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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 8272006)
... I melted a glue stick and repoured it in a empty chap stick container for basting hexies. I had better control and less glue per dab.
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If glue sticks don't work, why not use Elmer's Washable School Glue? That works very well.
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thanks for the info
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Originally Posted by Jingle
(Post 8272126)
If glue sticks don't work, why not use Elmer's Washable School Glue? That works very well.
My favorite sewing tool. The tiniest dab will hold anything you don't want to shift while you sew, even curves. |
I just used one for basting 1/2" hexies, and that cut down the basting time quite a bit. I was a little worried about getting the paper out afterwards, but it came out easily. Will definitely use that method again.
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I use the ELmers purple school glue sticks all the time. I love them. I use them for basting and to turn the edges for machine applique. I also love Roxannes glue baste it.
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The glue sticks are my favorite for curved piecing. I run the glue on both pieces and then ease the pieces together. Then sewing the 1/4" seam is just as easy as if it's straight piecing.
However, I can't imagine how I would use it for basting--Elmer's Washable School Glue is my go to for that. Just basted a king size quilt that I quilted in 3rds a la Marti Michell--went beautifully! |
If you live in an area where it's hot, and they get too soft, put them in the refrigerator to keep them solid; less mess?
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Originally Posted by sewnclog
(Post 8272765)
If you live in an area where it's hot, and they get too soft, put them in the refrigerator to keep them solid; less mess?
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Originally Posted by seazteddy
(Post 8271749)
I see that many use elmers glue but not glue sticks. anyone try glue sticks?
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