wildyard

I carelessly left the background on the ironing surface when I was pressing the backing to the piece I was going to adhere. Of course, some of the edge glue got onto the background. Oh no!! What to do?

I tried lots of things but the thing that took that glue off was an ordinary pencil eraser!! It left some eraser marks but after I wiped it with a damp cloth, I can't tell where it was. The adhesive fibers on this piece was lengthwise so I erased it crosswise and the fibers just kind of rolled up. It did need to be a firm eraser rather than a softer one.

Just wanted to share in case it might help someone else along the way!! Hugs and smiles!

maryb119

Thanks for the info! Good to know this little tid bit.

Stitchnripper

Good tip. Thanks

ManiacQuilter2

Thanks for the tip. I am amazed at how often eraser can help with removing other items besides pencil lead.

osewme

Great info to keep in my memory bank. It's amazing how we just "hit" on solutions at times. Thanks for that info.

mirish2

clever thinking. I'll keep this in mind.

tessagin

Thanks for sharing. Amazing the smallest think can do amazing feats.

BETTY62

Thank you for sharing this info with us. I am getting ready to do some applique so it may come in real handy.

sewbizgirl

Thanks for the great tip!

annette1952

Thank you for the tip. I am getting more & more into applique so it is good to know.