🧵 GLUE Basting Your Quilt Binding Tutorial: 🙌 Genius Quilting Hack!

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[@mdmcpresentz]

I’ve been doing this for years. My tip - keep a moist wash rag nearby to clean your fingers if you get glue on them. Also, I find the iron works almost immediately so I only keep it on the spot a second or two, plus I glue down a whole side at a time. One caution - minky is polyester and doesn’t like hot irons so be careful to stay on the cotton binding as you iron. Also when binding minky, I apply the glue to the cotton binding rather than the minky as the minky absorbs the glue and makes it tougher.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Yes - as I said in the video - this isn't new, but it is getting more popular among quilters. Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!

[@megharmon2298]

I just did it again on a sweet little wall hanging ... so good! I love this method so I can sew on front through to back with no errors when I am in ditch.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I'm so glad you love it! It really is a great way to baste and everything comes out PERFECT! Thanks for watching!

[@vickirobles3406]

I am so happy of this video. I did not know how to use the glue my hubby bought me! Thank you so much for your beautiful demonstration!💕

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it was useful!

[@painter225]

I have to say, I LOVED this glue trick and I did it tonight on my first quilt! Now it will be so easy to do the final stitching! Thanks for your videos and tutorials. Right to the point and great info! Appreciate it! I’m always looking to save time and money (Lord knows how much I’ve waisted on tools and tricks that really don’t work!)

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I love it as well - I use it all of the time. There are 30ml empty bottles with the long tips available on Amazon if you are having trouble finding the precision tips. Thanks for watching!

[@vickirobles3406]

I do love great mitered corners!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I do also! Thanks so much!

[@margaretcummings1284]

Been doing this for years and love it! You did a great job explaining how to do it. Bravo!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@karena7950]

I am going to pick up that tip on my next shopping trip ! I have glue basted my quilts and binding for a few years now! Great video!!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you so much! The link for the tip is in the description of the video. I got it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint section of the store.

[@nuriagiralt617]

The glue tip immediately went in my shopping cart. Thanks for the video!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! One tip that I have discovered since I created the video is that you can dilute the glue a bit (1 part water to 3 parts glue or whatever works for you) and it will will hold the binding in place, be a little less stiff, and washes out when the quilt is washed. The dilution also helps to make squeezing the bottle a little easier on your hands. Enjoy!

[@DebbieF1016]

What a great tip! I will definitely be trying this next time I bind a quilt!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@megharmon2298]

I have done this as well. I bought a special glue as suggested by another you tuber but it did not work any better than the Elmer's and Elmer's is much cheaper. I really loved how this worked. Great tutorial.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks so much for watching! I agree - glue is glue! I do like the tip and it was only $1.99 at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. Thanks for watching! www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@brige.R29]

It's my favorite too. I use it each time I have to sew 😊

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Yes - it really works well!

[@Carriequilts]

I like to bind this. It works great, especially on large quilts.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I agree! Thanks for watching and for sharing!

[@marismills9202]

Love your method. Have a binding to finish so looking forward to finishing.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@melb9528]

Love this... I normally sew it to the back and flip around to the front. I'm happy to learn a new way, though... that corner is perfect!!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks! I really love this method. Thanks for watching!

[@robinnoel1396]

Thanks so much - I really appreciated what you said about folding over the binding so it just barely covers the previous stitch line. I have just been pulling mine over as far as it would go, and I have never been happy with the finished result. I am definitely going to try this method on my next attempt! Thank you!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! Let me know how it goes!

[@robinnoel1396]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting went well! Used the glue and more deliberate placement for pulling the binding over and produced the first binding I have been satisfied with. I’ve been practicing on trivets and this was my sixth attempt!

[@JamesM-c1t]

Looks like a fabulous way to attach a border to a quilt so you don't have to worry about hand-stitched binding coming loose! I am now shopping for the tip and glue. THANKS!!!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You still need to sew it on after you apply the glue, but the glue stabilizes it so that you can get a nice, straight, even border without pins or clips! Thanks for watching!

[@Dillwinkle]

Fabulous method I can’t wait to try! This video made me subscribe. Your tutorial was clear cogent and concise. Thank you! 🌼🌸

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

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[@vickirobles3406]

I had my hubby buy me that glue~~~haven’t tried it yet~I will try it now after watching your video!💕💕💕

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Hope it works well for you!

[@jeanninecook6661]

Wow thank you! I learned something I didn't expect to...a new way to apply binding

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It really works well for me. I always enjoyed binding my quilts, but I love the accuracy and even look I get when I glue baste first. Thanks for watching!

[@MeldaGrubbs]

thank you

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome!

[@jeanabrosseau6202]

Mary, I just rewatched this video because I'm ready to bind a Project Linus quilt for donation. This technique is an absolute game changer for me! Thank you for all the great tips, and I hope to meet you at the retreat in June.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome!!! See you in June!

[@doramather4729]

I just found out about using school glue to baste my quilt, worked great, but I like the idea of the tip.😊

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lucillearthmann1305]

How cool! Thanks, Mary!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome Lucille!

[@myralewis1714]

Your video was a wonderful thing .... such a great teacher! Can't wait to try this and I will be purchasing the special tip. Thank you so much.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You are so welcome! I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552 Thanks for watching!

[@margaretmiera8235]

Genius! Thank you!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome!

[@normabower5806]

Thx for a great video.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome Norma! Thanks for commenting and for watching!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I sew my binding on the front too but I iron it before turning over to do the glue and I put a drop under my corner miter, just a drop. Having that tip must be great! To Hobby Lobby I go!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@megharmon2298]

I also iron it toward the back. It makes the process so much easier!

[@joycescott6649]

Where did you buy the glue tips you used in the demonstration?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. Thanks for watching! www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552 Thanks for watching!

[@helenpeddycord2241]

I have used this glue in liquid form Mary but I think I prefer the glue sticks! Wonderful demo. TY💕🧵🧵🧵

[@sheilaramsden1872]

HI, love your tutorial!! I would also be interested in the glue tips you used

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. Thanks for watching! www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@wendywilson1736]

​@@joyfulandmerryquiltingThank you! My favorite craft store!

[@chi2tan]

Love it! Must try asap!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I really have been happy with the results! Thanks for watching!

[@christopheringoldby]

I make a 2.5’’ wide binding. Could you tell me how wide your binding is, please? Thank you for a great demonstration.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you -- yes, mine is always 2.5" wide.

[@kateverbeke4216]

I do faux piped binding and sew on the back and fold to the front, then stitch in the ditch.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for sharing! I'm going to have to give that a try!

[@eagleeyes1951]

5 stara for this one. I'm going to order a case of school glue and nozzles to bind my UFP"s! LOL

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It's a game changer for me! I'll venture to say "You're going to LOVE it!" :-) I bought the tip at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@MeldaGrubbs]

Thank you Very much. Do you always sew your Boarders together before you sew them to the quilt. I watched another video on miter corners, and was just curious not sure i heard that right. thank you again

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Only if I'm mitering the corners. I sew them together and treat them as one border but I make sure I nest the seams together at the corners.

[@jeanfeeley2802]

Nice video. What size binding strip did you use? Thanks.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

2 1/2” strips.

[@jeanabrosseau6202]

Very useful tip! I'm wondering if the glue can be used on the satin blanket bindings, perhaps on a lower iron setting? They are so slippery!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

My first inclination would be to say yes - on a lower setting for only a couple of seconds, using the tip that delivers a very thin stream of glue. I haven't tried it, however, so I can't give you a definitive "yes". I would try it on a scrap piece of satin binding first. Please let me know your results if you give it a try. Thanks for watching!

[@florenfroe23]

I’m ready to bind. Did you use 1\4 inch while sewing the binding before turning?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Yes I did.

[@melyndatowsley2567]

I loved the binding tip but it was the green fabric and what i could see of the quilt that I really l loved. Could you share the name of the fabric and let us see the quilt?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

THANK YOU!!! Actually the green fabric is the Sherri and Chelsi collection - Strawberry Lemonade - and the quilt will be a quilt-a-long introduced at our new Joyful and Merry Quilting Community Quilt Guild that we plan to launch on April 4th! Hope to see you there! You can register your email address on our website www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com and you'll be notified with the details.

[@sableeldon5242]

Great tip thank you Mary. After gluing, have you tried sewing down the binding with 2 colours? So on your quilt, green on top and pink in the bobbin?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I don't have good luck - no matter how hard I try or which machine I use or how I set the tension, one color always seems to peek through on the other side. I'm sure it's possible - I just don't seem to be able to master that technique. I did use the same gray on both sides on this quilt (that I used when I quilted it) rather than the green I talked about and it worked well. Gray is VERY versatile. Thanks for watching!

[@wendywilson1736]

​@@joyfulandmerryquilting, yes, I also use gray thread a Lot! Blends in with so many colors!

[@sandrapisano3667]

Amazing

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@donnanelson9181]

Where did you get the needle tips for the glue bottle? Thanks

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I bought mine in the acrylic paint section of Hobby Lobby.

[@wendywilson1736]

Interesting! But, I was gifted a box of wonder clips, and I love them! They hold well, even just two layers of fabric, and they don't distort the binding like straight pins do on a thick binding. But if glue works for you, great! I may use this idea to applique hexies onto fabric where clips wouldn't help, until I can stitch them.on. Haha, wish I had seen this before I bonded an iron on patch to one of.my favorite shirts. Its a bit too light, and noticeable, but, it's on there, now!!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the tips!

[@maryerickson4477]

Where did you buy Crafter’s Collection?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It's a Hobby Lobby brand...I found the tips in the acrylic paint section.

[@sharonkulick7307]

I’ve tried the school glue before and was always turned off by the lack of control of how much glue came out with the regular tip. So switched to Roxanne Glue Baste It, because of the tip included and loved it. It is a little spendy though, so I’ll definitely try Elmer’s again, once I purchase that tip.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I agree - I have found that glue is glue, and the school glue is inexpensive and works well. The tip is only $1.99 at hobby lobby. The link is in the description. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment, Sharon!

[@denisewibbeler2116]

Great video and demonstration. I am also dental irrigation syringe for glue distribution. Many ways to achieve the same results. Wonderful clear example!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Great idea! Thanks for watching Denise!

[@michellegallas9916]

Do you glue all the way around before sewing or do it in sections?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I do it in sections. I find the glue dries if I place the glue too far around - so I do about 6-8 inches at a time.

[@debkienow8012]

This is the method I use except I use Roxanne's glue baste it. What I found extremely helpful was the tip that you use with that special cap! The problem it Roxanne's glue bottles with the long spouts don't have that special tip cover and it can seal up inside the tip and not be useful anymore. Elmer's school glue is also more cost effective. If I ever find that tip and cover, I am switching to that and Elmer's. The other thing I like about glueing the binding down, is the finished look is so much better and no pins or clips to deal with. It is so much easier to stitch in the ditch.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you for your comment. The link to the tip can be found in the video's description. I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint section. It's also available online. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@debkienow8012]

Thank you for the info. I didn't read down far enough to see the info.

[@TheCornhusker]

Thank you for sharing. Do you keep your iron set on high when you use this technique?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome and yes - I do have it set on the highest setting. Thanks for watching!

[@sewquilty357]

Love this idea . Where can I buy that glue tip ? when I use the glue I sometimes get way to much glue on the fabric batting .that tip will be a game changer for me . Thank you so much for sharing this trick for the binding ❤

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I got mine at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint section. You can also buy 1 oz. paint bottles on amazon with the tips as well.

[@sewquilty357]

Thank you so much .

[@hewitthouse1]

Mary, I love your tutorials and absolutely get a lot from them. I went to my Hobby Lobby store looking for this tip for my Elmer’s glue bottle. Guess what, they have discontinued it. I even checked Amazon & EBay for it with no success. Do you have any other tips (ha ha) for this tip?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It may not be in your store, but it is available online and my store had it. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@jabekajabeka3188]

Fabulous tip. I have always hand done my bindings but this looks like a better way to do it. What setting is the iron on, cotton?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I have it set on a high setting (I think it was Linen) and haven't had any problem with scorching.

[@jabekajabeka3188]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting Thank you Mary for the info. Love your videos!!!

[@AngiesQuilting]

Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to try the glue method. You have inspired me! You didn't mention how wide your binding strips are, could you please tell me that? 2.5 or less? Thanks.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

The binding strips are 2.5 inches. Thank you for watching!

[@Love2Quilt]

Ty Mary where can we find the glue tip you used. I’ve tried this but like you said my glue came out in globs I’d love try that tip.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. Thanks for watching! www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@myralewis1714]

Do you sell the applicator tip for the school glue? I have checked everywhere and can't find that particular one you're using. Thank you in advance for your reply.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. The link to purchase is in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@Tmbkt]

Smart

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for watching!

[@annerightler8037]

Where did you purchase the Crafter's Collection writer's tip?

[@annerightler8037]

I'm sorry I see you posted a link in an earlier enquiry! Thank you

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

No problem - the link is in the description of the video also. Enjoy!

[@lvparker9009]

Where do you buy the tip? Please…..

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

The link is in the video description. I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint section.

[@janetrahelich5622]

Where do I get one of those tips? I couldn’t find it at Michael’s

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

The link is in the description of the video. It's from Hobby Lobby - I found it in the acrylic paint section for $1.99. You can also order it online. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552 Thanks for watching!

[@l.alongi1544]

I tried your method of using the Elmers washable glue for basting my quilt sandwich. My thread keeps breaking, skipped stitches and it’s frustrating. My quilt looks horrible. I changed the needle, rewound my bobbin, using a Singer 401a machine and a Janome MC6600 machines. Polycotton bobbin, embroidery thread for top stitches. When I tested a fabric swatch with the exact fabrics and threads I planned to use the thread broke. Why is this happening. If it doesn’t break, it skipped stitches. I’m disappointed and frustrated on what my quilt now looks like.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I'm sorry to hear that you're having a tough time, and I completely understand how frustrating it can be when things don't go as planned. However, I want to clarify that in my video, I demonstrated using washable glue specifically for basting the binding on my quilt, not for basting the entire quilt sandwich. I haven't personally used glue to baste a quilt sandwich, so I can't speak to that method. While I know some quilters have had success with it, my experience is limited to binding, where I've had good results without issues like thread breakage or skipped stitches. Several viewers have also shared positive experiences with using glue for binding, but it's important to note that techniques can vary in their effectiveness depending on the project and materials used. I'm truly sorry that your quilt hasn't turned out as you'd hoped, but I recommend consulting resources or experts specifically focused on glue-basting quilt sandwiches for more tailored advice. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I hope this helps clarify the method I demonstrated.

[@janicek2860]

I’m in North Carolina and sew in the basement. The glue gets thick when it’s cold so I had to microwave it for it to come out easier.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Great idea - I had no idea that was possible. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@MaryStubbe-oc3ry]

Can you please share a link to the tip you used?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. Thanks for watching! www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@vickirobles3406]

I will hubby get that extra!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Great!

[@vickieaxell9518]

Where did you purchase the tips?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I bought it at Hobby Lobby in the acrylic paint department. It's called the Crafter's Collection Ultra Fine Writer's Tip and is available on their website. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Craft-Paint-Stencils/Paint-Storage/Ultra-Fine-Writer-Tip/p/80772552

[@ladybugsareviciousdefenders]

I’ve just finished FMQ on my first try at glue basting with Elmer’s school glue. It certainly made the back neater, however I did find the hardness of the areas where the flu had set within the fabric altered the flow of my machine when quilting. Does anyone else find this? Am I doing something wrong?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It sounds like the glue may have been a bit thick in spots or it may have extended beyond the stitching line. I try to keep it above the stitching line so that when I anchor the folded binding to the quilt, it doesn't go through glue. Did you use a thin tip to dispense the glue? In addition you can dilute the glue with 3 parts glue and 1 part water. I didn't have any trouble with it causing problems with my stitching, but I made sure the glue wasn't close to where my needle would enter the binding.

[@ladybugsareviciousdefenders]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting I glued the whole sandwich, not the binding. This is my biggest issue so far. My FMQ wasn’t quite as neat and smooth as I like, although the backing had no puckering, which was my aim. Haven’t done the binding yet, I don’t really have a problem with it, never pin or clip it, just feed it by hand as I go.

[@davidhatfield5714]

Looks great..but, ironing a queen size quilt on an ironing board (most of us do not have a large ironing table as you professionals) would be very difficult.. right? All quilting KZbinrs show tutorials use small quilts in their demonstrations. Larger quilts harder to handle, making some things more difficult. I love you guys anyway and watch soooo many and appreciate the things I do learn. Thank you. (KH)

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

This is NOT a small quilt, David, - and yes, I did it entirely on my ironing board. It really is possible. I made sure that I had a tv tray next to my ironing board to hold the weight of the quilt as I pressed and voila! It worked. Thanks for your kind words and for watching. I hope you'll give it a try!

[@margaretderen2082]

I have done those glue method for years on all sizes of quilts - even up to king. You only need to do a small section at a time.

[@pennyleesk]

One thing that wasn't clear to me from the video; are you glue basting just the corners, or all the way around the binding?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I baste all the way around the quilt, including the corners. Thanks for watching!

[@pennyleesk]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting Thank you so much - I'll have a quilt to bind soon and will try this

[@vickieaxell9518]

❤❤❤

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for watching!

[@karenwerts2331]

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for watching!

[@Imaqueen2023]

My opinion may be unpopular here but over time it will effect your machine and all that glue over time has to go somewhere. I don’t want to risk paying hundreds to get a perfect mitre corner.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for your opinion. I have been using washable glue for years on my quilts as well as pressing solutions. I have never had an issue with it causing hundreds of dollars of repairs due to glue collecting in my machine and ruining it. I take good care of my machine and clean it regularly. The needle doesn’t come in contact with anything mechanical in my machine other than the fabric as the needle passes into the quilt and then again when it comes out again. I don’t sew my seam directly on the VERY thin line of glue. The glue is placed just above the stitching line, and I stitch just below the stitching line. I caution you in the video to make your line very thing (using the tip) to keep it from seeping out. In addition, the glue is dry when I stitch, after pressing it with the iron. With all that being said, I believe this technique is safe for my machine. Of course, it’s totally your choice. Whatever works for you and whatever you are comfortable with, when it comes to binding a quilt.