GLUE
05-01-2011, 03:11 AM
#32
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Crayons---google "crayon artist" and take a look at some of the fabulous portraits and pictures Don Marco has drawn...using good ol' Crayolas
Glue...great idea...never thought of it, but bet it would have helped when doing my Sunbonnet Sue that I struggled to hold the pieces in place....
Whatever works...for whomever....all artist, us quilters included, have their methods and mediums. Let's not disparage another's creativity. Sometimes something beautiful comes from the simplest things!!
Glue...great idea...never thought of it, but bet it would have helped when doing my Sunbonnet Sue that I struggled to hold the pieces in place....
Whatever works...for whomever....all artist, us quilters included, have their methods and mediums. Let's not disparage another's creativity. Sometimes something beautiful comes from the simplest things!!
05-01-2011, 03:18 AM
#34
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OHHHHHHHHH thank you!!! You just told me where I can get the tips. I kept wondering through her whole video where she got them. THANKS SO MUCH :)
Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
I too have been out of second grade for MANY years, however I am not OLD either so maybe I shouldn't be quilting, period! :|
I just picked up the bottle tips tonight while I was at Michael's. There are sometimes that I will start pinning a project together and get pulled away having to do something with the kids or around the house. I am always worried that one of the kids or a cat will get ahold of a pin. I don't have the money to have one removed from a cats gut. and I sure in the heck don't want to deal with a husband who has just stepped on one. therefore....I am going to start glueing some seams instead of pinning. Like on bargellos!
I just picked up the bottle tips tonight while I was at Michael's. There are sometimes that I will start pinning a project together and get pulled away having to do something with the kids or around the house. I am always worried that one of the kids or a cat will get ahold of a pin. I don't have the money to have one removed from a cats gut. and I sure in the heck don't want to deal with a husband who has just stepped on one. therefore....I am going to start glueing some seams instead of pinning. Like on bargellos!
05-01-2011, 03:22 AM
#35
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People from the US and Europe seem to do a lot of gluing. It is only just catching on in Australia, from my observation, and I think it has its uses.This is especially so on curved piecing as it keeps everything anchored before sewing and saves a lot of unpicking. I have glued a lot of wall hangings together before sewing and it saved a lot on time and thread.
I have both re-positional glue and one semi permanent one. The re-positional on is good for landscape quilt wall hangings.I also don't worry about getting the expensive stuff the quilt shops sell. I just use ordinary washable glue as long as it is acid free and it all washes out.
I have both re-positional glue and one semi permanent one. The re-positional on is good for landscape quilt wall hangings.I also don't worry about getting the expensive stuff the quilt shops sell. I just use ordinary washable glue as long as it is acid free and it all washes out.
05-01-2011, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Happy Tails
OHHHHHHHHH thank you!!! You just told me where I can get the tips. I kept wondering through her whole video where she got them. THANKS SO MUCH :)
05-01-2011, 03:42 AM
#39
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I have been quilting for almost 60 years and keep several different kinds of glue in my workroom. All used for specific purposes. Just make sure you use an archival safe, washable glue on any quilts that you expect to be heirlooms. Non washable art quilts ... you might not want to use this type of glue.
I use glue sometimes for paper piecing, applique, bindings and many more things (like keeping zippers in place, t shirt hems, buttons, etc.) You do not need a lot, just a bit and make sure it is dry before sewing through it.
I use glue sometimes for paper piecing, applique, bindings and many more things (like keeping zippers in place, t shirt hems, buttons, etc.) You do not need a lot, just a bit and make sure it is dry before sewing through it.
05-01-2011, 03:45 AM
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Speaking of Elmer's.....
I told my son to pick up some spray glue so I could sandwich my quilt, and he came back with the Elmer's spray glue, which he got at the Dollar General for 3.00. It is only about 4 oz., enough to do 1 quilt. So far I really like it. It sprays a fine mist, no spitting little ball.
syl
I told my son to pick up some spray glue so I could sandwich my quilt, and he came back with the Elmer's spray glue, which he got at the Dollar General for 3.00. It is only about 4 oz., enough to do 1 quilt. So far I really like it. It sprays a fine mist, no spitting little ball.
syl
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