Glue Basting T-Shirt Quilt Blocks With Elmer's Glue

Hello Lovelies!! Today I am bringing you along as I am piecing together a t-shirt quilt top. I wanted to show you how the Elmer's School Glue eliminates the need for pins and speeds up the process of the construction of your quilt tops.
Feel free to join me on Facebook!! I'd love to see pictures of your work :)
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Music credits:
Crazy Cover by Ray Lamontagne
Gorgeous Mess by The Donnis Trio
Don't Wait for Me by Josh Garrels
The Night We Met by Lord Huron
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[@mahhubbard]

Great teacher, Great coffee, and Great music your channel Rocks. Thanks so much.

[@kathierogers3208]

Great music. So relaxing.wonderful way to watch a tutorial!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you soooo much Kathie!

[@miladorotea2338]

Yesterday I tried your method with basting t shirt fabrics with glue. Perfect. Then I used a stretch seam, with the 3 parallel lines, to sew the 1/4 in seam. Voila. Perfect. Thank you for sharing

[@macswanton9622]

Your skill and teaching method are a truly inspiring blend. Initially, I watched as you recalled times that made you confident and inspired. I never forget lessons I learn from teachers like you; they are priceless. Thanks for lending me your muse, and providing hours of hearty quality content. It's well appreciated

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Mac Swanton I am so glad you've joined along ♡ it's reassuring to get such nice feedback! I appreciate that a LOT

[@nightowlnight]

I am now excited about making a t-shirt quilt. I have always t-shirt material but now I can do it. Thanks.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glenda Dozier you're welcome :)

[@debbystephens7729]

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[@ShellyAuen]

Love the music, love the sewing room, love the quilt instructions!

[@melissaadamswilson6394]

Who is the music??

[@paulnielsen6719]

I haven't yet made a t-shirt quilt, but plan on making one very soon. Your hints and tips make it look and seem so easy. Thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Paul Nielsen thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful :)

[@svtwsj2000]

i do like this 🤷🏽‍♂️💓!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much!

[@svtwsj2000]

Lisa Capen Quilts yw

[@stellafenley6309]

Love tips you give on the projects.keep up the great work.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much !!

[@ladylee8364]

This has been a great video i really love this new way to piece together and your videos are really great thank you for sharing

[@kathykaplan497]

This is amazing!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Kathy Kaplan thank you ♡

[@chantalleclair9892]

Hello, I did my first quilt during the lockdown last April. I had the dream of making a t-shirt quilt for my 22 year old son, going in the army early 2021. I've gathered many t-shirts, I've bought the Pellon and started to cut and stabilized, yep, on my own. I'm so happy I stumbled on your KZbin videos, what a game changer that's going to be. Thanks for all your teaching, makes me feel more secure now. Btw, I paused the video and ordered the glue lolll I'll let you know how good it goes. If I have other questions, is it on your Facebook page?? Thanks again.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

yes, I'd love to know what you think about the glue basting! Join me on Facebook at Lisa Capen Quilts :)

[@chantalleclair9892]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead I was wondering how or what you're using for your design wall, maybe you have a video that explains it? Thanks

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

@@chantalleclair9892 I do have a video on my channel :) on KZbin search type Lisa Capen design wall 😀

[@barbaracollins6256]

oh my....... i wish i had watched this before i started my t-shirt quilt. oh well , live and learn. thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

+Barbara Collins. Hi Barbara :) you can always make another ♡♡♡

[@barbaracollins6256]

yes i can

[@CreativeTrish]

Awesome music and as always informative 🥰

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@richardmolby9189]

I love watching you work. I should try to make a video but first I need to clean up my mess ☺️

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much

[@Craftbags33]

I like this method, I dont like stabbing myself with pins either, cannot wait to try

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hope you find it helpful!

[@victoriapowell1607]

very nice tutorial, I have watch your tutorials on applique too, great tips! thank you Lisa for sharing!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Victoria Powell thank you Victoria, I appreciate the feedback ♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@joane8651]

Thank you for this, I did have a hard time with puckering when I made my first tee shirt quilt, the glue-basting would have made it much smoother.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Joan Elkins aughhhh I had such a hard time before the glue! I'm glad I came across this method and that I can share it to help others :)

[@maryannsdigitizingvideos2937]

Thank you, I have learned so much from you. Do you also quilt tops that have been made already?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I do!!

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I know I asked before about your preference of the bottle glue over the glue sticks and watching this video it all makes sense. Lol. It really looks like by running that small bead of glue along your seams is much easier and cleaner looking. Idk, in my mind especially for T-shirt’s it seems like having to press and move the glue sticks could distort your work too. As always thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You are such a great teacher. 😁

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

+Wacky Jacky one thing to keep in mind when piecing quilt blocks together with glue, is that you only want your glue to be in the seam allowance. Using a glue stick...it may be more difficult to keep the glue inside that quarter inch seam....enless you have a mighty small glue stick lol. Doing applique with a glue stick it may not matter as much

[@TheTXGal7]

Hello, Lisa. I LOVE this glue technique!!! I do have one question, however. I noticed whenever I glue my seams that they cannot be ironed out in the "flat open" position after sewing them. I have to press them either to the left or right. Is that okay for the seams not to be ironed flat / open? Is there ever a time when that would cause a problem? (Thank you!)

[@HWolfe]

New subbie. Love you channel.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

+H. Wolfe thank you so much!

[@Letsbhonest0828]

No need to use a pressing cloth with those seems?

[@pasha32ca]

Thanks!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

my pleasure, thanks for watching along Chantal!

[@marionbartley214]

Lisa I just found this video. But what I wondering is can quilt batting warm & natural be glue basted ? Squares then iron to dry, then quilt.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

It certainly can, glad you found the video

[@marionbartley214]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead thank you lisa

[@steveandcathyharmon3688]

How did you make your pressing board?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hello, here's a video showing how I made it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuXl56LnsyHerM

[@Loriann3616]

love your videos! Music too :)

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Loriann Cichacki Aweee, thanks!! My music is usually based on my current mood hahahaaa...Im kinda eclectic hahahaa, thanks for watching!

[@barbaralamb8510]

what is your work wall made of ?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Insulation board from Lowe's :) And a flannel sheet from Amazon.

[@cathyparnell6743]

I am getting ready to do my first tshirt quilt for my daughter.(and I haven’t used a sewing machine in 25 yrs). Your videos have been so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. How long does it take you from start to finish to do a tshirt quilt? Just curious, I know I will take much longer...

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Cathy, I'm excited to hear about you starting this quilt! I think it depends on the design on the t-shirt quilt on how long it will take me.....I usually give myself a week to finish one. Keep in mind, this is my full time job.....so it could take 40 hours or less. Most of my clients order throw size quilts, and these I can knock out in 2 days :)

[@jill_fritchleyklusoczky4293]

Very nice!! Liked the music too. 😉

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Kittykat.3000 _. Thank you :)

[@sherrieschnelle1064]

I enjoyed your video Lisa, and I had never heard of using the glue before. Great tip! I'm getting ready to do my first T-Shirt quilt for a friend, so I really appreciate the tips. Just curious, what is your design wall made from? Also, how do you attach your quilt squares to the design wall?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Sherrie Schnelle hello :) we made the wall from insulation board found at Lowe's :) covered with batting. Most fabrics stick right to it, however t-shirt blocks are to heavy so I pin them straight to the wall ♡

[@sherrieschnelle1064]

Great idea! Thanks for another great tip!

[@deetorres424]

Lisa been watching you thank you for your videos… I have cut out the T-shirts and stabilize the backs and I have rows of five T-shirts across and down there’s one row 16 x 15 each T-shirt and 3 rows are 16 x 16 and one row 16 x 14” .........I seen you put them directly together but my son wants his army fatigues in between so I was gonna cut it two or 2 1/2 inch border around each t-shirt......do I need to do it with the glue As you did with the T-shirt T-shirt, but since it is thick material do I need to do that or just sew the borders around the t-shirts?????Any help would be appreciated thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hey Dee :) Using the glue is totally up to you, it's a tool that will aid in the construction of your quilt. Some people find it helpful no matter what type of quilt they are putting together, t-shirt quilts or patchwork quilts. You more then likely can add your borders without the use of the glue and so if you don't want to use it, give it a try without and see. If you have difficulty you can always break it out and use it just like using pins :)

[@deetorres424]

Lisa Capen Quilts , Thank You

[@judiehull7107]

I want to make a t-shirt quilt with blue jeans blocks .Do you think this will work? My other thought was to make it where the T-shirts on front Grans on the back.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

judie hull this is absolutely do-able! I include denim and repurposed blue jeans into all kinds of quilts ♡

[@deetorres424]

Tried to send you a picture but I just don’t know how to do it

[@dorisosborne9981]

Does the glue get onto your iron

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

I’m sure you’ve mentioned this somewhere before, but I’m new to your channel so sorry for all the questions. What do you like to use as stabilizer on your T-shirt’s?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

+Wacky Jacky my favorite stabilizer is the Pellon P44F, apparel interfacing - basics. It is super light weight and adds VERY little additional weight to the overall quilt. I buy it by the bolt at Joann's using a 50% off coupon:)

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Wacky Jacky don't apologize about asking questions!! I love to help...and there are never any silly questions ♡♡

[@dorisosborne9981]

Sorry, if so how do you get it off

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Doris Osborne it comes off easily using salt, I have a video on my channel

[@deetorres424]

I like to watch your videos but a suggestion is do not play any music it distracts from paying attention to what you were doing, most of us would rather just have silence or listen to what we want, I love your videos thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I appreciate the feedback Dee :) My older videos have music....my newer videos not so much :)

[@deetorres424]

You needed to move your camera over where we could see you sewing