How to Baste a Quilt with School Glue and Pool Noodles

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[maureenkearns]

I’ve been looking at a few different YouTube videos, using glue to baste quilts and I think yours is the best, because I like the idea of the line of glue along the top of the backing and the front of the quilt to keep it all in place with the batting, and I really love the idea of the pool noodles. Very clever. Thank you, I will definitely be doing this. I’m sick of puckers with spray Basting no matter what method I try, and pinning gets really old.

[angiec]

I've been using school glue for a while. If you didn't want to iron just let it sit 30 minutes and it will be dry. Also a good way to stick binding down before stitching. I do iron that to cure it.

[adventureswithfabric]

I like your idea of glueing down the top edge first. The beauty of the pool noodle method is you can do it on a table. Much easier on your back.

[_Lynaed_]

Thank you very much for this authentic video. I'm not new to glue basting, but your method looks a little bit more easy than my own.
And I sit on the quilt, too 😂

[patriciaharper]

Thank you for making this video! I've had a pieced quilt top finished for years but the thought of getting down on the floor was overwhelming and not something I can do any longer. Pool noodles to the rescue! I'll get some school glue while I'm at it. I can't wait to try this!

[recycledminis]

Thank you! This is very helpful. I have only finished one quilt because the basting process was exhausting. I only knew about using pins. 😢This will help me finish some projects I left on the shelf.😊

[suekelly]

Thanks for the tip. It works great. I envy you being able to work on this project on the floor and on your knees!

[janislong]

Hi from New Zealand! I had used glue before but I diluted it and then I painted it in. It took days to dry! I really like this method as it is so much easier and faster. Im going to get some oool noodles today. Thank you for this video. 😊

[Joanie--lovesquilting]

I use glue to help when binding a quilt. Love this idea for basting the quilt. Gonna try on my next one. Thank you.

[gwengooda]

Great idea using the pool noodles - very helpful. Thanks so much!!

[gomeranne]

Great idea and video! My cat has asthma so spraying is not an option no matter what it is, also must use unscented products. School glue is brilliant! You answered all my concerns too, I wash my quilts 'cause I like them to pucker up a little like the old quilts did so this sounds perfect! Thank you!

[kathykaplan]

It is a great method, I do on my placemats all the time. I still have alot of spray quilt glue so when I'm done, I'll do the glue method!

[malatiflowers]

Really love your tutoring. The quilt is adorable

[robertastewart]

An ingenious way to baste a quilt sandwich!

[Missmustang_]

I wish I knew this before I made my first quilt 2 years ago. Hands down the best quilt basting.

[lance]

Thank you for the tips. Your quilt is so cute.

[helengilmore]

Pretty quilt..thank you for the demo..Very informative

[jeanettewithrow]

Interesting never used blue. The pool noodle is good idea. Thanks for video

[margaretderen]

I use school glue for piecing and appliqué but never thought to use it instead of spray basting! Will definitely give this a try! Thank you. Adorable quilt top!!!

[jshipp]

I have been using pipe insulation. I got mine at Home Depot for two or three dollars each. They are 6 feet in length. They work great. I started out using pool noodles but they weren’t long enough for the three yard quilts.