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Old 04-01-2013, 09:22 AM
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I usually use Elmers School glue on HST. They come out perfect everytime. I am always off with pins,
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Hi ScrappyAZ, I keep reading abou Elmer's school glue and would like to try it, it sounds so useful, I'm not sure I can get it here in the U.K but will look it up x
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Schools in the UK should have washable school glue. Ask a first grade teacher.
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Old 04-01-2013, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Letty View Post
Hi ScrappyAZ, I keep reading abou Elmer's school glue and would like to try it, it sounds so useful, I'm not sure I can get it here in the U.K but will look it up x
I am interested in it too so after Googling it I found it here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elmers-Sch...item43b7b3bf25 so I have ordered it and I have also ordered these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crayola-La...item337cd6a47b as so many of the ladies on it have raved about them for marking quilts, at these prices they are worth a try IMO.
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Old 04-01-2013, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by grandme26 View Post
I usually use Elmers School glue on HST. They come out perfect everytime. I am always off with pins,
How do you use it on HSTs?
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You are not the only believer. Everyone kept raving about it so I decided to use it on my last quilt project. I glued the whole quilt together backing, top and all and it really does work! I was amazed. It saved me hours of basting time and the quilt doesn't slip or slide under the sewing machine. I made sure to buy more when I went to the dollar store. I won't go without it now. You won't regret using it.
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Old 04-01-2013, 01:54 PM
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Default glue baste (Elmer's School Glue)

Elmer's School Glue is not a true "Glue", it's actually a starch & washes out easily from any project it's used for. For basting a quilt (not binding), I think I'd dilute it 3 parts water, 1 part glue...or just use spray starch (spray into a lid and apply with a brush).



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Never tried it - I think I'll ask at the guild to see if anyone there has tried it. Don't understand how to do it and am probably afraid of the long-term consequences. (if any)
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Used it to hold ribbons in place when I made fabric trays ... worked like a champ! Will definitely try it on my next quilt.
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Old 04-01-2013, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7 View Post
Never tried it - I think I'll ask at the guild to see if anyone there has tried it. Don't understand how to do it and am probably afraid of the long-term consequences. (if any)
Watch this video (actually a series of 3) on YouTube & see how easy it is to use school glue for binding. I tried it & the results are far superior to using pins.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc
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Old 04-02-2013, 07:01 AM
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Do we need to worry about the glue gumming up our machines? Does it dry completely when it is heat set? I am afraid to ruine my janome.
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