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    Old 07-03-2012, 09:04 AM
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    I think it sounds like a fabulous idea - thank you.

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    Old 07-03-2012, 09:19 AM
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    That is such a great idea. I have a medium size quilt I have been stalling on for two reasons - can't think of a quilting design and didn't want to do my regular pin basting and have to FMQ around the pins or remove them and break my "zone" such that it is (I am far from expert). Will definitely try this.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 02:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I thinned out Elmer's school glue with water and sprayed it like the spray adhesive. Not strong smell or fumes to deal with. A hot iron and it held the quilt together fine and cost many $ less then the spray.
    What a great idea!! I have used Elmer's school glue, but never in a spray.
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    Oh, I LOVE the way you think!!!! I've gotta remember that trick!
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    Old 07-03-2012, 03:56 PM
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    I love this method. I saw Sharon's video too. I use the school glue & no problems.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 04:11 PM
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    Spraying the watered down Elmers Glue also sounds like a great idea I'll have to try. But does the quilt sandwich have to be ironed? I don't understand why it needs to be ironed.
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    Great tip. May have to try this in the future. Thanks for the heads-up.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 06:11 PM
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    I've used Elmers for years. Someone asked me to discribe the process I use in this thread. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t180790-2.html Post #51

    The glue washes out just fine with no staining or issues. Just be sure not to glob on the glue or you will break your needle.
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    Great ideas for smaller projects...maybe worth a try on a UFO that you're not so fond of.
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    Old 07-03-2012, 06:45 PM
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    Thanks for the tip will have to try it. Pinning or basting can take a long time and this will save some.
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