bed, sometimes using pool noodles to roll it, and I give it a light pressing with a warm iron to help set the glue. I would still let it dry at least an hour after that before quilting. If it's totally dry, there's no gumming of the needle. I also sometimes do the big stitch hand quilting with perle cotton thread as you did at the end of the video. I personally would find it hard to hand stitch through some of those dried spots of glue, so I also avoid school glue if I wanted to do big stitch quilting. Just my preference. I'd suggest trying a sample as the video shows and hand stitching before gluing up an entire quilt to see if you like it.
Just discovered your channel. I've only watched the two about glue-basting, and loved them both! I needed to baste my granddaughter's birthday quilt. I usually spray-baste my quilts with 505 spray (not nearly as toxic-smelling as most other sprays), but I knew I wouldn't have enough for this quilt, so I looked up glue-basting and your video popped up. It was so easy to do, and so much cheaper - I'll never go back! Thank you!!
Great tutorial!! I have been a glue convert for years!!! Well, at least 8 or 9! I can tell you that I know for sure that it will sit around basted for at least 3 years and still be just fine!! At the rate I'm going it may end up being 4!!! It is the only way I will baste anything anymore. I also use the glue stick when doing a small project like a table runner of placemat. Keep up the good work!
I have recently been diagnosed with a COVID related lung disease rendering spray basting taboo for me. Spray basting with the sporadic placement of a few pins has been my favorite go-to method for sandwiching. Until now. I haven't tried the Elmers Glue yet but can't imagine it won't work. Thanks for the info! P.S. I'm not a "cat person" but Kimmy is really beautiful!
I’m so sorry about your diagnosis! I hope you’re feeling okay 💖 I also hope you enjoy the glue basting method. It really is a game changer, especially for those who used to like to spray baste. And thank you for the Kimmy compliment 🥰 she knows she’s a babe lol
I started using glue basting several years ago. I glue al of the back to batting with a thin zig zag sabout 6"apart, moothing it as I go; allow to dry overnight. Repeat the process for the front to batting the next day. Agaim allow to dry overnight. Next day ready to quilt. I've never had a problem with t sticky needles or f fbric shifting. Happy to see you sharing this tried and true method and so much faster than pinning.
Thank you so "sew" much! I tried a sample myself and I only hand quilt! It is GREAT!!!!!!Quilting got me through a few difficult times, my boys were small and my husband was in the USMC and I worried about him. Hand quilting and hand piecing (I don't own a machine) gives me time to think, it makes me slow down and I love watching the quilts come together. Thank you for all you do to help and teach others! Take care and stay safe!❤
Glue basting, what a game changer! Thank you, Miriam for a great tutorial on this easy basting idea! Subscribed right away, I love learning new techniques to make quilting even more enjoyable. I now feel more confident to sew my quilts together knowing I don’t have to worry about pins, toxic adhesives or slipping fabric. Love the cat, she’s an adorable helper ❤
thanks for your video, very helpful. I have to add that school glue is a starch and that is why it washes out. Elmers makes glue that is not school glue that is not starch and can not be washed out as far as I know. People should know about that difference. I took a zoom quilting class in2020 that specifically was using school glue for binding a quilt in place if using pins. That teacher encouraged ironing the glued edge to secure the binding prior to sewing it.
Just found your video tutorials. I just wanted to let you know I have to baste my quilts before I put them on my long arm frame. I have a Brother Dream fabric frame, that is about 6 feet. You baste the quilt then put it on the frame. You pin baste the top to the leader, then float or clamp the sides and front. This will be a game changer for me as well. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
My stitches are wonky too. When I hand sew anything, but I like it. 25 years ago I took a class on making a log cabin quilt. I ended up making a queen size quilt that I hand quilted and it took me almost a year to get it done.😅😮😅
OMG! I am so excited to give “school glue” basting a try. I watched your episode on how to and now you have answered the questions I was wondering about. I went to the store and purchased the school glue and will try your process in the morning. Quilt basting has always been the down fall for me to completing a quilt. I have tried spray glue and have not been happy with the application, smell and where (outside) to apply. Safety pin method is time consuming and makes the quilt heavy and double time removing pins as I quilt. So,I will be reporting back on how my first try goes. Thank you for taking the time to put your answers in a video for all to see.
Hi Miriam. I want to thank you so much for your glue basting video. I just finished my first glued quilt and it was very easy. I will use this method from this date forward.❤
Trying this for the first time - much easier than pinning. Only problem for me is it is very difficult to squeeze the bottle so I am diluting just a tiny bit so glue comes out more consistently.
Hand sewing tip - use the thimble at the back of the needle to guide and push the needle (using a rocking motion) through the fabric rather than after you have made the stitches. Your stitches will be more even and will take less time to make.
This totally works! Quilted my first quilt last night on my Juki and it worked perfectly. Zero shifting. I glue basted the night before. It got a workout as I machine quilted straight lines--lits of them in multiple direction. No puckers at all. BTW, a thimble for hand quilting.works wonders. Thanks for the awesome videos❤❤
Yay! I’m so glad the glue basting worked well for you! And you’re not kidding about the workout! Quilting is manual labor! Haha!! And yes, a thimble is definitely in my future for hand quilting 😂 I’m still a beginner 🤓
Wow! What a game changer this is. Thank you for your excellent videos, all my questions have been answered. The best thing is - I live in a small town in Australia and Elmers Glue is available here. So away to the shops I go. Happy Quilting. (No more sticking pins in fingers 😊) Regards Dellis 😊
Perfect timing! The Glue basting tutorial showed up on my feed this morning! And I also watched this Q&A. I needed to buy spray today but, I am going to try this method instead. Wow. Thank you for your great videos!
I do like and use both liquid school glue and tube school glue and highly recommend it for piecing, sandwiching, and binding. That said, I have used spray baste (505 and Sulky) for years and never have had needle gumming, thread, or needle breakage in either my domestic or sit-down quilting machine. Sorry you didn’t have a good experience using it.
I just might try quilting again. I tried about twenty five years ago and gave it up. I knit a lot, sew some but would love to try quilting again. Your glue for basting video gave me inspiration. I subscribed and want to hear everything you have to say about quilting. You’re a lovely person and I really love your precious kitty.
Oh my goodness, thank you SO much! I’m so happy I was able to bring a little inspiration into your life! Quilting is such a wonderful hobby, I hope you love it as much as I do! 💖
Thank you SO MUCH for this!! I've been using spray adhesive for years and have always HATED it. Getting it on my hands, on my floor, on my cutting table no matter how careful I was. And getting it off is a nightmare. The only way I found of removing the spray is with fingernail polish remover. Not something you want anywhere in your quilt room. I ordered a few bottles of Elmer's school glue and can't wait to use it on the quilt tops I have piling up (I've been avoiding basting them because I hate the process with pins or spray so much). Looking forward to trying it. Thanks again!
You gave me the courage to quilt my own quilt on my domestic machine. I was so worried about puckering on the back especially... but the glue basting worked fabulously, no puckering or wrinkles. It washed out beautifully, too. I love my quilt! Thank you for your instructions!
I’m not crying you’re crying!! Oh my goodness, this makes me so happy! YOU did it!!! You quilted your quilt and it turned out great! So happy for you! 👏🏻👏🏻💖 thank you for watching and letting me know my videos have helped you reach your quilty goals!
Your idea is amazing! I make lots of quilts for Quilts for Kids,, and spray basting is messy and expensive. This works perfectly. I use a cheap plastic spatula...like you use to for drywall paste...to spread the glue on the batting. This way I don't need any pins, absolutely no shifting, and it's easy cleanup. Thank you!!
I ran right out and bought some glue yesterday..because of budget as a senior I make 2 layer coverlets[no batting] and have had a difficult time trying to place and hold my top to the fleece backing with pins and long stitch basting so...I am going to try the glue I have a feeling it will bring fun back to the sewing..thanks a bunch for your tip about it.
Thank you for these videos - I will give the Elmer's Glue a try. Just a suggestion: some videos have "chapters" - little break points. In this video, there could be a little break point as you switch from 1 question to the next. If that's too much trouble, maybe every 3 or 4 questions. Just a thought - it might help people watch in "chunks" or return to a particular question.
That’s a great idea! I actually looked up how to do that a couple of days ago. I just need to take the time and do it haha! Thank you for the reminder! 💖
It really is wonderful stuff. I wish i had known about this years ago. I used it to make mitered corner napkins...put glue on ..hit it with a warm iron ..no pins ..no clips. And if you are going to put patches on a uniform, it makes the job so easy. Those boy scout badges are no longer a problem. I do use an iron when i use it. Wonderful for quilting. Glue sticks are great too.
Great video! I'm going to try this next quilt. As a 'seasoned' handquilter, I was tickeled to hear how you enjoyed your first experience. To make it easier for you pulling the needle through, I started with a balloon to grab the needle, then bought little rubber grabbers from the quilt store, then moved onto rubber fingercots which I buy at a pharmacy by the 500. I encourage you to start handquilting your quilts. It's fun, meditative, rewarding and oh, my, how much softer your quilt will be. After all, it uses half the thread! Thanks again for great videos.
Thank you for showing us how to glue sandwich our quilts. I used a spatula to smooth out the little globs of glue before attaching my quilt backing and top. I'll be attempting to quilt it on a Q zone frame for my first practice piece using this frame. I hope all works well and will advise you of my results when I get it finished.
I enjoyed your video very much. I happen to have a quilt top and backing ready to go and I have put it on hold because of the basting issue. I'm really not a quilter. I'm a sewer and a crafter. What I did discover in my crafting is using the Elmer glue stick. That is great for zipper installation, mitered placemats and napkins and for small quilted bags to mention just a few. The bonus with the glue stick is that it dries quickly especially if you do put a hot iron on it. it's dry in minutes. But you've given me the courage to use the Elmer's glue with your technique which I will look up and put my quilt together. Thank you!
OMG your face at 8:59 when you "realized your backing shifted" - priceless and accurate expression of that horror! (Idea for next year - can you do a Halloween edition of quilting horrors with tips on how to fix them?) Thank you for this glue basting follow up. New subscriber. Going on a quilting long weekend vaca tomorrow with 2 friends and now I'll be packing some E school glue and giving this a go for the first time.
Thank you!!! The pin basting has become harder on my hands since I’ve gotten older (arthritis) and despise spray basting. I ordered my glue and looking forward to trying this method. 🥳
Well, the first Elmer is ready for quilting. It's a process and I learned a lot with this first one.Can't wait to get to the next one. I might try to dilute a bit and see how that works. Stay tuned.....@@StitchObsessed
Thanks so much for answering my question ( no 9 ). This method of basting is perfect for making a Kawandi quilt. You get to do hand quilting that doesn't have to be perfect. Have subscribed ❤
I have used glue basting for a few years and I love it! I have done it with dots of glue spaced a few inches apart though and that takes quite a bit more time than your method. I’ll have to try the drizzle technique though. That would be so much faster.
Thank you so so much for the follow up with questions. I just finished watch the one these question came from and this popped up. I just got the Capri 18 stationary quilting machine cause I’m use to moving the fabric to quilt. Now, I have 18” throat instead of 9. However the pin basting and removal is a pain. This is fabulous since I too had gumming on my needle with spray basting. I’m a follower now, and look forward to your videos. Again, thank you from sunny San Diego, California.
Thank you so much! Wow! I don't know what I'm more jealous of, your new quilting machine or the fact you live in Paradise! haha Hello from a cornfield in Missouri! Thank you for subscribing and watching!
I just tried this method on a small wall hanging and I couldn’t help getting some glue on my fingers as I was smoothing it out, so I smeared glue on some spots of my quilt top. It’s black fabric, so it shows, I wasn’t planning on washing it but now I guess I’ll have to!
Can you move and reset pieces on your quilt with Elmer's? Doesn't look like it because the bond is strong enough to pull the batting apart. Also, I think I'll try a light application of a rolling pin to mash down glue lumps, after putting the layers together. I can hardly wait to try this! Spray basting is getting so expensive!!!
Well, you can, but you would need to soak the area to soften the glue. That is the one “problem” with using Elmers school glue. Just double make sure you’re putting your pieces in the right spot! Haha! It is a fantastic method and WAY less expensive than spray adhesive. Thank you for watching, Gayle! 💖
Thank you! I use the pool noodle when laying up my quilts. But I will definitely use my Elmers stick glue! You have my vote! I love how you take your time to explain! Laying up my quilts is my least favorite part of quilting! I cannot wait to try this! I’ll let you know how it works out for me!! Thank you so so much!
I have glue basted and love it. Thank you for the refresher! Lovely! 3 ideas: 1. I have found that if the fabric is stretchy it can pucker at the glue line. Solution was to use a small paint roller and spread it evenly across the fabric in the direction that is not stretchy ( so it lays flat and doesn't try to snap back) 2. When using fleece for batting you will need to press the top or bottom fabric firmly into the fleece so it sticks, especially polyester, or press it firmly with a warm iron and really get that glue to squish into the fleece or it shifts and disattaches when you move it around to quilt those layers 3. when I am using super puffy batting or am stitching in or close (1/4 inch) to the ditch , I often just put the glue on the seams. Hope this is helpful.
What your demo was is big stitch quilting. It is my favorite method, I also use the older method, but prefer BS. I also include embroidery in my BS quilts, so it scratches both itches.. Hoorah a new member of the big stitch community. Great video, thank you!
I watched your videos and decided to use Elmer’s School Glue to baste a very special hand embroidered quilt project. Using toxic spray goo was just not an option. I’ll definitely do a test run on a smaller project. I get excited about hand-quilting too. I’m not very good at it either, but who cares. If you go wonky, it’s easy to slide the needle off and do over. Or, leave the non-perfect stitches to add “character.” Thank you SO SO SEW much!
@@StitchObsessed it can snag the batting so always apply to the fabric not the batting! It does take quite a lot of glue stick but I found it easier to quilt because the layers were more stable
Thank you for the FAQ video! Will definitely have to try this method. I will say one good thing about spray glue.. you CAN easily readjust (even weeks later) the top/backing with no big hassle.
My two cents re: hand quilting with elmer's glue -- it can be difficult to get the needle and DMC size 8 thread through a string of dried glue. It doesn't stop me, but you definitely have to get some wiggling to get through the dried glue.
where have you been all my quilting life? not only am I super charged about using this gluing method but you have such a wonderful personality for making videos. I came across your channel because of algorithms guess but from now on you will be one of my first go to's, thank you, you actually reenergized me to actively quilting again.
Your videos are refreshing. I have been sending my quilt tops to a long arm quilter $$$$. I’m feeling confident that I can use your basting method. I’ll let you know how I do with my next top.
I have been trying to stop at the dollar store to get more glue since I watched your video. I am so excited, I hate the spray glue and pinning is a pain in the ass to take it out as you go. I got my back glued on before I ran out of glue, and that was a week ago, and I am so excited. Thank you thank you thank you for such a great tutorial.
I just tried the glue basting for the first time and I wanted to spread the glue in a thin layer so I used a silicone barbecue brush and it worked fantastic and washed off the brush very easily. I used it on a couple bowl cozies and will be doing a quilt very soon. I just thought you might like to try this yourself
Thank you! I will be experimenting with glue basting in the near future. I will likely try it on a smaller project first, just because my hand stitching is in the 18-20 stitches per inch and I am wary of loading a full-sized quilt on the frame only to find that my glue gobs defeat the needle. I do love the thought that the layers don't shift and the nontoxic glue washes right out. As an asthmatic, I can't take a chance on the spray baste.
I hate washing my quilts after I make them…. They never look the same as that crispy when the material is brand new. I’m going to try this method though because it Seems like a MUCH better alternative to spray basting . I don’t anticipate the school Glue being super stiff afterwards but I will find out
When I took a quilting class years ago, everything was done by hand. Sandpaper was used to make templates so they would not slip on fabric. We then pieced by hand and hand-based quilt sandwich and than we did the hand quilting.😂 I recently learned SASHIKO…Japanese hand stitching. You use a long needle to gather many stitches and a palm thimble is used. I do this and use the DMC Perle cotton. It is fun and goes very fast. I mark my design & just stitch on my lap. It is great to hand quilt small projects such as potholders, bags, baskets, pillows etc. I make quilt as you go blocks with my scraps and then turn into these items and even sampler quilts. So glad you discovered the joy of hand quilting! Great to know both! I love QAYG since I discovered it as it allows work to be portable & I can quilt while I watch tv or anywhere. I have been using 505 spray to baste but my sewing room is upstairs so a pain to go up & down to spray outdoors and you are so right about the sticky overspray! I’m going to try your method. I have been using acorn glue with needle point for small sewing needs like zippers, trim, piecing etc. it is expensive so not feasible for quilt basting. I wondered about the school glue but had not tried yet. I’m excited after seeing your videos! Thank you!
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy the glue basting! I would LOVE to learn sashiko someday! It’s so beautiful 😍 thank you so much for sharing! I had no clue quilters used to use sandpaper for templates; that’s smart!
I’m glad you found the video helpful! And thank you! They’re great cabinets! I got them from a home improvement store called “Menards” which is popular here in the Midwest (USA). 💖
You go girl with hand quilting. I love it and yes it is therapeutic. All you think about is making the next stitch.About to go to my small quilt group quilting the old way on a big wooden frame.Your stitches are excellent for first hand quilting.
28K views !!!!! Bravo ma belle ! 🥳🎉🥳 As I mentioned under your last video, I'm about to baste my 1st quilt & thx to your tips I've ordered some Elmer's as we don't have it here in France. I'm going to hand quilt (1st time too ! )so I'm delighted that this works but as the quilt is lapsize, I've decided to iron over the quilt to make sure that the glue is evenly spread. Good luck for your future videos & keep us posted for your hand quilting journey. You're experience as a beginner will be very useful to all us novices !
Spent this weekend glue basting a quilt and actually finished quilting it. Using a swirling sew line, up and down the whole quilt. Looks like water. I was able to finish the quilt part. Binding reserved for next weekend. Thanks, had no issues with the process.
hey on time glue to dry its the same time to dry as you go around quilt with the binding and sew it its enough time to dry especially using iron so its great plus when washed its washed off thanks
Miriam, I came upon your channel because of the glue basting video. I also am not a fan of spray adhesives. I always wash my quilts and I don’t believe the spray adhesives wash out completely, and I can still smell the adhesive. Yuck! I am preparing to glue baste my first quilt and to mark it using the method you showed in one of your videos. Thank you so much for taking a leap and putting yourself out in the RUclips universe for all to see. I look forward to all you share.
I like your easy approach! I did watch the original video and recommended to all….isn’t funny how we think we know everything and then….you come along…..thanks
you are correct, longarm quilters don't use glue. We put the fabrics on rollers and create the sandwich as we roll the quilt ahead. We know that our backings are perfectly smooth as they come forward. If you so the sandwich, we will have to take it apart so we know that the backing is perfectly smooth. Thanks for all your answers on school glue. It is a great help in many piecing applications.
Ran out of my basting spray and remembered your video tutorial and found some Elmer’s glue and was able to get my quilt basted. Now I’m going to buy a bulk amount of Elmer’s because basting sprays have become expensive and when you can only do less than a handful of quilts, ugh. So annoying.
I've been using glue for years to do applique...why I never thought to use it to baste my quilts is beyond me...but I have a quilt as you go log cabin that is going to be stitched by hand and I didn't want to get the blocks all twisted and turned the wrong way....so I'm going to try this method. Thank you. Also hand quilting gets better with practice and patience!
Thank you for this and the basting method video. I'm fairly new at quilting and come from a strong hand work history. I do prepared edge applique with non-fusible interfacing and baste my shapes down with Elmer's washable school glue. I also use the purple glue sticks to stabilize fabric pieces for FPP paper piecing. I've found that the thin line of glue in hand applique is a little hard to stitch through. I use a very small/thin Tulip brand Crewel needle. So I put my line of glue basting back just a bit out of my stitch line. I have also been learning Big Stitch/Utility Quilting/Quick Stitch with No. 8 or 12 perle cotton. I love it and use a Bohin 20 or 22 Chenille needle. Easy to thread and slides through the layers beautifully. I'm currently working on smaller projects and have been pin basting. I'll definitely try the glue basting on something before I get to the quilting stage of my queen sized 4 patch quilt. Thank you again for such great and encouraging videos!
This is a great video. Here's some interesting information. I have low vision so I bought a vintage Singer 301A slant shank machine. It is a straight stitch only macine, but it's superb for me because the slant shank brings the needle just a bit forward toward the sewist and the higher/smaller head makes the needle and throat plate so much easier to view. The issue I was having was that I was getting 'V waves' on the back of my quilts. I adjusted the presser foot pressure, adjusted stitch size, maed sure I wasn't pulling/pushing on the fabric, etc. You name it, I tried it. Then I tried glue basting and BAM...that fabric DID.NOT.SHIFT. The V waves were gone and it was a beautiful thing!
Huh 🤔.... I've never had a problem with 505 basting spray gumming up the needle. I'm going to try the Elmer's glue. Thanks for the video and for doing a follow-up to answer questions 😊
This is a great idea. If people are worried about slips while machine or hand quilting, why not just add a few safety pins here and there. The glue does the main work and the pins are insurance.
I'm in the process of gluing my quilt together today. I saw your very informative video the other day and it was an answer to my need! I am so grateful to you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸
From Gerry- Thank you for this video. I can no longer spread my quilt onto the floor so my table space is limited. This will be a game changer. God bless.
I've heard people say that starch based glue, like the one shown, can attract bugs. Eww. So, washing it out is a good idea. Love your videos, and kitty.🐾 You're a very brave gal to hand quilt online! Love your music, kinda Charlie Brownish☺️
Miriam, thank you so much for these informative glue basting videos. I'm Cheryl, 67 y.o., from Russell, KY. I haven't made a quilt in years, and whaddya know! Just as I'm in the planning phase for a quilt, you pop up in my recommendeds. I love your relaxed style and sweet, funny personality. I hope every video you do goes viral!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Cheryl 💖 I really appreciate that and I’m so glad you found my videos helpful!
Glue basting is used a lot in appliqué. A thin line for turning the raw edge in and then hit with a Clover mini iron to make a nice sharp sewing edge. Then the appliqué piece can be glue basted in the backing fabric for hand stitching in place. It is very easy to hand stitch through glued fabric.
Thank you for confirming this. I hand quilt mostly, with traditional quilting thread that is thinner than the one use by the lady in the video and I try (very hard!) to do small stitches. I used to baste my quilt with the old method of thread and needle and I just hate that part of making a quilt! I will try this glue method next time for sure!
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Most of the appliquers who use this method will trace their pattern on to freezer paper, iron the waxy side to the wrong side of the fabric and then cut leaving a turning edge. This is then glued and pressed to the paper side. The freezer paper is easily removed, the sharp edge stays crisp and ready for stitching to the background fabric.@@Frances_LNofTROY1
I appreciate how direct and concise your videos are. Not a lot of drama or fluff. I care about ppl but i dont want to know anecdotes or personal drama and i dont need to be entertained. ‘Just the facts ma’am!!’ You have the perfect videos for me!! Yay!!
Yay! Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! 💖
Where have you been all my years of quilting? This seems so logical, easy and economical - thank you thank you!!
Thank YOU for watching, Sandra! 💖
This was great. I can’t even imagine how difficult it must be to be alone in a room, talking to a device, knowing there’s probably thousands of people out there eventually will be listening. Kudos to you. Wow that’s impressive.
Shhhh I try not to think about that 😂😂 I honestly get nervous before every video, but it’s also a lot of fun so 🫣
I use Elmers. After doing a lot of online research a few years ago, I switched to school glue. I found getting the no name brand isn't as good. The same if you use glue sticks. I started out diluting it (3 parts glue:1 Part water at the most) a bit until I learned how to use it. I also used the cute little bottles that have the needle-like tips so I didn't get blobs. Works great!
It went viral cuz..everything has gotten SO expensive 😢, and plus Elmer's brings back memories ❤😊. Awesome video!
Girl you are a breath of fresh air for an old lady. I can not tell you how much a delight it is to find someone who is left-handed on RUclips. It makes a big difference in a lot of things when you are trying to do things and people don't want to take the time to help you to understand how to do it when you're left-handed. They don't understand why you don't get what's happening. I really enjoy your down to earth approach to your work. Using Elmer's school glue is awesome. I tried it with my hand quilting and I love it. Right now I'm working on something that I've never done before. I'm making a memory quilt on a sewing machine. I've been quilting over 60 years and I have never sewn a quilt on a machine. My plan is to do everything on my machine. It will all be a first for me but thanks to your videos, I think I can do it. I have been working on a practice piece for the final quilting and it's been going pretty good. I just have to finish the top and then put it together so that I can quilt it. Wish me luck. Keep moving forward and so will I. Oh, before I forget, the spiral quilting that you and your dad did was amazing. Have a great day
Thank you so much, Sherry! I can't wait to see your memory quilt! I bet it's going to be GORGEOUS! Good luck, my leftie friend! 💖
It is so weird that I came across your channel and this particular video the other day. I was about to baste a quilt and I actually had the thought that there must be some kind of non-sprayed glue to use. I’ve used pins alone and spray basting, but glue basting is a game changer! It is so much less expensive and messy. It also holds the layers together far better. I’m so glad you made this tutorial. It’s glue basting for me from here on out.
Love this! I’m so glad my tutorial was helpful! 👏🏻 glue basting is the best!!!
I keep a lip balm on my sewing table. I wipe some on my finger then wipe the needle. This really helps with any issues of gummy needles.
Awesome tip! I’ve never heard that before! 💖
Thanks for the tip. I am new to quilting
My personal recommendation would be to NOT to use school glue to baste a quilt that you do not intend to wash...such as an art quilt wall hanging. I have used school glue on a least five quilts (both large and small) and I love using it. However, every quilt has had several places where spots of glue may be a bit heavier and dry a bit harder and leave a hard dot that seeps through the fabric that you can see from the top. It washes out beautifully and you can machine quilt through it without any issues.
But if you have an art quilt you never intend to wash (perhaps raw edge applique), that glue spot can remain visible. So it's something I avoid for any quilt that I will not wash when it's completed.
I've done a light drizzle of the glue as you do (my preferred method) and have also used dots about a hand width apart (like you would for safety pins). I've often thinned the glue just a bit in the bottle (maybe a tablespoon or so of water) to help it come out easier without quite so much squeezing, which is hard on the arthritis in my thumb. I personally lay out my quilt on a bed, sometimes using pool noodles to roll it, and I give it a light pressing with a warm iron to help set the glue. I would still let it dry at least an hour after that before quilting. If it's totally dry, there's no gumming of the needle.
I also sometimes do the big stitch hand quilting with perle cotton thread as you did at the end of the video. I personally would find it hard to hand stitch through some of those dried spots of glue, so I also avoid school glue if I wanted to do big stitch quilting. Just my preference. I'd suggest trying a sample as the video shows and hand stitching before gluing up an entire quilt to see if you like it.
Thank you for sharing your experiences, Paula! 💖
Agree, learned to spread it a bit with a plastic spatula.
Just discovered your channel. I've only watched the two about glue-basting, and loved them both! I needed to baste my granddaughter's birthday quilt. I usually spray-baste my quilts with 505 spray (not nearly as toxic-smelling as most other sprays), but I knew I wouldn't have enough for this quilt, so I looked up glue-basting and your video popped up. It was so easy to do, and so much cheaper - I'll never go back! Thank you!!
Yay! I’m so glad! Thank you for watching! 💖
Great tutorial!! I have been a glue convert for years!!! Well, at least 8 or 9! I can tell you that I know for sure that it will sit around basted for at least 3 years and still be just fine!! At the rate I'm going it may end up being 4!!! It is the only way I will baste anything anymore. I also use the glue stick when doing a small project like a table runner of placemat. Keep up the good work!
Love this!!! And 3-4 years! Wow! That’s gotta be some kind of record! 😂💖 thank you so much for watching!
I have recently been diagnosed with a COVID related lung disease rendering spray basting taboo for me. Spray basting with the sporadic placement of a few pins has been my favorite go-to method for sandwiching. Until now. I haven't tried the Elmers Glue yet but can't imagine it won't work. Thanks for the info! P.S. I'm not a "cat person" but Kimmy is really beautiful!
I’m so sorry about your diagnosis! I hope you’re feeling okay 💖 I also hope you enjoy the glue basting method. It really is a game changer, especially for those who used to like to spray baste. And thank you for the Kimmy compliment 🥰 she knows she’s a babe lol
I started using glue basting several years ago. I glue al of the back to batting with a thin zig zag sabout 6"apart, moothing it as I go; allow to dry overnight. Repeat the process for the front to batting the next day. Agaim allow to dry overnight. Next day ready to quilt. I've never had a problem with t sticky needles or f fbric shifting. Happy to see you sharing this tried and true method and so much faster than pinning.
Thank you so "sew" much! I tried a sample myself and I only hand quilt! It is GREAT!!!!!!Quilting got me through a few difficult times, my boys were small and my husband was in the USMC and I worried about him. Hand quilting and hand piecing (I don't own a machine) gives me time to think, it makes me slow down and I love watching the quilts come together. Thank you for all you do to help and teach others! Take care and stay safe!❤
Wow, you do everything by hand? I love that! Thank you for your kinds words 💖
Glue basting, what a game changer! Thank you, Miriam for a great tutorial on this easy basting idea! Subscribed right away, I love learning new techniques to make quilting even more enjoyable. I now feel more confident to sew my quilts together knowing I don’t have to worry about pins, toxic adhesives or slipping fabric. Love the cat, she’s an adorable helper ❤
Thank you so much! 💖 I’m so glad you like the technique! It’s definitely been a game changer for me!
thanks for your video, very helpful. I have to add that school glue is a starch and that is why it washes out. Elmers makes glue that is not school glue that is not starch and can not be washed out as far as I know. People should know about that difference. I took a zoom quilting class in2020 that specifically was using school glue for binding a quilt in place if using pins. That teacher encouraged ironing the glued edge to secure the binding prior to sewing it.
Thanks for the info and for watching!
Just found your video tutorials. I just wanted to let you know I have to baste my quilts before I put them on my long arm frame. I have a Brother Dream fabric frame, that is about 6 feet. You baste the quilt then put it on the frame. You pin baste the top to the leader, then float or clamp the sides and front. This will be a game changer for me as well. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing, Cindy! 💖
Hand quilting is very therapeutic but so much fun and relaxing. Enjoy
Yes!!! I’ve done some hand quilting since I made this video, and I really enjoy it! 🥰💖
My stitches are wonky too. When I hand sew anything, but I like it. 25 years ago I took a class on making a log cabin quilt. I ended up making a queen size quilt that I hand quilted and it took me almost a year to get it done.😅😮😅
Oh wow!! That’s dedication! But then you get to say “hey! I did that!” 💖
I did it last night and so far it is working amazing. Might be my new favorite way to put quilt together
Yay!!! That makes me SO happy! 💖
Great follow up video! 😊
OMG! I am so excited to give “school glue” basting a try. I watched your episode on how to and now you have answered the questions I was wondering about. I went to the store and purchased the school glue and will try your process in the morning. Quilt basting has always been the down fall for me to completing a quilt. I have tried spray glue and have not been happy with the application, smell and where (outside) to apply. Safety pin method is time consuming and makes the quilt heavy and double time removing pins as I quilt.
So,I will be reporting back on how my first try goes.
Thank you for taking the time to put your answers in a video for all to see.
Yay!!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes! Good luck and have fun! 💖
Hi Miriam. I want to thank you so much for your glue basting video. I just finished my first glued quilt and it was very easy. I will use this method from this date forward.❤
Hi, Gloria!!! 👋 I’m so glad it worked well for you! Thank you so much for letting me know 💖
Thank you so much. I have a pile of quilt tops calling my namw ro use rhus technique!!!
Ooo yes!!! Have fun!!! 👏🏻💖
Trying this for the first time - much easier than pinning. Only problem for me is it is very difficult to squeeze the bottle so I am diluting just a tiny bit so glue comes out more consistently.
Hand sewing tip - use the thimble at the back of the needle to guide and push the needle (using a rocking motion) through the fabric rather than after you have made the stitches. Your stitches will be more even and will take less time to make.
Thank you so much for the tip! 💖💖💖
This totally works! Quilted my first quilt last night on my Juki and it worked perfectly. Zero shifting. I glue basted the night before. It got a workout as I machine quilted straight lines--lits of them in multiple direction. No puckers at all. BTW, a thimble for hand quilting.works wonders. Thanks for the awesome videos❤❤
Yay! I’m so glad the glue basting worked well for you! And you’re not kidding about the workout! Quilting is manual labor! Haha!! And yes, a thimble is definitely in my future for hand quilting 😂 I’m still a beginner 🤓
Wow! What a game changer this is. Thank you for your excellent videos, all my questions have been answered.
The best thing is - I live in a small town in Australia and Elmers Glue is available here. So away to the shops I go. Happy Quilting. (No more sticking pins in fingers 😊)
Regards
Dellis 😊
Yay! That’s great it’s available in your small town!! 👏🏻👏🏻 thank you so much for watching, Dellis 💖
Perfect timing! The Glue basting tutorial showed up on my feed this morning! And I also watched this Q&A.
I needed to buy spray today but, I am going to try this method instead.
Wow. Thank you for your great videos!
That WAS perfect timing! Yay! Good luck and have fun! 💖
I've used glue for hems and it works great.
I do like and use both liquid school glue and tube school glue and highly recommend it for piecing, sandwiching, and binding. That said, I have used spray baste (505 and Sulky) for years and never have had needle gumming, thread, or needle breakage in either my domestic or sit-down quilting machine. Sorry you didn’t have a good experience using it.
I just might try quilting again. I tried about twenty five years ago and gave it up. I knit a lot, sew some but would love to try quilting again. Your glue for basting video gave me inspiration. I subscribed and want to hear everything you have to say about quilting. You’re a lovely person and I really love your precious kitty.
Oh my goodness, thank you SO much! I’m so happy I was able to bring a little inspiration into your life! Quilting is such a wonderful hobby, I hope you love it as much as I do! 💖
Thank you SO MUCH for this!! I've been using spray adhesive for years and have always HATED it. Getting it on my hands, on my floor, on my cutting table no matter how careful I was. And getting it off is a nightmare. The only way I found of removing the spray is with fingernail polish remover. Not something you want anywhere in your quilt room. I ordered a few bottles of Elmer's school glue and can't wait to use it on the quilt tops I have piling up (I've been avoiding basting them because I hate the process with pins or spray so much). Looking forward to trying it. Thanks again!
You are so welcome! I hope you love the glue method as much as I do! It’s SO much better than spray! 💖
You gave me the courage to quilt my own quilt on my domestic machine. I was so worried about puckering on the back especially... but the glue basting worked fabulously, no puckering or wrinkles. It washed out beautifully, too. I love my quilt! Thank you for your instructions!
I’m not crying you’re crying!! Oh my goodness, this makes me so happy! YOU did it!!! You quilted your quilt and it turned out great! So happy for you! 👏🏻👏🏻💖 thank you for watching and letting me know my videos have helped you reach your quilty goals!
Your idea is amazing! I make lots of quilts for Quilts for Kids,, and spray basting is messy and expensive. This works perfectly. I use a cheap plastic spatula...like you use to for drywall paste...to spread the glue on the batting. This way I don't need any pins, absolutely no shifting, and it's easy cleanup. Thank you!!
I ran right out and bought some glue yesterday..because of budget as a senior I make 2 layer coverlets[no batting] and have had a difficult time trying to place and hold my top to the fleece backing with pins and long stitch basting so...I am going to try the glue I have a feeling it will bring fun back to the sewing..thanks a bunch for your tip about it.
Yay! I hope it works well for you! 💖 thank you for watching!
Thank you for these videos - I will give the Elmer's Glue a try. Just a suggestion: some videos have "chapters" - little break points. In this video, there could be a little break point as you switch from 1 question to the next. If that's too much trouble, maybe every 3 or 4 questions. Just a thought - it might help people watch in "chunks" or return to a particular question.
That’s a great idea! I actually looked up how to do that a couple of days ago. I just need to take the time and do it haha! Thank you for the reminder! 💖
It really is wonderful stuff. I wish i had known about this years ago. I used it to make mitered corner napkins...put glue on ..hit it with a warm iron ..no pins ..no clips. And if you are going to put patches on a uniform, it makes the job so easy. Those boy scout badges are no longer a problem. I do use an iron when i use it. Wonderful for quilting. Glue sticks are great too.
I just tried it on a table runner and binding. Totally sold on this method. Thank you so much!
Fantastic! I’m so glad to hear it! 💖
Awesome video! I love glue basting!! It’s so much more efficient and easier than pins or even glue sticks!!
Great video! I'm going to try this next quilt. As a 'seasoned' handquilter, I was tickeled to hear how you enjoyed your first experience. To make it easier for you pulling the needle through, I started with a balloon to grab the needle, then bought little rubber grabbers from the quilt store, then moved onto rubber fingercots which I buy at a pharmacy by the 500. I encourage you to start handquilting your quilts. It's fun, meditative, rewarding and oh, my, how much softer your quilt will be. After all, it uses half the thread! Thanks again for great videos.
Thank you so much for the encouragement to get into hand quilting! 💖💖💖
Thank you for showing us how to glue sandwich our quilts. I used a spatula to smooth out the little globs of glue before attaching my quilt backing and top. I'll be attempting to quilt it on a Q zone frame for my first practice piece using this frame. I hope all works well and will advise you of my results when I get it finished.
Yay!!! Wonderful, Gloria! Can’t wait to hear how it goes! Have fun quilting! 💖
I enjoyed your video very much. I happen to have a quilt top and backing ready to go and I have put it on hold because of the basting issue. I'm really not a quilter. I'm a sewer and a crafter. What I did discover in my crafting is using the Elmer glue stick. That is great for zipper installation, mitered placemats and napkins and for small quilted bags to mention just a few. The bonus with the glue stick is that it dries quickly especially if you do put a hot iron on it. it's dry in minutes. But you've given me the courage to use the Elmer's glue with your technique which I will look up and put my quilt together. Thank you!
Yay! That's great! It's a great basting method! Thank you for watching!
OMG your face at 8:59 when you "realized your backing shifted" - priceless and accurate expression of that horror! (Idea for next year - can you do a Halloween edition of quilting horrors with tips on how to fix them?) Thank you for this glue basting follow up. New subscriber. Going on a quilting long weekend vaca tomorrow with 2 friends and now I'll be packing some E school glue and giving this a go for the first time.
That’s a great idea! I should totally do that next year! And wow, that sounds so fun! Have a great trip! 💖
@@StitchObsessed OK WOW Glue basting is for me - it worked beautifully! Thank you so much for everything you have shared about this!
@@vikkirountoit497 yay!!! I’m so glad it worked well for you! 💖
Yes! You CAN hand quilt on a quilt basted with Elmer’s glue.
Thank you!!! The pin basting has become harder on my hands since I’ve gotten older (arthritis) and despise spray basting. I ordered my glue and looking forward to trying this method. 🥳
Yay! I hope you love it as much as I do! Haha 💖
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer the questions I didn't know I had....lol. Now I must introduce Elmer to my sewing cave!
Haha yay!!! You’re very welcome! 💖 thanks for watching!
Well, the first Elmer is ready for quilting. It's a process and I learned a lot with this first one.Can't wait to get to the next one. I might try to dilute a bit and see how that works. Stay tuned.....@@StitchObsessed
@@julie-r4j awesome! 💖
Thanks so much for answering my question ( no 9 ). This method of basting is perfect for making a Kawandi quilt. You get to do hand quilting that doesn't have to be perfect. Have subscribed ❤
I have used glue basting for a few years and I love it! I have done it with dots of glue spaced a few inches apart though and that takes quite a bit more time than your method. I’ll have to try the drizzle technique though. That would be so much faster.
Thank you so so much for the follow up with questions. I just finished watch the one these question came from and this popped up. I just got the Capri 18 stationary quilting machine cause I’m use to moving the fabric to quilt. Now, I have 18” throat instead of 9. However the pin basting and removal is a pain. This is fabulous since I too had gumming on my needle with spray basting. I’m a follower now, and look forward to your videos. Again, thank you from sunny San Diego, California.
Thank you so much! Wow! I don't know what I'm more jealous of, your new quilting machine or the fact you live in Paradise! haha Hello from a cornfield in Missouri! Thank you for subscribing and watching!
@@StitchObsessed I know right, we moved here 6 years ago from Northern California and not sorry one bit…
@@valariemacdonald2579 okay okay, you don’t have to rub it in 😂💖
I just tried this method on a small wall hanging and I couldn’t help getting some glue on my fingers as I was smoothing it out, so I smeared glue on some spots of my quilt top. It’s black fabric, so it shows, I wasn’t planning on washing it but now I guess I’ll have to!
You could just go over the spots with a warm, wet wash cloth and see if that will get the glue off the quilt top.
Can you move and reset pieces on your quilt with Elmer's? Doesn't look like it because the bond is strong enough to pull the batting apart. Also, I think I'll try a light application of a rolling pin to mash down glue lumps, after putting the layers together. I can hardly wait to try this! Spray basting is getting so expensive!!!
Well, you can, but you would need to soak the area to soften the glue. That is the one “problem” with using Elmers school glue. Just double make sure you’re putting your pieces in the right spot! Haha! It is a fantastic method and WAY less expensive than spray adhesive. Thank you for watching, Gayle! 💖
Thank you Miriam for all the information shared on a “sticky” situation! Have a great day!
Haha! I see what you did there! 😂 you have a great day too! 💖
Thank you! I use the pool noodle when laying up my quilts. But I will definitely use my Elmers stick glue! You have my vote! I love how you take your time to explain! Laying up my quilts is my least favorite part of quilting! I cannot wait to try this! I’ll let you know how it works out for me!! Thank you so so much!
Wonderful! Thank you so much for watching!
I have glue basted and love it. Thank you for the refresher! Lovely!
3 ideas: 1. I have found that if the fabric is stretchy it can pucker at the glue line. Solution was to use a small paint roller and spread it evenly across the fabric in the direction that is not stretchy ( so it lays flat and doesn't try to snap back)
2. When using fleece for batting you will need to press the top or bottom fabric firmly into the fleece so it sticks, especially polyester, or press it firmly with a warm iron and really get that glue to squish into the fleece or it shifts and disattaches when you move it around to quilt those layers
3. when I am using super puffy batting or am stitching in or close (1/4 inch) to the ditch , I often just put the glue on the seams. Hope this is helpful.
Awesome tips, Joanna! Thank you so much for sharing!
This video hs made ALL THE DIFFERENCE for me in my confidence of quilting a quilt on my home machine. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I'm so glad!! Yay!!! You're very welcome!
to be honest, I watch some of your videos over and over. They are so good. I'm not real fond of a lot of the videos utube offers, but I love yours. :)
Wow, thank you, Ann!💖💖💖 so glad you enjoy my videos!
Just watching you, I’m addicted! Going to make a small project and hand quilt it just to have fun with it!! Thank you for another excellent video.
Thank you so much for watching, Laura!!!💖
@@StitchObsessedyou’re welcome!
What your demo was is big stitch quilting. It is my favorite method, I also use the older method, but prefer BS. I also include embroidery in my BS quilts, so it scratches both itches.. Hoorah a new member of the big stitch community. Great video, thank you!
Thank you so much!!! 💖👏🏻
Thank you!! I am not a fan of pin basting or using toxic glue sprays and love this idea!! Great job explaining how to use and answering the questions.
Thank you so much for watching! 💖
I watched your videos and decided to use Elmer’s School Glue to baste a very special hand embroidered quilt project. Using toxic spray goo was just not an option. I’ll definitely do a test run on a smaller project.
I get excited about hand-quilting too. I’m not very good at it either, but who cares. If you go wonky, it’s easy to slide the needle off and do over. Or, leave the non-perfect stitches to add “character.”
Thank you SO SO SEW much!
Yay! I'm glad you found the videos helpful! That was the goal! And yes, I agree! Our "unique" stitches will add character! hehe
I glue stick basted for 15 years and never had a problem hand quilting from the glue sticks or from this glue method.
That’s awesome! I’m gonna try out glue sticks! 👏🏻
@@StitchObsessed it can snag the batting so always apply to the fabric not the batting! It does take quite a lot of glue stick but I found it easier to quilt because the layers were more stable
@@hadleywooten3689 that makes perfect sense! Thank you! 💖
You *can* use liquid school glue for appliqué but tube glue is usually used by appliqué stitchers.
Thank you for the FAQ video! Will definitely have to try this method. I will say one good thing about spray glue.. you CAN easily readjust (even weeks later) the top/backing with no big hassle.
That is true!
I agree the 505 spray is messy and expensive. I'm going to try the glue method.
My two cents re: hand quilting with elmer's glue -- it can be difficult to get the needle and DMC size 8 thread through a string of dried glue. It doesn't stop me, but you definitely have to get some wiggling to get through the dried glue.
Thank you for your two cents, Lori! 💖
where have you been all my quilting life? not only am I super charged about using this gluing method but you have such a wonderful personality for making videos. I came across your channel because of algorithms guess but from now on you will be one of my first go to's, thank you, you actually reenergized me to actively quilting again.
Oh my goodness, Nancy! Thank you so much! You just made my day! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos!
Your videos are refreshing. I have been sending my quilt tops to a long arm quilter $$$$. I’m feeling confident that I can use your basting method. I’ll let you know how I do with my next top.
Yes! I would love to hear how it goes! 👏🏻
I have been trying to stop at the dollar store to get more glue since I watched your video. I am so excited, I hate the spray glue and pinning is a pain in the ass to take it out as you go. I got my back glued on before I ran out of glue, and that was a week ago, and I am so excited. Thank you thank you thank you for such a great tutorial.
Aww yay, Nancy! I’m excited for you to try it! 👏🏻 thank you!!!💖
Oh, I love the spray-based 505
I just tried the glue basting for the first time and I wanted to spread the glue in a thin layer so I used a silicone barbecue brush and it worked fantastic and washed off the brush very easily. I used it on a couple bowl cozies and will be doing a quilt very soon. I just thought you might like to try this yourself
Oh what a great idea! 👏🏻 thank you for sharing! 💖
Thank you! I will be experimenting with glue basting in the near future. I will likely try it on a smaller project first, just because my hand stitching is in the 18-20 stitches per inch and I am wary of loading a full-sized quilt on the frame only to find that my glue gobs defeat the needle. I do love the thought that the layers don't shift and the nontoxic glue washes right out. As an asthmatic, I can't take a chance on the spray baste.
Totally understandable! It’s a great idea to test it out on a smaller project! Good luck! 💖
I hate washing my quilts after I make them…. They never look the same as that crispy when the material is brand new.
I’m going to try this method though because it
Seems like a MUCH better alternative to spray basting .
I don’t anticipate the school
Glue being super stiff afterwards but I will find out
When I took a quilting class years ago, everything was done by hand. Sandpaper was used to make templates so they would not slip on fabric. We then pieced by hand and hand-based quilt sandwich and than we did the hand quilting.😂
I recently learned SASHIKO…Japanese hand stitching. You use a long needle to gather many stitches and a palm thimble is used. I do this and use the DMC Perle cotton. It is fun and goes very fast. I mark my design & just stitch on my lap. It is great to hand quilt small projects such as potholders, bags, baskets, pillows etc. I make quilt as you go blocks with my scraps and then turn into these items and even sampler quilts.
So glad you discovered the joy of hand quilting! Great to know both! I love QAYG since I discovered it as it allows work to be portable & I can quilt while I watch tv or anywhere. I have been using 505 spray to baste but my sewing room is upstairs so a pain to go up & down to spray outdoors and you are so right about the sticky overspray! I’m going to try your method. I have been using acorn glue with needle point for small sewing needs like zippers, trim, piecing etc. it is expensive so not feasible for quilt basting. I wondered about the school glue but had not tried yet. I’m excited after seeing your videos! Thank you!
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy the glue basting! I would LOVE to learn sashiko someday! It’s so beautiful 😍 thank you so much for sharing! I had no clue quilters used to use sandpaper for templates; that’s smart!
Ooohhh YES a follow up video! Fabulous ❤Just finished my quilt top and I can’t wait to try this! These videos are just perfect timing.
Woohoo!!! I’m so glad! 💖 I love perfect timing 😂
Thank you for the cautions or pointers. I love your cabinetts in the back of you (the two white double doors).
I’m glad you found the video helpful! And thank you! They’re great cabinets! I got them from a home improvement store called “Menards” which is popular here in the Midwest (USA). 💖
You go girl with hand quilting. I love it and yes it is therapeutic. All you think about is making the next stitch.About to go to my small quilt group quilting the old way on a big wooden frame.Your stitches are excellent for first hand quilting.
Thank you so much!! 💖💖
28K views !!!!! Bravo ma belle ! 🥳🎉🥳 As I mentioned under your last video, I'm about to baste my 1st quilt & thx to your tips I've ordered some Elmer's as we don't have it here in France. I'm going to hand quilt (1st time too ! )so I'm delighted that this works but as the quilt is lapsize, I've decided to iron over the quilt to make sure that the glue is evenly spread. Good luck for your future videos & keep us posted for your hand quilting journey. You're experience as a beginner will be very useful to all us novices !
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you were able to find the glue for your quilt! 👏🏻 I’m sure it is going to be gorgeous with your hand quilting! 💖
😊thank you for such an informative presentation. I will try it your way!
Yay! I hope you like it as much as I do! Haha 💖
Spent this weekend glue basting a quilt and actually finished quilting it. Using a swirling sew line, up and down the whole quilt. Looks like water. I was able to finish the quilt part. Binding reserved for next weekend. Thanks, had no issues with the process.
Yay! That's awesome! So glad it worked well for you!
When I hand quilt, I use a thin polyester batting. The needle glides through easily. I'm going to try the glue basting
hey on time glue to dry its the same time to dry as you go around quilt with the binding and sew it its enough time to dry especially using iron so its great plus when washed its washed off thanks
Miriam, I came upon your channel because of the glue basting video. I also am not a fan of spray adhesives. I always wash my quilts and I don’t believe the spray adhesives wash out completely, and I can still smell the adhesive. Yuck! I am preparing to glue baste my first quilt and to mark it using the method you showed in one of your videos. Thank you so much for taking a leap and putting yourself out in the RUclips universe for all to see. I look forward to all you share.
Thank you for watching! 💖 and good luck on your basting, marking, and quilting! Have fun!
I’m excited!! I didn’t know about glue basting but since seeing your video I bought a gallon!! Thank you so much!!
Woohoo! It’ll last forever! 😂👏🏻
I like your easy approach! I did watch the original video and recommended to all….isn’t funny how we think we know everything and then….you come along…..thanks
Thank you so much 💖
you are correct, longarm quilters don't use glue. We put the fabrics on rollers and create the sandwich as we roll the quilt ahead. We know that our backings are perfectly smooth as they come forward. If you so the sandwich, we will have to take it apart so we know that the backing is perfectly smooth. Thanks for all your answers on school glue. It is a great help in many piecing applications.
Awesome! Thank you so much for the info! 💖
Ran out of my basting spray and remembered your video tutorial and found some Elmer’s glue and was able to get my quilt basted. Now I’m going to buy a bulk amount of Elmer’s because basting sprays have become expensive and when you can only do less than a handful of quilts, ugh. So annoying.
Right?! Glue basting is the way to go! 💖
Thank you! Have you used school glue while using Minki as backing? Thank you.
I've been using glue for years to do applique...why I never thought to use it to baste my quilts is beyond me...but I have a quilt as you go log cabin that is going to be stitched by hand and I didn't want to get the blocks all twisted and turned the wrong way....so I'm going to try this method. Thank you. Also hand quilting gets better with practice and patience!
Thank you for the encouragement! 💖
Thank you for this and the basting method video. I'm fairly new at quilting and come from a strong hand work history. I do prepared edge applique with non-fusible interfacing and baste my shapes down with Elmer's washable school glue. I also use the purple glue sticks to stabilize fabric pieces for FPP paper piecing. I've found that the thin line of glue in hand applique is a little hard to stitch through. I use a very small/thin Tulip brand Crewel needle. So I put my line of glue basting back just a bit out of my stitch line.
I have also been learning Big Stitch/Utility Quilting/Quick Stitch with No. 8 or 12 perle cotton. I love it and use a Bohin 20 or 22 Chenille needle. Easy to thread and slides through the layers beautifully. I'm currently working on smaller projects and have been pin basting. I'll definitely try the glue basting on something before I get to the quilting stage of my queen sized 4 patch quilt.
Thank you again for such great and encouraging videos!
Thank you so much for all the valuable tips! I would love to dive into more hand sewing projects. There’s something so therapeutic about it 💖
This is a great video. Here's some interesting information. I have low vision so I bought a vintage Singer 301A slant shank machine. It is a straight stitch only macine, but it's superb for me because the slant shank brings the needle just a bit forward toward the sewist and the higher/smaller head makes the needle and throat plate so much easier to view. The issue I was having was that I was getting 'V waves' on the back of my quilts. I adjusted the presser foot pressure, adjusted stitch size, maed sure I wasn't pulling/pushing on the fabric, etc. You name it, I tried it. Then I tried glue basting and BAM...that fabric DID.NOT.SHIFT. The V waves were gone and it was a beautiful thing!
Oh wow! That is really interesting 🤔 so it was all in the way you basted! Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
Huh 🤔.... I've never had a problem with 505 basting spray gumming up the needle. I'm going to try the Elmer's glue. Thanks for the video and for doing a follow-up to answer questions 😊
I haven’t had any issues with 505 spray either and I just lucked out found a friend who has a wholesale account and got 14.7 ounce can for $10.
Thank you I think I will enjoy sandwhiching quilts with this method absolutely hate pinning!
It’s a total game changer! Thanks for watching! 💖
Thanks for this followup video, Miriam! Gonna try it next quilt! Blessings to you! You did a great job on both videos!
Aww thank you so much, Helen! I appreciate that 💖
Love glue basting. Thank you for teaching this method.
This is a great idea. If people are worried about slips while machine or hand quilting, why not just add a few safety pins here and there. The glue does the main work and the pins are insurance.
Excellent suggestion!
I did learn with the spray baste...wait acouple days after basting. Then quilt.
Yep! That’s no good! Haha I guess I’m too impatient for that 😂
I'm in the process of gluing my quilt together today. I saw your very informative video the other day and it was an answer to my need! I am so grateful to you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸
Thank you so much! So glad it’s helpful!
From Gerry- Thank you for this video. I can no longer spread my quilt onto the floor so my table space is limited. This will be a game changer. God bless.
💖I’m so glad you found it helpful, Gerry! Thank you so much for watching!
I've heard people say that starch based glue, like the one shown, can attract bugs. Eww. So, washing it out is a good idea. Love your videos, and kitty.🐾 You're a very brave gal to hand quilt online! Love your music, kinda Charlie Brownish☺️
I bought a folding table...the long plastic ones... and use that for basting. 😊
@@robinr6399 oh, ick! I haven’t had that happen…yet 😂 thanks for the heads up!
@@melodywalls4693 those work great!