Glue for Apliquick?
 

I purchased a new to me product a few days ago at a LQS called Apliquick. It is a fusible for preparing needle turn applique pieces. It only has one fusible side-you can trace or print your shapes on it without having to reverse them, fuse it onto the wrong side of your fabric, then cut, adding a turning seam allowance. ( I am doing some intricate pieces, and freezer paper just wasn't working well-the Apliquick is a bit stiffer and I am having better luck with it) I am trying to use elmers washable school glue ( currently out of town and that's all I have) but it isn't working very well....I hope to venture out tomorrow to look for a different type of glue. If I can't locate Roxannes, can you recommend something that may be more readily available that works well? Thanks so much!

I always use a washable glue stick. Have you tried that??

For this type of thing, I prefer using paste rather than glue. Elmer's no longer makes their school paste (the white stuff in a jar that smelled like peppermint!), but there are substitutes on Amazon that look pretty good. What I like about paste is that it is easy to control the amount as I apply it. I use a fingertip and keep a damp washcloth nearby to wipe off occasionally. If I ever run out of my supply of Elmer's, I will probably try this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Yasutomo-NP56J...dp/B0027ACSF6/

This would be another one that would probably work:
http://www.amazon.com/Gane-All-Purpo...dp/B000S10SNU/

Ahhhh....I have Yes paste at home! Stopped at CVS this evening and purchased Elmers washable glue stick-goes on purple, dries clear.....so far, so good! Much better than the liquid glue! Thanks ladies!

The glue stick works very well. I also tried the regular glue with no luck. Did you get the Apliquick tools? I got them a couple of weeks ago and just love them. So much easier to turn the fabric.

I did not purchase the tools...i am using wooden skewers! :)

What is the difference between this appliquick fusible and other that is fusible on one side only...don't get the difference?......and tools?....and glue for edges....I just turn as I go.....

Geri, I am just getting started with the Apliquick, so hopefully someone with more experience will weigh in.....I have a hard time needle turning small and intricate pieces. Apliquick is a fusible stabilizer that disintegrates so the fabric remains soft. No need to remove it after stitching. Eventually, I hope to not need it, but for now, it is greatly improving the appearance of my applique! :). The turning tools are a bit pricey for me, so I am just using wooden skewers. One of the tools has a beveled edge-i have an orange stick for manicures at home that I think will do just as well! :)

I tried to edit my original but it said I went over time allotted ..not....anyway. I went to a site demoing and selling....a bit pricey (for me), but if one is a devoted hand appliquér these might be worth it...I can live without these " toys", but I do love " toys".....

Oh, the fusible is washable...okay, that's a plus.....it does not stiffen the finished piece....that is a good point....are there any others that wash away?

Appliquick Tools
 

Thank you for the suggestion about the wooden skewers! I was looking for a substitute because the original tools are too expensive for me 😢

Thank you about the tool substitute!!

I use lobster cutlery? Not sure what to call them, I already had them and they look identical to the Apliquick tools, prob pick some up in either dollar store or Walmart .

Thank you so much, notmorecraft!!! Will look for them!!!

I bought the Appliquick at Vermont Quilt Festival two years ago and just got around to using it. I used a washable School Glue Stick - worked fine for me. While I did not purchase the tools at the time, I took a deep breath and ordered them from Amazon after trying to do it without the tools. The one tool I found invaluable was the tool with the flat end. I was reasonably pleased with the outcome - the pieces were not stiff but still easy to handle.

I use the glue stick made by Applique. It's the best tube glue I have ever used. The glue comes two to a package and not expensive. I bought the tools and they are wonderful. The difference between them and the seafood tools is that the Applique tools are much heavier and the extra weight gives better control when turning the fabric. Hard to explain but if you compare the tools in use it's easy to know the difference. I buy the glue from The Quilt Show if I can't find it at the quilt shop. It sells out fast there.

My daughter taught me and she said to keep a wooden toothpick in your mouth to keep it wet. It clings to the fabric better than dry. I found some fancier toothpicks that are only pointed on one end. I like them best. I am still practicing on larger pieces so just using the little tiny straight pins to hold element in place.

I am sure the appliquick tools work great...but it would be nice if I could afford the tools but can’t so was looking for the alternative tools. Going through some stressful times in my life right now.