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QandE2010 04-26-2013 04:50 PM
Elmer's Washable School Glue is not glue at all. It is a starch. Like others said, I've never had any problem.

MimiBug123 04-26-2013 09:32 PM
I don't have any trouble. Make sure the glue is dry before you sew the quilt, though. I will NEVER use pins or baste again!

jmoore 04-27-2013 02:33 AM
Originally Posted by denise0570 (Post 6022561)
Just curious if anyone has had their machine cleaned after using the elmers glue method of basting. I was wondering if the glue gets into your machine by using this. I would love to try it but I'm a little hesitant because of this - thanks.
I have not used it for basting yet, but I use it for all my binding projects (Binding Angel youtube) and only once in a great while, if I apply too much glue and it isn't completely dry, I will get a little smudge on my throat plate, but it wipes right off with a damp towel.

SusanSusan33 05-20-2013 04:41 AM
Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 6023351)
I didn't have an trouble sewing through the dry glue. The quilt wil definitely need to be washed when I get the binding done. It feels like cornflakes in the sandwich.
LOL!! This is how I feel! I am halfway down sewing 3 inch crosshatches tthrough a twin quilt. Lot of cornflakes in this quilt!! :)

Sierra 05-20-2013 06:56 AM
If you are in a hurry, simply iron your glued quilt to dry the glue. That also allows you to make sure there are no wrinkles in your glued sandwich. I also will never use those toxic glues or pin again!!!!

michelleoc 05-20-2013 09:58 AM
I just finished quilting a full-size quilt using the Elmer's method and you are right, it's just like Corn Flakes!! But I finished with NO problems, threw it in the washer and dryer and it looks beautiful!! I think I need to buy stock in Elmer's!

Scissor Queen 05-20-2013 12:16 PM
Elmer's glue is not sticky. It does not remain tacky like basting sprays do. As long as it is dry it will no longer stick to anything including your needle.


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