Glue for Apliquick?

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08-05-2019, 07:10 PM

#11

Blinky

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Thank you about the tool substitute!!

08-05-2019, 11:34 PM

#12

notmorecraft

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Location: east kilbride Scotland

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I use lobster cutlery? Not sure what to call them, I already had them and they look identical to the Apliquick tools, prob pick some up in either dollar store or Walmart .

08-06-2019, 04:05 AM

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Blinky

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Thank you so much, notmorecraft!!! Will look for them!!!

08-06-2019, 04:06 AM

#14

eparys

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Join Date: Sep 2008

Location: New England, USA

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I bought the Appliquick at Vermont Quilt Festival two years ago and just got around to using it. I used a washable School Glue Stick - worked fine for me. While I did not purchase the tools at the time, I took a deep breath and ordered them from Amazon after trying to do it without the tools. The one tool I found invaluable was the tool with the flat end. I was reasonably pleased with the outcome - the pieces were not stiff but still easy to handle.

08-06-2019, 04:35 AM

#15

Onebyone

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Southern USA

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I use the glue stick made by Applique. It's the best tube glue I have ever used. The glue comes two to a package and not expensive. I bought the tools and they are wonderful. The difference between them and the seafood tools is that the Applique tools are much heavier and the extra weight gives better control when turning the fabric. Hard to explain but if you compare the tools in use it's easy to know the difference. I buy the glue from The Quilt Show if I can't find it at the quilt shop. It sells out fast there.

08-06-2019, 05:05 AM

#16

FWLover

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Join Date: Jul 2019

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jillmc

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!

My daughter taught me and she said to keep a wooden toothpick in your mouth to keep it wet. It clings to the fabric better than dry. I found some fancier toothpicks that are only pointed on one end. I like them best. I am still practicing on larger pieces so just using the little tiny straight pins to hold element in place.

08-06-2019, 06:14 AM

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Blinky

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Posts: 515

I am sure the appliquick tools work great...but it would be nice if I could afford the tools but can’t so was looking for the alternative tools. Going through some stressful times in my life right now.