Binding Method
#21
Originally Posted by Linda - K.
I found Sharon's binding with glue method by accident about a year ago. I've tried it on my quilts and love it. The only thing I don't like is the holes on the tips you put on the glue bottle. It's hard for the glue to come out easily and my hand gets very tired squeezing the bottle of glue. I bought the DVD of this method from her web site to make sure I can get answers to my questions if she takes the video off the site. She is one fantastic quilter!
#22
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Lisa Maki of Crooked Nickel Quilts has another method for 'sticking' binding before sewing: 1/4" double sided Steam A Seam. I've tried it, and for wallhangings, you don't even have to sew the 2nd side of the binding! It's faster than glueing. Steam A Seam is water soluble, so if you use it with a quilt that will be washed, you do have to sew the binding.
#23
Originally Posted by JoanneS
Steam A Seam is water soluble, so if you use it with a quilt that will be washed, you do have to sew the binding.
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I haven't used glue sticks for binding, but did try several brands for turning under machine applique on freezer paper backings (a la Harriet Hargrave) and didn't like any of them. I switched to old-fashioned paper paste. This is the white stuff that comes in a jar that we used in kindergarten many, many years ago. Smells like peppermint! Couldn't find it locally, but have been able to purchase it via mail order online. I find it a lot easier to apply and faster to use than glue sticks. I just smear it on with a finger. Because it is a paste, it doesn't have the drag on the fabric that a glue stick has. The brand is Elmer's washable school paste.
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