Gluing is GREAT!
#31
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Good to know. Having heard about using it for binding, I was thinking of using it to hold the rows of Easy Street instead of pins. Chickened out and went with the pins... Next time around, when doing something that big, I'm going to give the glue a whirl. Thanks again!
#32
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I love the glue for basting quilt sandwiches and bindings. So when does the glue NOT work?
I had taken some GFG hexes along to Peru to do in down time. While I was hand basting the seam allowances, I thought there must be an easier way. (I'm certainly not fond of hand sewing.) I didn't think I could glue because I knew I couldn't glue the seam allowance to the paper inserts. Then I figured out to just do the corners and just put the glue on the edges, not on the paper. I did a hundred or so and passed them out. (We are finishing up this GFG that we got from a lady who got sick and couldn't finish it. She had THOUSANDS of hexes already basted, but there were many more to go. There are about ten of us working on this.) So, I found out that with only the corners glued, the papers fall out before the last few sides are sewn. It's really hard to put those papers back in so the rest can be sewn. Back to hand basting. At least I have help.
I had taken some GFG hexes along to Peru to do in down time. While I was hand basting the seam allowances, I thought there must be an easier way. (I'm certainly not fond of hand sewing.) I didn't think I could glue because I knew I couldn't glue the seam allowance to the paper inserts. Then I figured out to just do the corners and just put the glue on the edges, not on the paper. I did a hundred or so and passed them out. (We are finishing up this GFG that we got from a lady who got sick and couldn't finish it. She had THOUSANDS of hexes already basted, but there were many more to go. There are about ten of us working on this.) So, I found out that with only the corners glued, the papers fall out before the last few sides are sewn. It's really hard to put those papers back in so the rest can be sewn. Back to hand basting. At least I have help.
#33
Thats good to know you shouldn't use glue to do the hexies! I had thought about it when stitching away, and wondering if there were an easier way. LOL. I have had papers fall out, and it is a bear to get them back in, so I now take one fairly large stitch in each "flat" side of the hexie. When its time to remove the papers, I just clip the stitch on the front, so when I remove the paper, it pulls all the threads to the back side. Papers won't fall out, and that extra stitch seems to stableize the fabric for stitching. How nice you you all to finish the GFG for your sick friend.
#34
I used the school glue on a couple of table runners to try it out. Just LOVE it!!! No spray fumes, no pins to reposition, no long, drawn out basting session. This will be my favorite way to baste from now on!!!
#35
Good to know. Having heard about using it for binding, I was thinking of using it to hold the rows of Easy Street instead of pins. Chickened out and went with the pins... Next time around, when doing something that big, I'm going to give the glue a whirl. Thanks again!
#36
Can you all tell me if you all use the special thin nozzle that I've read about others using. I have looked every place but can't seem to find one. If so, where do you find it? Iii'm afraid to use the glue without one for fear of putting it on too heavy. Thanks,
#38
I think the trick in matching points is to use a very small drop on the seam, right? Is it really faster to sew a seam since you have to press it? Would it be easier/faster if you used the little Clover iron? Do you do this on your pressing board? Lots of questions tonight. Thanks.
#39
I think the trick in matching points is to use a very small drop on the seam, right? Is it really faster to sew a seam since you have to press it? Would it be easier/faster if you used the little Clover iron? Do you do this on your pressing board? Lots of questions tonight. Thanks.
#40
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Just a few questions:
Is there a difference between using the Elmers glue stick or the liquid glue in a bottle?
Does one work better than the other for different sewing?
Does anyone use it for applique instead of starch?
Is there a difference between using the Elmers glue stick or the liquid glue in a bottle?
Does one work better than the other for different sewing?
Does anyone use it for applique instead of starch?
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