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I did try 505, but the fumes and stink were a problem, so I tried Elmer's school glue. It worked so well, and washed out so nice, that I now order it on Amazon by the gallon. Give it a try on a potholder. That is what I did. Figured if it left marks, the hot pans would not mind.
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I am also a convert to glue basting! I just squeeze out a thin line in a back and forth motion, 3-4 inches apart. It doesn't have to be thick and solid. I agree it is stiff when it first dries, and sometimes it shows through some, but it really does all wash out. The stiffness is the only thing that bothers me a little. On my last quilt the backing was a stiff over-dyed black, and I made the mistake of starching the backing before applying. Wow, was that combination stiff! It washed up cuddly and soft though, and I threw the leftovers of the backing away.
I just used Elmer's washable glue on my quilt for my grandson that has large AF jets on it to hold it in place. It was stiff but washed out beautifully. n
I have been using spray glue for 20 years with no problem. As long as its washable. Before the Elmer's spray glue that I use now, I was using spray glue from the automotive department at Walmart. I haven't bought any from there in a long time, but back then it was 3.98 for the large can. I'll check the next time I go to Walmart. lol I spray glue my quilts and also use a few pin. On my embroidery work I use the washable glue sticks from Dollar Tree to hold the material in place. I have not hooped any material in years, I only hoop the sticky back window film that I use. Sylvia
Syl
Sticky back window film? How do you use that?Originally Posted by ThreadHead
I use the sticky back window film for hooping my embroidery work. I went to my son in laws one day and saw this window film that he uses to cover windows when he does stucco work on houses. I thought maybe I could use it, so I got a piece to try out. I also used the elmers glue stick to go round the inside of the hoop, but not on the design, just to make sure it holds. I hoop the film, lay the material down, slide a piece of stabilizer under the hoop and sew. When it's done I pull the film and stabilizer away from the design.
It is cheaper than paying for sticky back stabilizer from Joanns. I paid 45.00 for the roll, 23 inches, I forgot how long, but that was 15 years ago, over a thousand designs ago, and I still have enough film left to do it all over again, twice. I love the film.
Syl
Thank you for showing exactly what you used and how you did it. When you say you hung the quilt on the line to dry do you mean after you rolled it or after you quilted it? Thanks.
[QUOTE=FabStripper;7326814]Thank you for showing exactly what you used and how you did it. When you say you hung the quilt on the line to dry do you mean after you rolled it or after you quilted it? Thanks.[/QUOTE I hung the glue basted quilt out on the line to dry. I had extra batt at the top and just used clothespins. It did make the sandwich kind of stiff so shoving a large glue basted quilt through the machine would be harder.
[QUOTE=Tartan;7326889]Either thin the glue with water even more or don't try to get every inch covered. Remember when pin or thread basting, you don't get every little bit, just here and there to hold it still while you quilt.
When drizzling the glue, just make sure you are not leaving any glue blobs. If you get a blob, just smooth out with a finger. And again, not every square inch needs glue.
Just make sure you are using Elmer's WASHABLE School Glue, they do make different types.
Last edited by AZ Jane; 09-25-2015 at 06:01 AM.
Better to do something imperfectly, than nothing perfectly.
Done is better than perfect.
I haven't seen any spray adhesive that is washable other then fabric basting spray.
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