Jane Quilter - thanks for your story. One time I had a quilt that I used too much glue on as well. It was stiff as a board... but it all washed out. Its good to know that the glue will soften up
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I usually wash in cold water but found that glue did not completely come out with cold water. I also have a top load high efficiency washer. Once I switched to warm water I haven't had any problems.
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I recently made a wallhanging following Sharon Schamber's applique methods. I used a lot of the white washable and school stick Elmer's glue. Her instructions were to soak the quilt after finishing in warm water and Synthropol for at least 2 hours, and that if the quilt is still stiff from the glue, etc., it would be because the quilt wasn't soaked for at least 2 hours. I followed her advice, and the wallhanging came out beautifully soft! Hope this helps!
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It's all a function of how much water is used (and possibly the temperature). Just keep washing the quilt until the glue's gone. Tell her not to worry.
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Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter
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I usually wash in cold water but found that glue did not completely come out with cold water. I also have a top load high efficiency washer. Once I switched to warm water I haven't had any problems.
After that, I always use warm water and a little soap and it all comes out. No soaking needed. Even in my HE front loader washer. I love the glue method. So easy and fast and accurate. |
I just posted a question about fray block. What I used was rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and just dabbed it a little at a time. The fray block is washable and dry cleanable, it was on a dark fabric and it really stuck out. Have her try the rubbing alcohol,, hopefully that will help.
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