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!

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 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!!

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.

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.

Where have you been all my years of quilting? This seems so logical, easy and economical - thank you thank you!!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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 ❤

Love glue basting. Thank you for teaching this method.

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!!

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.

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!

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 for sharing this 😊

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!❤

Thank you so much! Love this site! So very helpful.😊

Very very informative! Thank you!

Helpful, thanks.

Great tutorial. Thanks

Nice demo of handquilting! Good job!

Awesome. I love hand quilting.

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!

Thank you for advise will have to try it

Thank you, Miriam! You are a delight!

Can't wait to try your method, thank you!

Thank you so much, looking forward to giving this a try & seeing what else you have to share.😊

Can’t wait try it thank you Miriam.

Thanks you did a great job❤

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!

Enjoyed the information

I've been wanting to try this. Thanks so much

Thank you! I look forward to more quilting tips.

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.

Can’t wait to try this method

I did it last night and so far it is working amazing. Might be my new favorite way to put quilt together

Tyf this excellent video.

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!

Thank you so very much! I can’t wait to try this on my next quilt-game changer!

Thank you for the cautions or pointers. I love your cabinetts in the back of you (the two white double doors).

Awesome video! I love glue basting!! It’s so much more efficient and easier than pins or even glue sticks!!

Thanks for this followup video, Miriam! Gonna try it next quilt! Blessings to you! You did a great job on both videos!

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 ❤

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.

Ran a nice bead of glue crisscrossing about every 4 inches. Batting on backing then top of batting. Hand smoothed both layers, patted then ironed. Let dry over night. Quilted beautifully. Got about a quarter of the way quilted. Turned it over to check. Backing was so puckered and lumpy! I am unquilting as quick as I can so I can pin it per my usual method so I can salvage it.

OMG I’m going to try this. Might be the answer! Thank you.

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 for what I'm thinking is going to be the easiest way to baste my quilts! I had wondered if I could do that. It looks like it works really well! Can't wait to try it!

Told my quilting friends today. Yes, im going to try.

😊thank you for such an informative presentation. I will try it your way!

I’m excited!! I didn’t know about glue basting but since seeing your video I bought a gallon!! Thank you so much!!

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!

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!!

Yes! You CAN hand quilt on a quilt basted with Elmer’s glue.

Another great video I will definitely be using Elmer’s school glue on my next quilt, never hand quilted before but I will do it also.

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.😅😮😅

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 just tried it on a table runner and binding. Totally sold on this method. Thank you so much!

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.

Yes you could hand quilt. Great video

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.❤

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.

Very well done. You are refreshing! Keep up the good work. Barb😊♥

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 !

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!

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.

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. 🥳

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.

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!

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 for your videos. I love the glue basting. I’m going to try that on my next one. And I have one that I’m going to hand quilt and I will try that also and I think I will use the sponge to smooth it out to make sure there is no globs. I am 69 soon to be 70 I live in North Carolina.

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!

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.

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!

Thank you so much. I have a pile of quilt tops calling my namw ro use rhus technique!!!

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.

Such a great channel.

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.

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.

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.

Nicely done, Ive been a quilter for 30 years. I will try this next time.

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!

Awesome job I love hand quilting. If you don’t mind I’m going to try your glue quilt basting method on my channel. I’m so happy I found you I hate basting because I have COPD and it makes me sick every time I use the spray thank,thank. God bless you and your family have a blessed morning.

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 😊

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 love that Krinkle look, too. With baby quilts I add a note for mom to wash it with their soap they are going to use for the baby. I like using glue but have never tried it on anything large or hand quilted. I’m wondering if it would be worth the extra step to use a sponge on a stick (whatever it’s called) to smooth out the glue before putting the fabric over the batting. Seemed like it took some extra effort to get through a couple of glue trails when you were quilting that piece and with much smaller stitches not sure how that would work. I definitely will give it a try both ways on a small project . And, my table is smaller so I do use pool noodles to put my layers together if not putting them on the frame. Thank you for the tutorial and especially coming back to answer questions.

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.

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.

Thank you Miriam for all the information shared on a “sticky” situation! Have a great day!

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 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.

Great video I am a hand quilter it is relaxing.

Thank you I think I will enjoy sandwhiching quilts with this method absolutely hate pinning!

Great great video

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.

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!