GLUE
05-01-2011, 02:13 PM
#91
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Originally Posted by watterstide
you don't need to worry about the edges really. when i do my bindings, i just do a thin line and then press it in place. i have never had a problem with any glue getting on/in my machine. ALL of it washes out..i always wash my quilts before they leave the house.
05-01-2011, 02:35 PM
#92
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I just started using glue for applique work and it is easier than using the tiny applique pins. I think I may even try it on putting blocks together, I bet it would work great for circle work! I too, have finished second grade but I am not too old to try new ways of doing things.
05-01-2011, 03:33 PM
#93
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Location: Clovis California
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Thank you f rogers for introducing this topic!
I am a clutz when it comes to regular quilting and get so frustrated with it because I am constantly sticking myself with pins and couldn't line anything up to sew without them. That is the reason I went to paper piecing, and used the glue for binding. Why, oh why, don't I have enough imagination to have thought about using the glue for lining up and for applique.
I am going to try this method with traditional quilt making and see what happens. Thanks again.
I am a clutz when it comes to regular quilting and get so frustrated with it because I am constantly sticking myself with pins and couldn't line anything up to sew without them. That is the reason I went to paper piecing, and used the glue for binding. Why, oh why, don't I have enough imagination to have thought about using the glue for lining up and for applique.
I am going to try this method with traditional quilt making and see what happens. Thanks again.
05-01-2011, 03:55 PM
#94
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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I have not quilted forever, but been doing it a long time. I don't need nor do I have anyone looking over my shoulder dictating to me how to do what I do. If it works for me, does it matter to anyone else? I have been out of school for over 35 years. I have never stopped using glue...and don't plan on it now either. The glue works wonders for those of us with tiny projects and seams when a pin is just too much. Its easier. Its faster. Doesn't move either. If it washes out, how would you know if I used it or not?
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05-01-2011, 04:37 PM
#95
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Spring Branch, Texas
Posts: 981
Originally Posted by incoming2me
I've not found the glue tips when I've looked at Joann's, Micheal's, or Hobby Lobby.
I did, however, find this at Office depot for $1.65!
The tip may not be as fine as the other applicators (I've not seen them)
but, it is much thinner than the standard Elmer's Glue bottle.
The dual tip is great!
I've used the "thicker" flat end to attach binding easily without pins.
I did, however, find this at Office depot for $1.65!
The tip may not be as fine as the other applicators (I've not seen them)
but, it is much thinner than the standard Elmer's Glue bottle.
The dual tip is great!
I've used the "thicker" flat end to attach binding easily without pins.
05-01-2011, 04:38 PM
#96
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Spring Branch, Texas
Posts: 981
Originally Posted by incoming2me
I've not found the glue tips when I've looked at Joann's, Micheal's, or Hobby Lobby.
I did, however, find this at Office depot for $1.65!
The tip may not be as fine as the other applicators (I've not seen them)
but, it is much thinner than the standard Elmer's Glue bottle.
The dual tip is great!
I've used the "thicker" flat end to attach binding easily without pins.
I did, however, find this at Office depot for $1.65!
The tip may not be as fine as the other applicators (I've not seen them)
but, it is much thinner than the standard Elmer's Glue bottle.
The dual tip is great!
I've used the "thicker" flat end to attach binding easily without pins.
05-01-2011, 07:45 PM
#100
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 4,599
I was looking at the bottle tips and came across a small (29.6 ml) bottle of Deco Art Foam Paint. It has a real small fine tip on it. I bought this paint for around $1.00 at Michael's. I drained the paint, and rinsed the bottle out (cleaned out nicely with water). I refill that little bottle with Elmer's School Glue and it works just beautifully. What I especially like is that it has a lid that snaps onto the tip and seals it. Can't be beat!
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