Reynold's freezer paper is in the grocery store along with the foil and waxed paper section.

Thanks a lot

Suzanne
I use a variation of your method to make circles; I use the sticky dots (office supply store) instead of the template – because they stay in place there is no need to mark the fabric – I make the running stitch, draw it up tightly around the dot and press the seam allowance against the sticky side; To get the dot out, I make a slash in the back and pull it out with a hemostat. The smaller dots, if they are white, sometimes I just leave them in place – the glue side is against the seam allowance and in a couple of months the glue is completely dry. And just a note of caution for those of you that want to try this method, never use the iron on any sticky stuff – tape, dots, labels-- because the glue will never came out of the fabric.
Lucia

Ruth
What kind of glue is that and what does it look like? Do you still have to wet the fabric to get the freezer paper out? I would like to try it with YLI Wash-a-Way Paper and Stable Magic; I agree with you about the glue sticks; too massy for my taste and I get the glue all over my fingers. Thanks :?
Lucia

The Avery glue pen I use is in a white plastic pen casing, the glue inside is blue when wet but dries clear. The glue is in stick form and you turn the barrell of the pen to advance it. The glue itself is only about 1/4 in. wide. Perfect for seam allowances. It is just sticky enough to hold the fabric to the back of the freezer paper while you stitch, but releases easily when you want it to. I have never had to wet the fabric to remove the paper. I tried the stable magic you mentioned but still prefer the freezer paper from the quilt shop, not the the one on a role from the supermarket, it really does make a difference!

I've used the wash-away paper and was pretty unhappy with the results.
You can wash it out, but it's a gooy,gluey mess and you have to soak it quite awhile before it's gone, wrong side down in the tub or basin so the glue will sink to the bottom. Then, check the seams for excess glue residue. What it really is, is a very thin sheet of glue. If any of you try it and have better results, please let me know how. I used it for a paper-piecing quilt top (which I'm quilting right now :) Oh Happy Day!)

Hello. I bought some at the grocery store. Its by Renolds. The high end grocery stores usually have it though too.

Margaret

does the stickum from the labels do anything to the fabric?
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Hi Ruth
THANK YOU! Yes a big thank you for sharing the Avery glue. :shock: I will never use a glue stick again! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Lucia

Has anyone ever tried using usd dryer fabric softner sheets? After they have been run through the dryer they are great for applique. I used them on a sunbonnet sue quilt and a butterfly quilt. I find that I don't ahve as much patience as I sued to and do not do much needle turned applique anymore. Sew the dryer sheet to the ight side of your piece,trim the seam, and cut a slit in the back of the sheet and turn right side out! Press and you can either slipstich your piece to the background or use the invisible hem stitch on the machne. Hope this helps someone. :)

Vicki, I'm gonna try that! My applique always looks bad. I think I can do that.

Just be careful of corners when you turn. I once poked all the way through at a corner. Got a little too enthusiastic about a really sharp corner. Also make sure you use used dryer sheets. The perfume or softner or something will stain your fabric when pressing if the sheets are brand new. All of this I larned the hard way. Hope it helps. :D

Vicki,
Yes, I have used the dryer sheets and they work well. Once you have pressed the sides out after turning, cut away the extra dryer sheet leaving just a rim of dryer sheet. This will remove another layer if you are hand quilting.
Also, if you have a pile of sheets to press before using, cover your surface with a scrap of fabric as you will have a build up of "softener" on your pressing surface. Not pretty, but it smells great. Suzanne

Vicki
I have used them; I collect a stack first, place them in a laundry bag and toss it in the dryer a few times with the laundry until they are really soft; I want to try to wash them first, but did not get to that yet. I also try different ones and chose the one I like the most, “Bounce”. You would think they are all the same, but not true; some are softer than others. :roll:
Lucia

Thre was a ladythatwent to the same church as I did that used to drop them off at the house by the bags full--came in handy, cause that was a lot more than I'd ever use. Sometimes just to be safe, I'd toss a handful in the dryer with a load-just to make sure they had all the softner out of them.

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Hi GeeGee, I am new to this forum. I saw your darling quilt block you posted back in December for Kathy about applique and the blanket stitch. The square had a 5 petal flower which consisted of five circles. How can I get that pattern? Thanks for any help you can give to me.
marymargaret

I've been trying out this applique stuff! I'm even beginning to enjoy it. :lol:

Now, Ruth Cozadd recommended an Avery glue pen. I found one at Staples today but it said it was a permament glue. I have always thought we wanted a washable glue. HELP! I wanted to try some of the different methods that have been posted but this one really has me stumped.

A very belated thanks to Suz for her detailed directions. They are so clear and easy to follow.

Thank you to everyone who has shared all of their wisdom here. It's most appreciated!
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I also tried the Avery glue and I understood is permanent on paper, but washable on fabric. I do not have the package anymore.
And I take the opportunity to thank Ruth Cozad for this great information. I never liked glue on freezer paper, but I think I will change my appliqué method.
Lucia

Hello again, the Avery glue pen is not permant on the fabric or the freezer paper I have never had any problem getting mine out. The fabric glue sticks I tried were much more difficut for me. Remember the instructions on the lable are not what we are using the glue for. Also if in doubt always do a sample first.

Hi Ruth
I am curious about your appliqué method with the Avery glue; how did you find out about the Avery pens? Anybody I mention to never heard about them, including myself. And I love to go around Staples and look for “stuff” to use in quilting. :mrgreen: It is fantastic glue, anyway, at least for appliqué… I have too many half dried glue sticks to use on paper.
Again, thanks for the tip. :D :D
Lucia

Lucia,
I found the Avery glue pins in staples back with the glue sticks.

They are also online at Avery. They are listed under glue sticks but if you scroll to the end there is the glue pin. When I typed in glue pin under their search they didn't recognize it, their own product. Weird.

Hope this helps.
:-)

Hi Lucia, I can't remember what led me to the Avery glue pens, once I found them I've never used anything else that I liked as well. I am always one to try to do things faster or easier even if it is not conventional quilting techniques. Also remember whenever you to try to search for a product that you know a company sells, be sure to check your spelling and try several if necassary. I know how frustrating this can be.