Elmer's Glue
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sandwich with Elmers
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I've (Elmer's School) glue basted the sandwich, then left it for several months before getting back to it. I've never had any trouble getting the glue out, in the first wash. I use warm water (all fabrics have been pre-washed) and regular detergent, using the bulky/bedding setting, on my washer.
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I tried the glue one time. Watered it down and put it in a squirt bottle. It doesn't 'squirt' good. Just kind of dribbles . Then when it dried it was hard. What did I do wrong?
I'm so bad. I've read about it over and over so I tried it. I just laid the backing down, drizzled glue on half of it then topped with half the batting, spread it with my hands, smoothing as I went. Wash up, repeat with other half, then repeat with top. Then ironed, then rest overnight. Done and then quilt.
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STOP THE INSANITY OF BUYING ROXANNE'S GLUE BASTE IT REFILS! I just saw the 6 oz. bottle selling for $20!
You can purchase a gallon of Elmer's for $11.99 on Amazon. Saving you $415 on Roxanne's refill. BTW if anyone is wondering about Roxanne's glue, it is Elmer's or a cheaper version! Love their tips, but don't waste your money on the glue. Elmer's works the same. When I put the Elmer's on my quilt I use a painter's edge tool after each layer to smooth....its like having a huge spatula....its about 24" long with a plastic side to grip and a metal edge to smooth with. Got it at Harbor Freight for $3.00.
You can purchase a gallon of Elmer's for $11.99 on Amazon. Saving you $415 on Roxanne's refill. BTW if anyone is wondering about Roxanne's glue, it is Elmer's or a cheaper version! Love their tips, but don't waste your money on the glue. Elmer's works the same. When I put the Elmer's on my quilt I use a painter's edge tool after each layer to smooth....its like having a huge spatula....its about 24" long with a plastic side to grip and a metal edge to smooth with. Got it at Harbor Freight for $3.00.
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I have used both the liquid and the glue stick for various quilting projects. Both work well. I also use another technique that I found on this site from another member. Starch works too. I use StaFlo liquid starch diluted half and half in a spray bottle. I like this better than spray adhesive and less expensive. Around $3 for a 1/2 gallon at Walmart. I am usually in a hurry so I use a hot iron to get it dry. I just finished a Quilt as You Go in panels and the starch worked great for holding the layers together for the quilting. The only problem I had with the starch was that I had to launder my ironing board cover because it was stiff from the overspray.
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Did you use the Elmer's 'School' glue? It must be washable 'School Glue' or all bets are off. I never water mine down, just use it straight from the bottle. It is slightly firm (not really hard), until you wash the quilt.
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