Cleaning after Elmers Glue method

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04-26-2013, 04:50 PM

#21

QandE2010

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Elmer's Washable School Glue is not glue at all. It is a starch. Like others said, I've never had any problem.

04-26-2013, 09:32 PM

#22

MimiBug123

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I don't have any trouble. Make sure the glue is dry before you sew the quilt, though. I will NEVER use pins or baste again!

04-27-2013, 02:33 AM

#23

jmoore

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denise0570

Just curious if anyone has had their machine cleaned after using the elmers glue method of basting. I was wondering if the glue gets into your machine by using this. I would love to try it but I'm a little hesitant because of this - thanks.

I have not used it for basting yet, but I use it for all my binding projects (Binding Angel youtube) and only once in a great while, if I apply too much glue and it isn't completely dry, I will get a little smudge on my throat plate, but it wipes right off with a damp towel.

05-20-2013, 04:41 AM

#24

SusanSusan33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

I didn't have an trouble sewing through the dry glue. The quilt wil definitely need to be washed when I get the binding done. It feels like cornflakes in the sandwich.

LOL!! This is how I feel! I am halfway down sewing 3 inch crosshatches tthrough a twin quilt. Lot of cornflakes in this quilt!!

05-20-2013, 06:56 AM

#25

Sierra

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If you are in a hurry, simply iron your glued quilt to dry the glue. That also allows you to make sure there are no wrinkles in your glued sandwich. I also will never use those toxic glues or pin again!!!!

05-20-2013, 09:58 AM

#26

michelleoc

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I just finished quilting a full-size quilt using the Elmer's method and you are right, it's just like Corn Flakes!! But I finished with NO problems, threw it in the washer and dryer and it looks beautiful!! I think I need to buy stock in Elmer's!

05-20-2013, 12:16 PM

#27

Scissor Queen

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Elmer's glue is not sticky. It does not remain tacky like basting sprays do. As long as it is dry it will no longer stick to anything including your needle.