My experience with Glue Basting.
#151
I enjoy watching Sharon Schamber videos. Have not thought any farther on this quilt than where I am , but now when I get to the binding I will be using the glue.
#152
Even with using the normal tip on my Elmers Washable School Glue, I am able to get just a dab. One of the nice things about quilters, we all have our preferred methods and love to share them, so what works for one might or might not work for another. But we all love sharing!!!! I know that I swear by this method also!
#153
Cheater! I'm gonna tell the quilt police...oh, wait...there are no quilt police around here...ah, so you are safe! LOL... great idea. I used to glue baste my mitered corners & bindings...haven't in awhile. But this will make for a great nine patch for an Irish chain. will actually save time.
One hint...I saw this on youtube...switch the direction you put the pins in...having the point of the pin right at the edge of the fabric's cut edge (instead of having the head of the pin there.
Really like the colors you have here!
One hint...I saw this on youtube...switch the direction you put the pins in...having the point of the pin right at the edge of the fabric's cut edge (instead of having the head of the pin there.
Really like the colors you have here!
I just really fell in love with these fabrics. Thanks!
#154
Charlene, I had often wondered if light weight inter facing would work with the thin fabric. I'm new to quilting so I didn't know how it would affect the quilting part. So far I've ony machine quilted, but would like to know if it would make hand quilting difficult.
#155
When using elmers school glue, does it work to glue it on the table then carry it to the ironing board for pressing
or would the glued spots come apart when moving it? Or, do you do one dot of glue
at a time & without moving it, press it right there?
(I'm talking about a strip of squares--when sewing 2 glued strips together)
or would the glued spots come apart when moving it? Or, do you do one dot of glue
at a time & without moving it, press it right there?
(I'm talking about a strip of squares--when sewing 2 glued strips together)
Last edited by needles3thread; 07-24-2012 at 02:36 PM.
#157
I totally believe in basting my binding with glue. It takes a few minutes to baste it, but I can hand sew the back of the binding in front of the tv and never get poked or lose a pin in my recliner. Try it, you will love it.
#158
When using elmers school glue, does it work to glue it on the table then carry it to the ironing board for pressing
or would the glued spots come apart when moving it? Or, do you do one dot of glue
at a time & without moving it, press it right there?
(I'm talking about a strip of squares--when sewing 2 glued strips together)
or would the glued spots come apart when moving it? Or, do you do one dot of glue
at a time & without moving it, press it right there?
(I'm talking about a strip of squares--when sewing 2 glued strips together)
I did one glue spot at a time at first, then got brave and discovered that being careful, I could lay the iron down on top of as many sections as it would cover. Sometimes, the glue would kind of stick to the iron (but just occasionally), then I would take hold of the hanging fabric and just give it a tad pull and it came right off.
Another tip, I have forgot to mention is using a pressing sheet. At first, not thinking and planning correctly, I did it directly onto the ironing board cover. Now I have all kinds of little glue spots all over. No big deal, they will wash out with no trouble. But it creates less work than rewashing the ironing board over and over instead of the pressing sheet. If you do not have a pressing sheet, use an old towel or something. Again though, everyone has there own preferences and experimenting and finding out what works for you is the best!
#160
I have never sewn my binding down by hand. Recently, I began a hand applique project and am finding, like so many in other posts have stated it is totally relaxing. I was thinking about giving the hand sewn binding a try and see what I think. Great tip about not loosing pins in the chair...they do have a bite! Ask me how I know. LOL.
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