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Debra Mc 08-03-2012 07:19 AM

Just had a thought. I am about to make a rag quilt & this would work great for putting the batting in the sandwich. A dot in each corner would hold it & I won't have to worry about it shifting when I put in embroidery frame to quilt. Thanks for tip.

Donna in Mo 08-03-2012 11:25 AM

Yes, the white glue dries clear and so does the purple glue stick. I personally use the glue stick. Lots less mess to deal with and it holds well.

noahscats7 08-03-2012 05:44 PM

When you use the glue, open it only enough to get little dots out when you squeeze it. Put the dots every 1/4" , fold it inplace and heat with iron. It only takes seconds to dry it. I only glue the corners, 2'' in each directions as the rest is easy to fold and sew as you go. Washable white school glue is what I use.

Latrinka 08-03-2012 06:37 PM

Wow, gonna have to try this!

ctipton 08-03-2012 07:21 PM

I have really learned a lot.. Thanks

COYOTEMAGIC 08-03-2012 07:42 PM

I never use an iron on it, also use a thin line and not a dot.

The only issue I can see with a wall hanging is that it may yellow over time. I had that happen to me on a quilt I had put aside an hadn't finished and washed. The yellowing did come out in the wash though

Pickles 08-03-2012 09:32 PM

I have used the school glue for years now and love it , sure makes everything so much easer:)

Tartan 08-04-2012 04:52 AM


Originally Posted by COYOTEMAGIC (Post 5416435)
I never use an iron on it, also use a thin line and not a dot.

The only issue I can see with a wall hanging is that it may yellow over time. I had that happen to me on a quilt I had put aside an hadn't finished and washed. The yellowing did come out in the wash though

That is good to know, COYOTEMAGIC. What a wealth of information QB members have to share. I hadn't thought of it yellowing over time.

2pedersens 08-04-2012 12:42 PM

I have used the Elmer's glue for lots of things in sewing and I love it. Does anyone know where to get the tips that Sharon Schamber suggests using? I have looked everywhere and can not locate them.

1screech 08-04-2012 07:51 PM

I used it and it was so stiff, I did not think I would ever get the binding stitched down. I do hand stitch my bindings down. It did wash out fine.


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