Glue Basting 101: How to Use School Glue to Baste a Quilt of ANY Size

Hey, Everyone! Today, we're discussing my tried and true method of using Elmer's glue for basting a quilt. In this tutorial, I'll show you how I cut my batting, how to baste a quilt using ONLY Elmer's glue, and I'll also be giving you all my secret tips that I've learned over the years to get a perfectly basted quilt every time!
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[@StitchObsessed]

Hey, Everyone! I made a follow-up video to answer all of your questions about glue basting! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqiTf3mqqZ2kaM0

[@martiparsons3141]

One tip! I have been glue basting for several years. I flatten my glue by just lightly dragging a foam brush over it before I pull over the fabric. That takes care of any issue of a spot showing through a light fabric. Your video is very well done!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Excellent tip, Marti! Thank you! 💖

[@Kdcaswell]

I was thinking the same thing. I want to give this a try instead of spray basting. So i like the idea of using a foam brush to go over the glue

[@diannekirkwood5670]

Doesn't the glue clog up on the needle in the machine.?

[@StitchObsessed]

@@diannekirkwood5670 no it does not! 👏🏻

[@suzywind8153]

Agree, just tried this method which worked great for me but will brush over next time to ensure no dots of glue. When started before glue dots completely dried worked great, but over time dots of glue dried as hard dots which did not soften or wash out once quilt was finished. Thank you for this technique. Best basting approach for me.

[@judyl3490]

Thank you for taking the time to show the ENTIRE process. Great tutorial.

[@StitchObsessed]

You are so welcome! Thank you 💖

[@seranitrish65]

I'm new to quilting and I am so grateful to you for this video. It shows us that you don't have to spend lots of money and still get the same effect. Kimchi has stolen the show..... I'm sorry! 😄

[@ReneeCaraway]

Two months ago I had no desire, much less any idea how, to make a quilt. That’s when THIS video popped up in my KZbin feed. For some reason I clicked on it and watched the whole thing. From there I went to your straight line quilting tutorial. Next day, I went shopping. I have now made two small/medium quilts (plus one rag quilt). Both times I basted with the Elmer’s glue. After finishing my third quilt top, I thought I’d just TRY basting with pins since it seems like that’s how most people seem to do it. Well, I have now ripped out my two lines of quilting, pulled out all those pins, and just finished getting the whole sandwich basted with the Elmer’s school glue. This is the only way I’ll ever do it again. I have no idea why anyone would use pins. If I had tried that first, I probably would’ve never finished the first one, much less ever try quilting again. This method is genius. By the way, thanks to your videos inspiring me in the first place, I am now OBSESSED with quilting.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay, Renee!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 this makes my heart so happy! Welcome to the obsession!!! 😂🫣

[@spearageddon3279]

WTG Renee! 😊👊

[@carolferrett3200]

What a great demo - thank you so much. I will definitely be trying this. A little tip; I once saw a KZbin where the lady stuck two wooden skewers on the centre of the table so that she had the centre of top and bottom, and left and right. I find this very useful because I fold my fabric into quarters and then locate the centre by touch and then gently unfold the fabric. It makes it easier to manipulate when using a smaller table. I'm a new subscriber now; your delivery is lovely.

[@StitchObsessed]

That’s a great tip! Thank you for sharing, Carol! And for subscribing 💖

[@mbkile6762]

Tooth picks too❤❤

[@sunseekerrs3087]

I love using undiluted Elmer’s glue for basting! Saves money, saves time, and that quilt sandwich won’t shift.

[@Dranma51]

I’ve never seen anyone baste with glue before! I love it! I hate the spray adhesive because it goes everywhere and it’s so expensive! Thank you!

[@StitchObsessed]

Exactly! The school glue is a fantastic alternative!💖

[@paulinejames]

I was very sceptical about this I love making quilt tops but never got around to actually making the finished product Well to try this out I sandwiched two cushions yesterday using this glue and I left them over night I have just quilted them with no problem I just wanted to thank you I now feel confident to finish some of my quilt tops using this method

[@StitchObsessed]

@@paulinejames wonderful! I’m so glad it worked well for you! Thank you for letting me know! 💖

[@marlenejones6266]

I'm just making small landscape quilts that I probably will not wash. Can I leave the glue in the wall hanging?

[@Denise11Schultz]

This is such a wonderful addition to quilt basting methods. Aand … I loved your jazz interludes, and I was especially touched to see the way you and Kimi get along: mutual respect and love. Thank you so much for caring that she really enjoys quilt basting. You are a great team.

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww thank you so much! Yeah, I just think it’s adorable how much she loves fabric lol I can’t take that away from her! 🥰🫣

[@sandramilne2194]

Oh how have I lived without knowing this trick? Amazing, thank you!

[@StitchObsessed]

Haha! It’s definitely a hidden technique! I’m trying to spread the word on it cuz it’s truly a game changer!

[@kathymitchener2229]

This popped up on KZbin for me today. What a great way to baste. I have tried a few different ways and with the cost of that spray almost doubled this past year I am definitely going to give this a go. I have read through a lot of comments and questions that you answered so I can hardly wait to do this. Thank you for the tutorial. Just hit that “Subscribe” button! 💜

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and subscribing, Kathy! 💖 so glad you found this basting method helpful!

[@rosemarys2465]

Nice tutorial! I have seen people paint brush the Elmers onto the layers for basting, yours seems a bit easier. I do use Elmers for gluing down the binding after it's stitched to the quilt and ready to flip it to the other side. I just put glue down, fold the binding onto it and iron it on to dry the glue fast. Makes it so nice to not have pins and no ripples when sewing. I look forward to seeing your quilting ideas.

[@StitchObsessed]

Ugh, I tried the paint brush method before and…never again 😂 the squeeze bottle works great!

[@sewingqueen11]

Thank you for showing this. I have never seen this done before. I can't wait to try it.

[@StitchObsessed]

You are so welcome! Enjoy!

[@marywise2014]

I use this method also. However, I have found that after I have applied the glue leaving the swirls, my machine needle catches in the dried glue lines. I have tried the diluted glue in a spray bottle, but the sprayer gets clogged. So I dilute in a shallow bowl and apply with a brush and lay the fabric over and smooth out, leaving to dry. This works much better. (I agree, the spray is much faster but is more expensive.)

[@angwatch]

How much do you dilute?

[@omisfavorites1054]

Great video! Just found you this morning and immediately subscribed. Thanks for all the detailed information. I’ve never heard of glue basting a quilt before. You may have just changed my “quilting life!” Thank you!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! The glue basting has definitely changed the game for me! 💖

[@mtnjhutch]

Me too! I love this. I have a gallon of Elmer’s left over that I was wondering what to use it on Now I have a use for it.

[@pammcdowell8635]

Miriam! Your video on how to baste a quilt using elmers glue has changed my quilting life!!! I have had so many back surgeries, and basting has always been difficult, time-consuming, and terribly painful for me. And then KZbin recommended this video to me. I thought...no way could this work! Well, it did!!! I am so excited to baste more quilt tops! I would get to the basting step and dread would overwhelm me and I would put quilt tops off to the side. So now, its my new favorite step! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this amazing video. It was thorough, informative, and fun!! Love your banter with the kitty! She is beautiful! Following you on Instagram now too!

[@StitchObsessed]

✨Pam!!!✨ this is amazing!! I’m so glad the glue basting method has been so extremely helpful for you! Thank you so much for letting me know 💖 and thank you for the Kimmie compliment! She’s a babe, and she knows it haha!

[@lesleyhughes247]

I'm going to try this as I don't have much room to baste my quilt, also as you say I get overwhelmed too and leave projects unfinished so I am pushing myself to finish them so that I can move on to the next fantastic idea,. many thanks

[@719mystee]

Same for me, limited ability to stand for long, but also combined with very small (portable 3x4) foot quilting, backing, you name it space, for creating what I want to do,

[@719mystee]

I am so happy to see this method and that it can also be done in a much smaller area (space) if necessary, as mine is, My ever part of the process space is a 3x4 folding camp table, at the moment.

[@suekelly840]

I have been quilting for years and never once thought of halving my quilt top for measuring its batting. You made this part of my projects easier. Thanks.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! 👏🏻💖

[@hadleywooten3689]

I use to use the Elmer’s glue sticks but sometimes it would tug on the batting , I switched to the liquid and it’s so much easier faster and enjoyable to sandwich my quilts! Also I stock up in July/ August when school supplies go on sale! Great video!!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Yeah, that is the best time! I bought a huge gallon jug of it 😂😂 I like to buy in bulk, apparently 🫣

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Never to old to learn new tricks thanks for sharing ❤

[@cherylbickford5077]

Thank you so much. Particularly showing the physical tasks in full. I can’t believe I didn’t think to fold my quilt when measuring batting off the roll! Can still learn heaps at 70. Love from Australia

[@alisonlee4723]

Exactly !! this will be SO much easier even on smaller quilts ❤

[@darrylbell9232]

Cheryl, I found Elmer’s glue at my local IGA in country Victoria 👏👏👏

[@pammcdowell8635]

I am definitely trying this method of basting my quilts!!! I am disabled and basting is the worst for me! This seems so much more easier and less time and less pain!!! Thank you for this video!! Very well done. New follower!!

[@StitchObsessed]

You are so welcome! I hope it works well for you! 💖 thank you so much for watching and subscribing 💖

[@1955dmb]

I've been quilting longer than I want to admit and I have never heard of this kind of basting. I love the idea and am definitely going to try it on my next quilt. I like your spiral quilting idea too. I did a spiral with one of my free motion foot attachments and it worked out fine, but it was a wall hanging so I was not dealing with a full size quilt. I really love your relaxed attitude about quilting. Back when I started we had the quilt police patrolling around trying to enforce a lot of quilt laws. I have gradually gotten away from traditional quilting and have done many other things with fabric. But I still like to make a quilt here and there. Right now I am into quilt jackets in the style of Lady Lancaster. If you get a chance, look up her work. She uses old quilts but lately she had been using new quilts with fabulous fabric lines, made with traditional patterns. I am currently working on my first one. I am making small quilts the size of each pattern piece instead of making an entire quilt and then cutting it up. So much fun!! I will definitely use the Elmer's glue method to baste my small quilts. Thanks so much for sharing your technique, and also for letting us see your relaxed style of the entire process. I'm going to enjoy going through your videos!

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh wow I just looked up Lady Lancaster quilt jackets 😍 I’m in love!!!! Now I wanna try to make one! Haha! I’m so glad you found glue basting video interesting! It really is a game changer for basting. I know the quilt police can be pretty brutal! They still lurk around, but I think there’s been a shift in recent years where people are putting away the strict rules 💖 quilting is supposed to be fun!

[@1955dmb]

​@@StitchObsessed So glad you like Lady Lancaster quilt jackets too! She has Mennonite roots as do I. I have been quilting for a long time and the first ones I made were with templates! Not a rotary mat and cutter in sight when I started back in the 80's. I hand quilted them too. I have made tons of quilts since and dreaded the pin basting so much! That toxic spray has never been an option for me because I get headaches from fumes. The Elmer's glue method is an absolute game changer. I'm currently making blocks for my quilt jacket. I cut up an old comforter to play around with a pattern in Lady Lancaster's Aunt Ethel style. I didn't quite get it, but I think I know what to do to get it closer. I mean, wearing a quilt is going to be so much fun. I really like your Cozy Picnic pattern. Your color choices are beautiful. So glad your channel popped up in my feed!

[@earlyquilter5341]

Thank you soooo much for SHOWING the entire process instead of just telling us how to do it. Seeing is believing...and I can't wait to try this. I love your easy going style! I feel I can definitely do this.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! It’s super easy and effective! My favorite kind of technique! Haha

[@janicebadeau]

AMAZING! Now I know what my daughter means by "life changing." I did this over the weekend and it was so easy and so fast! I quilted it the next day and no problems at all! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!!! I’m so glad!!! 💖👏🏻

[@KitD2365]

I also love binding my quilts. Basting has always been my least favorite step but maybe not anymore. This method makes a lot of sense to me. Can't wait to try it!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@lorieshay2216]

Okay, you talked me into trying this! Thanks for walking us through your process and making it look easy.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! You’ve got this! 👏🏻

[@carollynn8415]

Do you quilt your quilts yourself? On a domestic or long arm? Free motion or pantograph all over design? I'd love to see this quilt completed. Have you used this glue method on binding? GREAT VIDEO & EXCELLENT demo! THANK YOU!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! Love your questions! Yes, I quilt all my quilts on my domestic machine. I do a mixture of straight line quilting and FMQ. I still haven’t quilted this quilt, I’ll be doing that soon though! And yes! I JUST tried the glue binding method and loved it! It’s a few extra steps but it definitely makes binding easier especially with my machine. 👏🏻💖

[@marvasloan5100]

Today is June 15, 2024 and I stumbled on this video and it will be life changing. I hate the time it takes to pin baste and removing them while quilting I tried spray basting and definitely not a fan at all. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! So glad you found the video then! It really is a game changer! 💖

[@maureencaset8427]

Today, 17th June 2024, and this is the first time I have ever seen this method of putting a quilt together. I cannot wait to try it. Thank you for your tutorial. ❤ from New Zealand 😊

[@StitchObsessed]

@@maureencaset8427 Wonderful! It's such a great way to baste a quilt!💖

[@kathyclark9268]

I’m going to try this. Do you have to wash the quilt after quilting? I’m making a double wedding ring that I will enter in my guilds quilt show next March. If I do not wash can you feel the glue?

[@StitchObsessed]

@@kathyclark9268 oh that’s exciting! I love wedding ring quilts! I recommend washing after the quilt is complete. Depending on how much glue you use, you might be able to feel it through the fabric.

[@Darbydo5107]

Four things: 1- Kimchee is The most Gorgeous cat! 2- I will be buying my gallon of Elmer’s glue. What a great idea, and way cheaper than spray. My favorite way to bind includes glue. 3- thank you for demoing this with a good size quilt, instead of a wall hanging. 4- So excited to be able to make my quilt sandwich off the floor. Thank You!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much!!! I’m so glad you’re going to try the glue basting! It’s SO much better than spray! 💖

[@RosieBurns-wr5qc]

I have enjoyed watching you demonstrate using Elmer's glue. I hand quilt my quilts, 1. Will this method work for hand quilting, 2. How long does the glue hold. 3. Have you tried it using the hand stitching method on a quilt.

[@vikkirountoit497]

So I just did my first glue basting on a gift quilt and I LOVE IT - I can't imagine basting any other way now that I've done this. Bonus was no extra movement while quilting - no puckering except around edges, so I'll be adding a thin line of glue around the edge from now on. Thank you again for this tutorial and the follow up where you answered questions. Just awesome!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!! I’m so glad it worked well for you and you liked it! Great job!! 💖

[@hollyyoung2065]

Vikki did you wash your quilt before you gifted it? I am going to try this on a gift, and I don't want any glue showing, but have never washed a quilt before gifting it.

[@denisedavis6596]

I can’t wait to try this!! It would save so much time rather than pinning. I love the pattern for the top!!! 💛🧡 Kimmie is ADORABLE!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Thank you so much 💖

[@cherylkazee9936]

This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you for sharing this with us. I can't wait to see your quilting process. You have a new subscriber!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Thank you for watching and subscribing! 💖

[@joycarter9292]

I enjoy your basting video. Your voice is just perfect...not shrill and squeeky and doesn't start out loud and by the time the video is over, it can barely be heard. Also, I appreciate The obvious love you and Kimi have for each other. Thanks for the education on gluing. I think I might try it.

[@StitchObsessed]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes! Give it a try! It’s such a great way to baste! 👏🏻👏🏻💖

[@quiltingcarole6411]

Might I also add that I appreciate that your speech is not punctuated by “uhhh” and “mmmk”. You know what you want to say and you say it, without worrying about filling every second with your voice. Regarding the basting, I might try spreading out the streams of glue with a credit card or other solid straight edge. I’m not sure if it would distort the fabric or not, but maybe it would work on a smaller project. Alternatively, I would transfer the glue to a squeeze bottle with a tinier tip. Just thinking. Probably overthinking! What you’re doing seems to work!

[@myscrappinmama]

I use Elmer school glue and I think it’s better than the batting with adhesive which does shift on me so I stick with little dots of glue and some heat. Thank you for bringing this technique to a larger audience.

[@StitchObsessed]

Good to know! I've wanted to try the batting with adhesive, but maybe I'll just stick to my school glue hehe Thank you for watching!

[@quiltfabric]

40 years of quilting, but hadn’t heard of this technique . Tried it. Absolutely the most fun I’ve had basting a quilt. ( It used to be the stage I hated the most!) It worked so well! Thank you so much for this video ❤❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! That’s so awesome, I’m so glad it worked well for you. And yes! It actually makes basting fun 👏🏻💖 thank you for watching!

[@ettalanuti7926]

You've got a new subscriber ! Great demo ! Now I can quilt my smaller projects by myself! Thank you!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay, I’m so glad! 💖 thank you!!!

[@cherylrice3049]

This is the first time I have ever heard of using Elmer's glue! I can't wait to try it, you made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Carrie_13]

THIS is a brilliant idea! At first I thought...huh...but I do use spray glue and cough my lungs out every time not to mention the gross overspray issues so this makes so much sense! Thank you for this wonderful tip! Elma's glue is going to be so much more cost effective than the expensive spray stuff! 💕💕

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes! The cost is a HUGE bonus! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@wilycat5290]

I love your backing fabric 😻. I've tried many ways to baste quilts but not this glue method. I'm very glad to learn it. Wish I had a big table like yours 😅. Thanks for the video 😊 PS...love your kitty helper 🐈‍⬛

[@sharonsienaski6919]

It’s the Miriam and Kimmy Show! As a newbie never knew this trick. Great tutorial. It’s wonderful how much you love your pet. I wish this for all pets.

[@StitchObsessed]

Aww thank you so much, Sharon! 💖

[@MrsLovelyPendragon]

This popped up on my feed and while I’ve never heard of this method I’m subscribing because you went through the physical process and gave lots of tips ~ I appreciate that more than anything ❤

[@StitchObsessed]

I definitely like to be thorough in my tutorials 🤓 thank you so much for subscribing! 💖

[@wolumla14]

Thank you so much for this method. I have had a hip replacement and cannot easily get up and down from floor basting mainly using home made basting stray which is very wet and usually needs to be left overnight to dry. You are now one of my quilting hips heroes, thanks again.😍😍

[@wolumla14]

sorry - basting spray and quilting tips - typing not my strong point!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

🥹🥹 I’m so glad!!! You just made my day! I’m SO glad this method is going to help you baste your quilts without pain! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Zuraneve]

Thank you for this! I'm in the process of making my first quilt (still making the top). Pin basting is out of the question and I wasn't really looking forward to using the spray basting. This gives me a nice joint- and lung-friendly alternative.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!!! Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! I’m so glad you found this alternative! Good luck and have fun! 💖

[@nitagrueb8119]

Wow- first time seeing your channel- I LOVE THIS! I’m going to try this on my next project! Thank you so much!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! Thank you so much! 💖

[@daniellet2997]

Do you wash like you normally would when you’re finished or do you do something different to ensure you get all the glue washed out in the end?

[@StitchObsessed]

Yep! Wash like normal! School glue is a water based glue and is easily washed out! 👏🏻

[@nataliegist2014]

Thank you for the tutorial.

[@StitchObsessed]

Of course! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@cathynuytten798]

Well, I see I am going to have to get my puppy to help me with this process! Your kitty is a great weight so the quilt layers don’t slide off the table! So cute! Animals are just the best. They want to be with us no matter what we are doing!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes!!! They’re the best little helpers 💖

[@9001012]

Excellent tutorial thank you. Your quilts are beautiful 😎

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching! 💖

[@lisawaterman2737]

OMG! What a game changer! This is going to make things MUCH easier for me. I'm moving into my RV full time and irons don't always get along with the electricity provided. I've been using the powder adhesive, which I love, but it's heat activated. Thank you!! 💜

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh awesome! So glad you found this helpful! And good luck on your new adventures in the RV full time! That's exciting!

[@deloreshinson9356]

First time here and what a great idea and demo. Will definitely try this method straight away. I have a seldom used ping pong table that has turned into the perfect work space for my quilts in the garage. Thanks for sharing, now I am subscribed.

[@StitchObsessed]

A ping pong table! That is fantastic! Thank you so much for subscribing! 💖

[@leslielenardson8977]

Do you ever get glue on your table top? Can it go through the batting when you smooth down the backing?

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes that can happen, but it is an easy clean up with a warm, wet cloth! Thanks for watching! 💖

[@CatyW-zu9ip]

I just basted the backing to the batting. I can't believe I did it and I enjoyed it. Pin basting made my hands hurt so much!!! My batting was not from a roll--I purchased throw size 60 x 60. I had to put a pin at the end halfway (on each side of the batting and backing ) to help me center the backing on the batting. Everything went well!!! It went quickly and I didn't have to lock up the cat. You are right--if the glue string is heavy the best way to fix it is with the tip of the bottle. I'm glad this video showed you basting a quilt that is bigger than your table since I did mine on a folding table (72 x 30) I purchased for glue basting. When it dries I'll do the quilt top. Thanks so much. This video is life changing for quilters.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!!! I'm SO glad it worked so well for you! Thank you so much for letting me know!

[@nursekate6772]

@stitchobsessed: When the glue dries, does it get hard for the needle to get through while quilting? That's the only thing I was thinking about is that it might "gum up" my machine. Thanks for such a great tutorial!

[@StitchObsessed]

Hello! It does not, unless you use big globs of glue. If you apply the glue how I show in the tutorial and then smooth it out, your needle will have no problem going through the layers. Thank you for watching! 💖

[@annejohnson1021]

I’ve been putting off the quilting on a large throw because I hate pin basting. Will definitely give this a try!

[@lauramolen9453]

I thought that but wasn’t sure about actually fusing the batting & fabric together. Seems a bit more “permanent” than I’d want.

[@StitchObsessed]

That’s why I like using Elmers School Glue! It washes right out and won’t make quilts stiff! 💖

[@Ree7828]

You did a great job illustrating this process. Funny, I’ve never used Elmer’s glue to baste as I’m sandwiching my quilt but I have many time when piecing my blocks before sewing to get really precise piecing. I’m definitely going to try basting your way.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! It’s a game changer for sure!

[@deborahiwck8016]

THANK YOU! Glue basting is new to this old lady returning to quilt making. Your "real personality & real in home" means of sharing are comforting and assuring. I'm putting together a Dino quilt for my grandson, who is very excited (Nana can't stop or fail now, lol).. and have pondered on how to baste it. Especially now, being older & not as agile as once was. Your technique is straight forward & simple in which I'm surely going to follow your lead. I've hit the follow button, and will check in regularly, as my next ponder is... oh my, how to "quilt" the layers. I returned to sewing & quilting after many years of "life" and found I'd forgotten alot of the lil tips & tricks...finding there's oodles of hacks out there nowadays (thx to all) Love love the Charmed quilt, everything about it, hoping to retrieve the pattern. Again, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching, Deborah! And I'm so glad you've found your way back to sewing and quilting. I may be a little biased, but I think it's the best hobby out there! ;) I hope you have fun glue basting and making your super cute Dino quilt for your grandson! That's going to be a treasured gift he'll have forever!

[@projectlinuswinnipegsout-ul7dz]

What a fantastic idea ! I usually use spray basting but it is SO expensive. I’ll be trying this on my next sandwich. Genius

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes, it is very expensive! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@kayeprescott8228]

Another question, looks like a nice table. Does the glue ever seep through to the table top?

[@StitchObsessed]

It definitely can. I’ve done it so many times, I know not to use too much. If it does get on the table, it is easily washed off by using a warm, wet washcloth. 👍🏻

[@marcyvukovich7047]

Excellent tutorial. I just tried this method on a large (for me) quilt (80”x70”). It worked great!! I’m so pleased with the results.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Great job! 👏🏻💖

[@sirfloyd1]

O my gosh and the spray basting is soooo expensive

[@alycelappin]

I do mine exactly like that. I'm about 40 quilts in with glue basting. It has never gummed up a needle and washes out. Great demo!!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much! Yes! It’s such a fantastic method 👏🏻

[@karenkaren9526]

Really? I am afraid to try.

[@karenkaren9526]

The cat is hilarious.

[@alycelappin]

What is there to be afraid of? Try on a scrap square

[@marinapellouchoud210]

I decided I only liked piecing and the basting and binding not so much. I am definitely going to give it another shot with your method. Wish me luck I'll let you know how it goes 😊

[@MommeeMadre1]

#mindblown you just made my life so much EASIER!!!!!! GIANT HUGS AND KISSES from your new subscriber!

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!! I’m so glad!!! The glue basting method is definitely a game changer!!! 👏🏻👏🏻💖💖

[@MommeeMadre1]

@@StitchObsessed i live in an RV, but as I travel I can always find a church that will let me use their loooooooooong tables to spread make my quilt sammich!

[@StitchObsessed]

@@MommeeMadre1 oh wow that’s amazing! I am SO intrigued by the traveling lifestyle! I love that you quilt while on the road! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@annablock8037]

I use the glue to baste very often. Since I always wash my quilts before gifting them or storing them, all the glue is out of the quilt before I store it.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! I love it! Definitely my favorite basting method. 💖 thanks for watching!

[@colleen-elizabeth]

Make sure you use Elmer's Washable School Glue, or same with the glue sticks! Elmer's also makes other glues that are not washable, but the bottle looks almost the same and the glue is often white. These glues will not wash out of your quilt - ask me how I know! 😖

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh no!!! Thank you for the warning!

[@valeriehofmann2615]

Right glue is the worst thing for your washing machine, water/septic system and environment. Even the "washable" kind is bad

[@carmenmaldonado6486]

She’s so cute

[@BlackJack-sx1jw]

I use glue instead of pins for my piecing. And it works perfect for attaching bindings

[@StitchObsessed]

I just tried using it for my binding recently and I loved it! 👏🏻 thanks for watching!!!

[@karena.2416]

I have been glue basting for a while now and it is a game changer! So much easier on the hands. Thank you for introducing this process to others.😊

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes!!! I love it so much more than pin basting 😂

[@afran7855]

Thank you so much! Omg! ❤❤❤ sweetest baby Kimchi ever! Precious! Also love the quilt top! Thank you again. So much for this game changer!

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you for watching!!!💖💖

[@teresajasmer1358]

WOW! This is the first time I saw your method. Cool! Beautiful quilt work, by the way.❤ Maybe, I can use my limited space. Honestly, the quilt sandwich is the hardest part of my project. Thank you!!

[@StitchObsessed]

You’ve got this! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 💖

[@henriettearea9782]

Just discovered your videos last night. I love this idea as I have a great suspicion that commercial spray baste is not healthy for us. I do have a great recipe for homemade spray and have successfully used it, but his seems beautifully simple, economical, and healthy.

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you so much for watching! 💖

[@marysalinas3572]

How bout you take the cat totally out of the picture!

[@StitchObsessed]

Lol she eventually left 😂

[@Barbara-iz7bp]

She mentioned she's so kind-hearted, she can't.

[@annschluchter2962]

Has the glue when dried become stiff on the fabric.?

[@StitchObsessed]

When the glue dries, it doesn’t make the quilt stiff UNLESS you use large globs of glue. If you apply it how I show in the tutorial, you won’t have any issues with the quilt sandwich being too stiff during quilting. I hope that helps! 💖

[@rethamoore4282]

How hard is it on your sewing machine and your needles?

[@StitchObsessed]

I haven’t found that it is difficult on the machine or needles! As long as you don’t use excessive amounts glue! 💖

[@EP-xu1yt]

I like spray basting only for small projects - mug mats, place mats, table runners, small wall hangings, and ONLY spray outside with a friend to hold it. I only spray both sides of the batting, then add the top and back to the sprayed batt after the time allowance in the directions.

[@marvasloan5100]

I tried the spray basting on the first mug rugs I ever made about a month ago but if I had I known of glue basting then that would have been my choice. I didn’t like going outside even though I use cardboard and a old flannel table cloth to catch the overspray I still didn’t enjoy the overspray and didn’t like it gumming up my needle. It was my first time spray basting so maybe my procedure was wrong. I haven’t tried it yet just stumbled on this video but I think glue basting will be my go to for life. I may now pull out some of my quilt tops to sandwich and my next task will be to conquer FMQ. I have so many UFO to finish.?

[@EP-xu1yt]

I’ve never had trouble with my needle being adversely affected. Maybe the brands can vary?

[@ritafalgoust620]

I tried this process and I love the outcome. Thanks

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! So glad to hear that! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@tinamassey3375]

I finally glue basted a baby quilt. Oh my goodness! I will never pin baste again. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 💖👏🏻 it’s such a game changer!

[@brennadotson4054]

Do you have to wash the quilt immediately? Can you see the glue lines on either the backing or top?

[@StitchObsessed]

I always wash right away when I finish a quilt. There is no danger in not washing, but the quilt does get a little stiff where the glue lays. I also love that quilt crinkle after it’s first wash! 😍 and if you use light fabrics, then yes, sometimes you can see the glue through the fabric, but it washes right out without leaving any stains. 👍🏻 I hope that is helpful!

[@beckyg5489]

Basting with Elmer's seems to be a very economical way to baste. The spray glue and other methods can become pricey. I know people who make landscape quilts who use Elmer's all the time for the appliqued ones. I have only tried it a time or two on small projects. Will have to try again on a larger quilt. Thank you for sharing!

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@lnyquist6801]

Miriam! Loved your tutorial. You inspired me to do my own quilt top with glue baste.. It turned out great! I also watched your "loop de loop" free motion quilting tutorial. You inspired me again, I am about 1/4 the way through with the quilt that I glue basted. I did not do well on ""loop de loop"" so I improvised. It looks ok. I have never free motioned before, but now I am trying. Thanks so much for your inspiration. I will post a pic when I am done, to help you remember what a beginner quilting looks like!

[@StitchObsessed]

It’s definitely takes practice but I’m so glad that you went for it! That’s awesome! You’ll get the hang of it! 👏🏻 I would love to see it when you are done! Thanks for watching! 💖

[@roneloberholzer2068]

I quilt with my embroidery machine. No glue, or my machine gets clogged and broken. But thanks for the idea for small sewing machine projects. Will try it diluted, though.

[@shellhanson2747]

Ive always put the backing down first and then the batting. Is there a reason for putting batting down first? I cant wait to try the elmers glue!!!

[@StitchObsessed]

I like to be able to see the backing fabric to be 100% there are no creases or puckers while I’m smoothing it out over the batting.

[@jacquedevincenzo3187]

Thank you so much , you are the first person I’ve seen baste with glue Brilliant ❤❤❤& to use Elmo s glue , instead of the spray glues . Can’t wait to try myself. Thank you 🙏

[@StitchObsessed]

Thank you for watching!

[@debbierichard8895]

I have used an Elmer glue stick for my regular sewing with garments and was afraid that I was doing it wrong but you proved that it's a good thing to do. Never thought of using it for quilting. I will start to quilt again. Thank you for this video!

[@bettytaylor707]

I hand quilt,would the Elmer’s glue make it harder for needle to go thru?

[@StitchObsessed]

I personally don’t hand quilt, so I can’t give a definitive answer, but I don’t believe it will be a problem as long as you use thin lines of glue and not large globs. Using thin lines and then smooshing it down will help the glue spread out and create an even layer instead of a thick ball that would make it difficult to push a needle through. I hope that helps! 💖

[@reylaine8965]

Beautiful quilt! Thank you for sharing this idea and showing the process. I’m off to buy some glue…….

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!

[@shirleygiles6062]

I have seen videos on glue basting before but they all iron to dry the glue. It’s looks much easier without the ironing step. Thanks for the batting recommendation. I have struggled finding a good product.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yes, I’m all about having as few steps as possible. School glue air dries quickly, so ironing it is an unnecessary step (in my opinion.) And no problem! Pellon is my favorite batting. I’ve tried many brands, but I always go back to Pellon! 💖

[@liletteautrey8481]

Thank you for sharing , it will be very helpful. I use Elmers for my cartonnage work and happy that I can use it in my quilting because I hate the spray too strong smell that stays in the quilt.

[@margaretperry2015]

Does the glue gun up the sewing machine needle?

[@StitchObsessed]

It does not! I’m releasing a video tomorrow morning going over a bunch of FAQs pertaining to glue basting and I address this exact question! Stay tuned! And thank you for watching 💖

[@hollysnowy9056]

Thanks for this video. Love your process and good use of the table. I hate using the floor to make my sandwich because my back will be sore later. I have 3 cats and I will work on quilt basting when they’re taking their morning or afternoon nap! Luckily they seem to be on the same schedule otherwise I would have to lock them up in their rooms (yes, they’ve claimed a room as their space).

[@StitchObsessed]

Lol! Cats can be boogers but they’re so much fun too! 😂💖

[@michelleneel8858]

Spray baster here, hoping to become a glue baster. really hoping it wont gum up my needles, Thank you for the video nicely done. 🙂

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay!!! Good luck! It shouldn’t gum up your needles as long as you let the glue completely dry before you start quilting 💖 thanks for watching!!!

[@bronwynsmith2122]

Wow! Never thought to try this. It’s definitely on my to do list. Thank you💐

[@bjquilts29]

Your channel came up today in my feed. This is the best video. I hate layering my quilts. I like the spray but can only use it outside with small projects. It's such a mess to use inside so I don't use it. I will give this a try on the queen-size quilt I've had sitting on my table. Cute helper.

[@StitchObsessed]

Awesome! Good luck and have fun! It’s a great basting method!

[@kathymcconnell8912]

Kimmy is beautiful! I love the idea of using Elmers glue! I have a gallon jug of it since I was using so much for paper crafts last year.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh, Kimmie KNOWS she’s a babe 😂 and awesome! I buy my glue in jug form too 😂

[@kayeprescott8228]

Never seen this done before but I definitely plan to try this method❣️ Thank you🥰

[@PaulaBruton-h3t]

Thank you so much for this video. The spray basting not only creates a huge mess but sets off my asthma so I am so appreciative to find a new way to baste my quilts.

[@StitchObsessed]

Yay! I’m so glad! I hope it works well for you 👏🏻💖

[@francrouch9347]

Doesn't the undiluted Elmer's glue, once dried, cause a problem with the needle sticking? What type of needles do you use? I have a Juki TL2200.

[@StitchObsessed]

I’ve never had issues with the glue interfering with the needle. Just make sure you don’t use big “glops ” of glue. Thin lines is the way to go! And I use HA x 1 90/14 needles for all my sewing on my Juki TL-2010Q. 💖

[@patriciajudson1288]

Looks like a great idea,will try it on my next quilt!

[@cathycharron-folsom4504]

Will glue stick show up on light colors of top or cause difficulty in quilting process? Will it gum up or break needles?

[@StitchObsessed]

You might see a little glue bleed through on light colors, but it doesn’t stain. It washes right out when you complete the quilt and wash it. And no, I haven’t had any issues with gumming up the needle or needle breakage. Breakage would only happen if you use a huge glob of glue, which isn’t what I recommend. I like to use nice thin lines, like in the tutorial. I hope that helps you!💖 thank you for watching!

[@micheleh4016]

Elmer's is awesome. I also use it when making pillowcases using the "burrito" method. If you have an accent stripe you can have 6 layers of fabric! Not easy to keep all those aligned. But a little Elmer's holds them together while bring sewn. Works great.

[@StitchObsessed]

Oh interesting! I’m going to have to look into this “ burrito method” 🤓

[@diannehafterson18]

This was the absolute best tutorial I have ever watched! You were very clear, concise, easy to understand and complete. I also watched your video tutorial on quilting on a domestic machine - LOVED IT! I can’t wait to try it. Keep these tutorials coming and THANK YOU!

[@StitchObsessed]

Wow, thank you so much 🥹💖💖💖 so glad you’re enjoying the tutorials!!!