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I use glue for applique and also putting bindings on. It is great for bindings because I machine sew the front, turn, glue and press and hand sew the back edge down. It stays perfectly in place until finished and washed. It allows me to sit with the quilt across my lap and not get jabbed and also not have to worry about getting my fingers raked by the pins. Since discovering this method I haven't used pins again. Ann in TN
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I just watched the video about 2 weeks ago. I couldn't believe how much easier her method is. I am constantly sticking myself with pins and I tried the glue method. What a difference.
I went out and got the Elmer's Washable school glue. Then I thought, if you can do that with glue, how about lining up the squares and sewing patches together? I am happy to report it works wonderfully. I am now sharing this with my quilting group. Terrific idea! |
Ok two things to say...
First In 2nd grade I was using glue paste and will even (oh I'm so ashamed) admit to eating it. Thankfully now I can use it without the need to have a taste. Second Where can I get the applicator tip that Sharon Schamers used in her video? Mikki |
Originally Posted by cabinfever
Originally Posted by Rose Bagwell
I have use washable glue at times with my applique, but never on my seams.
i only started using the liquid school glue a few years ago, for my bindings. ALL of it washes out..i always wash my quilts before they leave the house. |
Every one is different and has different methods for doing things. No one method is right or wrong, just different
I agree with statement above. Some things work better for people and we all share our ideas - you don't have to use them |
Originally Posted by edensgaite
Ok two things to say...
First In 2nd grade I was using glue paste and will even (oh I'm so ashamed) admit to eating it. Thankfully now I can use it without the need to have a taste. Second Where can I get the applicator tip that Sharon Schamers used in her video? Mikki |
I started sewing clothes years ago 50 plus. When my husband was stationed in Okinawa I went to a school that taught how to pattern draft clothes without use of standard paper patterns, We drew right on the fabric and cut from it. That was when I first used glue for construction. When I began quilting in 74 I continued using it. I have never had problems. Now I use a small metal tip on elmer;s. It gives me control of the flow. When creating I try to use what will give me the best results. I hope we each do. Keep an open mind and a teachable heart and we can improve our art form.
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
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Originally Posted by toadmomma
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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. |
This is a great video. I've learn so much from it.
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Originally Posted by ThreadHead
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.
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. |
Originally Posted by watterstide
you don't need to worry about the edges really. when i do my bindings, i just do a thin line and then press it in place. i have never had a problem with any glue getting on/in my machine. ALL of it washes out..i always wash my quilts before they leave the house.
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I just started using glue for applique work and it is easier than using the tiny applique pins. I think I may even try it on putting blocks together, I bet it would work great for circle work! I too, have finished second grade but I am not too old to try new ways of doing things.
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Thank you f rogers for introducing this topic!
I am a clutz when it comes to regular quilting and get so frustrated with it because I am constantly sticking myself with pins and couldn't line anything up to sew without them. That is the reason I went to paper piecing, and used the glue for binding. Why, oh why, don't I have enough imagination to have thought about using the glue for lining up and for applique. I am going to try this method with traditional quilt making and see what happens. Thanks again. |
I have not quilted forever, but been doing it a long time. I don't need nor do I have anyone looking over my shoulder dictating to me how to do what I do. If it works for me, does it matter to anyone else? I have been out of school for over 35 years. I have never stopped using glue...and don't plan on it now either. The glue works wonders for those of us with tiny projects and seams when a pin is just too much. Its easier. Its faster. Doesn't move either. If it washes out, how would you know if I used it or not?
As soon as a post turns sour and negative, off I go. |
Originally Posted by incoming2me
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. |
Originally Posted by incoming2me
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. |
Thank you so much for this great tip! I am fairly new to quilting (2yrs). My biggest frustration is handling the pins as I have arthritis in all fingers (due to lupus). I will try this tomorrow!
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I was so stuck with the pins I'm going to use the glue the next time. I looked like a pincushion.
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Originally Posted by skothing
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Keep an open mind and a teachable heart and we can improve our art form. Excellent! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: |
I was looking at the bottle tips and came across a small (29.6 ml) bottle of Deco Art Foam Paint. It has a real small fine tip on it. I bought this paint for around $1.00 at Michael's. I drained the paint, and rinsed the bottle out (cleaned out nicely with water). I refill that little bottle with Elmer's School Glue and it works just beautifully. What I especially like is that it has a lid that snaps onto the tip and seals it. Can't be beat!
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For me, whatever it takes to do the best job you can, is the right thing. If you want to use glue, GO FOR IT!
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Just need to clarify something here. To dphelps: I hope it was just a typo--should be tonnie Loree {not Lorae}. I have a different spelling name. When I post, I don't want anyone to get us mixed up. No offense to you Tonnie Loree. I too have only been here a few months.Thanks
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This was friendly and made in jest. What do you not, police, get about it?
Originally Posted by mimom
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by Maride
If measurements are done right and sewing is consistent, I don't think glue is needed, but if it works for her, great.
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I saw one of Sharon Schamber's videos (Stash & Dash I think) where she said that she doesn't use pins at all. She was sewing a pinwheel block together and sew put a tiny line of glue all along the entire edge to be sewn.
I haven't tried it yet, there's nothing I'm working on at the moment that needs that type of accuracy. |
I am always hearing of new methods for quilting. Sharon Schamber uses glue often and she does some fabulous work! I like using her starch method for piecing and appliqué. I'm glad you discovered this new quilting group and will be learning new methods. Please share what you learn with us. :-)
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I wished I had known about this a while a go. I put a piping strip between the border and the body of the top and in some places I noticed later that it wasn"t even. I could have glued it and it would have been even.
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Originally Posted by f rogers
I wished I had known about this a while a go. I put a piping strip between the border and the body of the top and in some places I noticed later that it wasn"t even. I could have glued it and it would have been even.
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by Maride
If measurements are done right and sewing is consistent, I don't think glue is needed, but if it works for her, great.
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Originally Posted by edensgaite
Ok two things to say...
First In 2nd grade I was using glue paste and will even (oh I'm so ashamed) admit to eating it. Thankfully now I can use it without the need to have a taste. Second Where can I get the applicator tip that Sharon Schamers used in her video? Mikki |
I would also like to know where to purchase the glue applicator tip. I have looked everywhere and have come up emptyhanded. Can someone please assist?
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The applicator tip looks exactly like the tips on the applicator bottles on page 5, but they don't fit on the Elmer's glue bottles.
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I bought mine from SS at a quilt show. I just checked her web site - www.sharonschamber.com and it's out of them right now. Probably because she sold out at Paducah. Look back through this thread - several people found them at other places.
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Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
I also watched Sharon Schamber's video on utube. I had never heard of gluing, but she is a professional quilter, so she must know what she's talking about...lol.
My quilts are just everyday things (not professional), so I don't think I'll take the time to use that method, but it was interesting to see the methods being used. Here is one of her links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc Once you are on her page, you can see the others. |
Originally Posted by Wholeheart Mom
I would also like to know where to purchase the glue applicator tip. I have looked everywhere and have come up emptyhanded. Can someone please assist?
http://miva.comsvr.com/cgi-bin/mivav...ategory_Code=A |
I too use the glue baste it for setting my binding on the back, so I don't need binding clips or pins. Right now I am getting ready to bind a really giant king size quilt, and this will make it about 5 lbs lighter when I have it in my lap to ladder stitch that binding. Love using glue baste it
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Plaid makes just the tips to buy. I bought mine at Michaels.
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Originally Posted by skothing
Plaid makes just the tips to buy. I bought mine at Michaels.
I have been to Michaels and didn't find any. I have also searched Hobby Lobby, Hancocks, Joanns, Walmart, Target, Staples, and Office Depot without finding it. |
Originally Posted by Furza Flyin
Originally Posted by Wholeheart Mom
I would also like to know where to purchase the glue applicator tip. I have looked everywhere and have come up emptyhanded. Can someone please assist?
http://miva.comsvr.com/cgi-bin/mivav...ategory_Code=A If I can't find them locally, I will definitely order those. |
Saw one here, nor sure where else you'd find it,but try PVA glue applicator bottle...this doesn't come with glue.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47935293...tip-for-flower Another with bottle @ half-price: http://www.amazon.com/Ultrafine-Appl.../dp/B000WWM6R6 Just the fine tip or cap not sure: http://www.streuter.com/index.php?pa...mart&Itemid=53 Hope one of these might give a clue where in a store to look. |
I am always open for new ideas. The glue is a great idea. I have a girlfriend who uses permanent glue to close the opening on pillows she makes. I thought this was a great idea.
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