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    Old 02-21-2015, 10:28 AM
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    I purchased a new to me product a few days ago at a LQS called Apliquick. It is a fusible for preparing needle turn applique pieces. It only has one fusible side-you can trace or print your shapes on it without having to reverse them, fuse it onto the wrong side of your fabric, then cut, adding a turning seam allowance. ( I am doing some intricate pieces, and freezer paper just wasn't working well-the Apliquick is a bit stiffer and I am having better luck with it) I am trying to use elmers washable school glue ( currently out of town and that's all I have) but it isn't working very well....I hope to venture out tomorrow to look for a different type of glue. If I can't locate Roxannes, can you recommend something that may be more readily available that works well? Thanks so much!
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    I always use a washable glue stick. Have you tried that??
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    For this type of thing, I prefer using paste rather than glue. Elmer's no longer makes their school paste (the white stuff in a jar that smelled like peppermint!), but there are substitutes on Amazon that look pretty good. What I like about paste is that it is easy to control the amount as I apply it. I use a fingertip and keep a damp washcloth nearby to wipe off occasionally. If I ever run out of my supply of Elmer's, I will probably try this one:
    http://www.amazon.com/Yasutomo-NP56J...dp/B0027ACSF6/

    This would be another one that would probably work:
    http://www.amazon.com/Gane-All-Purpo...dp/B000S10SNU/

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    Ahhhh....I have Yes paste at home! Stopped at CVS this evening and purchased Elmers washable glue stick-goes on purple, dries clear.....so far, so good! Much better than the liquid glue! Thanks ladies!
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    The glue stick works very well. I also tried the regular glue with no luck. Did you get the Apliquick tools? I got them a couple of weeks ago and just love them. So much easier to turn the fabric.
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    I did not purchase the tools...i am using wooden skewers!
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    What is the difference between this appliquick fusible and other that is fusible on one side only...don't get the difference?......and tools?....and glue for edges....I just turn as I go.....
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    Geri, I am just getting started with the Apliquick, so hopefully someone with more experience will weigh in.....I have a hard time needle turning small and intricate pieces. Apliquick is a fusible stabilizer that disintegrates so the fabric remains soft. No need to remove it after stitching. Eventually, I hope to not need it, but for now, it is greatly improving the appearance of my applique! . The turning tools are a bit pricey for me, so I am just using wooden skewers. One of the tools has a beveled edge-i have an orange stick for manicures at home that I think will do just as well!
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    Originally Posted by Geri B
    What is the difference between this appliquick fusible and other that is fusible on one side only...don't get the difference?......and tools?....and glue for edges....I just turn as I go.....

    I tried to edit my original but it said I went over time allotted ..not....anyway. I went to a site demoing and selling....a bit pricey (for me), but if one is a devoted hand appliquér these might be worth it...I can live without these " toys", but I do love " toys".....

    Oh, the fusible is washable...okay, that's a plus.....it does not stiffen the finished piece....that is a good point....are there any others that wash away?

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    Originally Posted by jillmc
    I did not purchase the tools...i am using wooden skewers!
    Thank you for the suggestion about the wooden skewers! I was looking for a substitute because the original tools are too expensive for me 😢
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