Thanks for the tip.

I've always used archival glue sticks. I either use the thin edge of the stick or the flat top of the stick, whichever would work best in the particular situation. The archival glue doesn't hurt the fabric and when using it around the edge of an applique piece of fabric the glued fabric stays soft and pliable, and doesn't interfere with the sewing.

Great idea...I've had several operations on my hands and handling pins is a pain (almost literally). I might try it making seams to make perfect points (not perfect at this...working on it). For some reason safety pins aren't a problem for me.
I feel if it works for you and nobody gets hurt, why not do it.

Anyone else remember any kids eating the "library paste" in elementary school? It had sort of a mint-related smell.

(I never ate any of it, but I thought it smelled appealing)

It was doled out in gobs from a gallon jar on to little pieces of paper for us to use in whatever "art" projects we were working on.

I agree

Quite a few of the girls in my guild use glue for applique and putting their bindings on, they seem to love the method. One of the girls said that her husband was much happier about her sitting on the couch in the evening sewing the binding on as no more pins for him to step on. We all got a smile out of that one. If it works for you, GREAT
Brenda

I have a DBIL who says " If you can't glue it- Don't do it. " :lol: :lol: :lol:

Great tips though- how long does it take for the bottled glue to dry before sewing? Do you press the pieces with an iron to dry?

I have been reading the board for a long time and finaly came out of hiding not long ago, but in all my observations the one thing that made me hesitant of joining all that time was what just happened here on this thread. When a person answers a question that is not a positive answer by majority opinion everyone goes on the defensive and makes references to the offender throughout the post. First off sometimes we dont always think what we write is ment to be taken to heart its just a quick comment. not a total thought. Second this happening will make alot of people not comment for fear of retaliation and more embarassment than they already gave themselves by putting their foot in their mouths. But at least the participated and I believe that is what this board is all about. Friends dont alway say the right thing the right way but that doesnt mean its wrong either. whats the saying about letting things slide off your back? and not take it so personnal. If i posted a question I would want honest comment good or bad because we live in america and there is still something called freedom of speech. This is a place where we take all in with open arms and embrace our differences and thoughts our uniqueness that makes us all who we are, some have a good day and some days arent but friend understand this because each of us has that and knows we cant always be happy and see alls right with the world and yes sometimes we say stuff thats really out there, but thats life we've all done it and anyone who says they havent is lieing or the person that took offence was just nice enough not to throw it in your face. Just some thoughts. DEB

Deb,
Now that put an end to all comments.
I think you will do fine on this blog.
DJC

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Deb,
Now that put an end to all comments.
I think you will do fine on this blog.
DJC

I ha;ve been out of school for more years than I care to admit! Because of the arthritis in my thumbs, pinning can be very painful at times. Gluing some spots works great for me. I don't think there should be any critisism for what ever method people choose to use. They may have a very valid reason for using it!

I use my iron to dry it. It doesn't hold well if I don't iron. That's what Sharon Schamber recommends.

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This is not the only thread that this has happened on.

I also see no reason to jump all over a person that does not want to try it - or does not like or want to try any particular pattern or technique.


However, back to trying glue - I haven't tried it - until I have, I probably should not make any judgments about how well the technique does - or does not - work.

There seem to be a lot of skilled quilters that do use it.

My main concerns about using glue/paste are:

Would it come out? Would it stain or discolor the fabrics? Would it be hard to sew through?

Using glue might make my finished products better. As is, I think they turn out quite well without using glue.

A lot of techniques/processes we take for granted now are relatively new - and still criticized by some - such as rotary cutting, piecing by machine, quilting by machine, etc.

I have been using Sharon's method for binding for a long time. I use the clear Elmer's school glue. It works great and washes right out.

when i wrote that post on glue , we were going to be working on half square triangles. to make pin wheels for the raffle quilt. the next quilt that i have to put binding on i'm going to use the glue method as I have a problem with getting the binding on even.

Thanks for your help.

I think very tiny dots of glue are put in the seam allowance, then ironed, to hold it together when you're piecing, Elmer's School Glue is washable so it would come out.

I think I'll have to practice making those tiny dots because I tend to have a shaky hand. I did pick up set of tips which should make that easier to do.

F rogers: I appreciate the hint, as I am sure we all do here. Tonnie Lorae:I am sorry for the negative responces that many have given.I hope your feelings have not been hurt.
Toadmomma: Thanks for your take on this.I agree.
Ladies and gentlemen quilters: We are all here as one big family and although we all may have different opinions, lets be kind to one another.I have been here for over two years and I rarely hear negativism towards one another and I really like that. I was met with a negative response once and I can tell you it really hurt my feelings as the response I felt was quiet nasty. We are all here to share. Remember the Golden Rule. Just thought I would give MY opinion. Thanks for reading.

GO FOR THE GLUE!
It really does works and there is no residue when washed.
Use water soluble such as Elmer's.
For those of you purchasing Roxanne's Glue. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE GLUE. I would purchase the Roxanne's tip ( I found it to be really good) but not the glue.
The glue is exactly the same as Elmer's. So if you have already purchased the tip and glue, go for the Elmer's to refil.
6 oz. refil of Roxannes is $18!
7.62 oz. of Elmers - $2.42 or a Gallon for $14.96
Di

I agree. I don't even pin when piecing except when joing rows. If you take it slow and careful I don't think you neeg to pin or glue.

I've used her method of using washable school glue for bindings and pipings. It works so great - no need to use pins and struggle with them so you don't get poked. This is the method I'll be using from now on.

Tonnie has only been on this board for three months.
I was giving her some slack until I saw her "Bring it On" comment on our list.
Tonnie, be nice. This is a wonderful group and we appreciate constructive comments. No need to do otherwise.
Our Moderators do a great job and delete inflamatory comments. They should never be put in a place to waste alot of their time monitoring situations like this.
Thank you all for being civil and being helpful.
D in TX

I remember that!!!!! :lol:

WOW, I never knew, what a great idea for glue, I guess you can still learn something at my age. Thanks so much for the info

Whatever they happen to be selling!!!

I watched this and others, wish I had seen the basket handle one about a year ago when i struggled with my Mom's quilt. The glue looks like a lot work, but accurate!

I've not found the glue tips when I've looked at Joann's, Micheal's, or Hobby Lobby.
I did, however, find this at Office depot for $1.65!

The tip may not be as fine as the other applicators (I've not seen them)
but, it is much thinner than the standard Elmer's Glue bottle.

The dual tip is great!
I've used the "thicker" flat end to attach binding easily without pins.

I have use washable glue at times with my applique, but never on my seams. Another reason that I love this board, I learn something new almost everyday.

I had a difficult time finding them at Michael's too, but eventually found them in or near the food decorating department!

I have use washable glue at times with my applique, but never on my seams. Another reason that I love this board, I learn something new almost everyday.

What brand of archival glue sticks do you use?


I have used a dot of Roxanne's glue every so often when I do Applique and love it.

These are the applicator bottles I found at Michael's in the paint section. There are two bottles with plastic nozzles, two metal tips, two small wires to clean the tip, and two caps which fit the plastic nozzles, but they don't fit when the metal tip in on. The metal tip screws onto the plastic, but it seams to me that the metal tip can't be taken on and off easily. I haven't tried these yet.

I too have used glue to help at times and I have been known to use hairspray to help when I am quilting and the thing will not stay in place. I have since discovered other things for that but the glue stays.

Haven't tried the glue yet for matching seams and applique, but plan to immediately. With my rheumatoid arthritis, pins can be difficult so this may help me a lot. Thanks for all the ideas.

I assume you still wait for it to dry before sewing through it? Can you give us a brand of archival glue you use, & where it can be purchased? I've never heard of it. Do you use liquid glue or just the glue sticks?
I would like my appliques to stay soft on baby / toddler quilts & would prefer to try the glue edge method & forget the fusible adhesive all over the back. If any of you use the liquid glue dot method with detailed appliques, how do you like it?

There's a group of us doing Penny Haren's Pieced Applique. Penny has us using a lot of glue for piecing and applique. Works Great! Since starting the quilt in January, I checked out Sharon's UTube videos and have used glue on other projects, too. You can see our blocks on "Blocks of the Months and Weeks"

You just need to put an iron to the spot where you placed the glue and keep on quilting.
D in TX

Do you keep the glue inside away from the sewn edge to keep any of it from getting in your machine?

I use the washable ones that I get at the Dollar store. Three in a pack. I have to hide them from the kids.
I have even used the colored ones. I had a purple one and was afraid that it would show through, but it didn't. Washed right out.

When doing my embroidery work. I use 6 inch squares of fabric. I hoop a sticky back film and run a thin layer of the glue stick, next to the hoop and away from the embroidery work, on the film, place my fabric down and do my machine embroidery. The glue stick helps to keep the fabric from moving so I never get puckers and my outlines are perfect, and it does not show through to the front side.
Syl

for those of you that do machine embroidery... the film I use is the same that the stucco guys use to put on their windows before they stucco so they don't have to wash windows when they're done.
It comes on a huge roll 25 inches wide. I forgot how long, but I've had it for 5 years and still have enough for another 5 years plus. $40.00 for the roll. I can't afford the price Joann's or other's charge.

I use it all the time for lining up seams, as well as for borders and bindings..thanks to Sharon Schamber :)