using glue - any tips to be sure it all washes out?
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using glue - any tips to be sure it all washes out?
I have read here on the board about using washable glue when making a quilt. I am finishing up my first quilt using the washable glue sticks. I tried not to use too much, but when we are piecing 300 squares I am sure the amount of glue used is more than I first intended to use. I am glad that I used the glue - it made things soooooo much easier.
Now when I wash it, are there any tips to help all of the glue wash out? I am thinking that I will let it soak, but not sure how long.
I would appreciate any thoughts
Thank you
Now when I wash it, are there any tips to help all of the glue wash out? I am thinking that I will let it soak, but not sure how long.
I would appreciate any thoughts
Thank you
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It may not all come out the first time. I used a glue stick on a binding, and after washing part of the binding was still stiff from the glue. A second washing removed the rest of the glue. It might help to soak the quilt for a while before agitating, so the glue softens up.
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I usually wash with cold water but I found out that didn't get the glue out so washed it with warm water and that did the trick. I have never used a glue stick but rather liquid washable glue. I don't know if that makes a difference or not. I also have a high efficiency washer so put the setting on bulky which adds more water to the washer.
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