BKrenning

I have used glue with paper piecing to keep my fabrics from flopping the wrong way; to hold applique in place and to hold batting in place while doing little 4" quilt as you go blocks. "Whatever works" is my motto!

grayma

Thank you for posting this tip. I will have to try it.

Furza Flyin

Using Glue is so much safer for those of us on blood thinners. I bought a very small bottle that I refill from the cheeper larger bottles. The small bottle is easy to handle and takes up less space on my ironing board.

Grambi

Have you tried the glue sticks? You can get Elmers School Glue in package of 3 or 4 cheaply at the dollar store. You might find it easier than bottled glue. It is temporary and washable. I took an applique class that used freezer paper and glue sticks as an alternative to needle turn

gale

:roll: I know lots of grownups that use glue. Me included. In fact I still use markers, colored pencils and even crayons sometimes.

There's nothing wrong with using things like glue to make things easier. If you don't want to, fine, but don't disparage those that choose to.

Sadiemae

I love to color and I have been out of 2nd grade for more than 40 years. I wonder that means...Never too old to have fun?

Granchris

Glue or an acid free glue stick will save you lots of time if you are putting binding on a round object like a bib, no pins every inch required and you can make it perfect. Works wonderful for the Heart- shaped potholders that will drive you nuts. Really you can use it on a lot of different projects. I keep several sticks and bottles close by.

Tropical

I have read about using glue before and haven't used it yet. I think I will try it as soon as I get this weeks groceries and can get some Elmers Glue Sticks. I think it will save me from dropping so many pins because of my carpal tunnel and arthritis. Thanks for the tip. :)

hobbykat1955

Never used the glue trick..I just do a fast machine basting stitch and then go right over it if all lines up...If not just pull out in one string, make adjustments and baste again

watterstide

my first use of glue sticks:
when i am doing string or strip quilts on muslin..saves the pressing with the iron.