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    Old 01-11-2013, 08:32 AM
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    You have all convinced me! I HATE using pins, so I'm looking forward to trying the glue. Thanks!
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    Old 01-11-2013, 08:34 AM
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    The flowers and the birds in my avatar were all done with stick glue. There are a lot of little pieces in those flowers and hummingbirds. Even the grass ends were glued down before sewing. I have been using both stick and Elmer's School Glue for years. Sure beats using that spray stuff that has to be superventilated or used outdoors! I use liquid glue dabbed in small amounts to tack a quit to the batting; it can be lifted and reset, always starting form the center and working out. I just did a very complex "dragon" quilt for a Gson going off to college. He designed it and I had it enlarged to 4 feet high and put it together with liquid school glue, then satin stitched the pieces together. I like the liquid better for small work because the stick can pull at the fabric. With the larger pieces you can dab it in places as needed and the stick works great. I always wash my quilts before gifting so any glue stiffness is gone.

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    Old 01-11-2013, 08:54 AM
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    Going to try this ....
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    Old 01-11-2013, 09:04 AM
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    I don't use it for matching seams, but I do use it for basting and I won't do it any other way!
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    Old 01-11-2013, 09:17 AM
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    I have used Elmers Glue for a table runner. Worked like a charm! Only next time I won't use so much glue Make sure you use the washable kind.
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    Old 01-11-2013, 09:20 AM
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    Steady Stitching (post #27) that's a great idea to make a pool of glue & use a flat head pin to apply. I have a tendency to rush & use too much glue. I agree - it only takes a small dot.
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    Old 01-11-2013, 09:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by Gayle8675309
    Hi...I've been reading here and there about some folks using Elmer's School Glue instead of pinning matching seams. Does this really work? Would it be better to use a basting fabric glue?

    I'm interested to see if many of you have tried this and if it works.
    All the time, it is my favorite way of getting my seams to match, I like the Elmers school glue ad it washes out & it is very inexpensive. I find that pinning alone sometimes distorts my fabric and I can't get good seam matches.
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    Old 01-11-2013, 01:03 PM
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    When u glue the binding on, can u then sew it down? Will the needle sew through the glue?
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    Old 01-11-2013, 02:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by thimblesup
    When u glue the binding on, can u then sew it down? Will the needle sew through the glue?
    I use a very thin line of glue then set it with a hot iron before sewing. No problem.
    Make sure it's washable school glue.
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    Old 01-11-2013, 03:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by maverick
    Absolutely without a doubt I do use it. I've posted my tutorial on using Elmer's Washable School Glue many times. In case you're interested here you go.

    http://sandyquilts.blogspot.com/2008...nd-quilts.html
    Where do you purchase the tip for the glue as shown in this video?
    Thanks
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