Originally Posted by Sharon Pederson
Hi Nancy: I've been using rubber cement on my applique quilts for 25 years and haven't had any problems - but you are right - it doesn't smell very good while applying it. It works well because it stays flexible and 'releases' when you want to remove the freezer paper. I've recently discovered 'repositionable' glue sticks (Scotch brand, Lapel Stick, and Sewline) and they work very well also. The big thing is being able to remove the freezer paper which is why ordinary glue sticks won't work - once they are dry it is a permanent bond.
I hope that helps allay any fears about using rubber cement but if you'd rather something that's a little less smelly go for the above mentioned glue sticks. Cheers, Sharon Pederson. P S - you can't get it in the UK (I had to ship some ahead when I taught there).
Hi Sharon--I bought your RoS DVD and have learned a great deal from it. It's really wonderful. I am among the subset of fans who didn't pick up on the fact that the accompanying GO! dies (which I also have) don't include a seam allowance (in hindsight I realized the only fabric you demonstrated cutting in the DVD were those 1" circles you recommended be secured using the rough edge method.
What about the stencil kit? Do the stencils include the seam allowance?
Lastly, to return to the rubber cement thread, what does washing do to any cement residues after the freezer paper is removed? Can residue be washed out or does its chemical makeup preclude that?
Many thanks. Fran