Gluing binding -- new idea (at least to me)
 

I'll admit, I haven't searched to see if someone has come up with this....but want to pass it on.
I've read the hint to use Elmer's glue to hold down the binding to hand stitch down. The idea was to get a fine tip and an iron to hold the binding in place. To me, it was messy and unacceptable. I ended up with glue everywhere.
The other day, wanting to finish my quilt fast, and still having problems with my left hand I tested using an Elmer's GLUE STICK. WOW! It was fast to apply, just had to hold the binding for a half a second and it adhered. When it came to stitching by hand, my left hand didn't cramp up from trying to hold the binding in place. Made the stitching go lightening fast!!!!!

One hint though.......mark where you started the hand stitching with a safety pin. And if you stop for the night or whatever, put another safety pin in the stop place. Believe me, I couldn't find where I'd started stitching -- LOL.......

Hope this helps all of you --- especially those with arthritis!

dee

Thanks for the tip, I was reading about using Elmers Glue, but I think it would be quicker, easier and neater but using the Glue Stick. Don't know why I didn't think of using it on quilting, I use it for everything else. Thanks for sharing

thanks for the tip!

Great tip! I have found a 3-pack of the little glue sticks at a local dollar store. I say great score! :)

I have used a glue stick to help keep the binding in place while I was hand stitch the binding to the back. I finally bought some of those small Clover clips and they seem to make things much better than straight pins.

I have used the glue sticks for binding many many times. Much faster than liquid glue and holds just as well. You can find them at back to school time very cheap, specially at walmart. Store them in a ziplock bag and they will keep for a long time.

Just make sure the glue says WASHABLE!!!! and I tried the binder clips.....the hand doesn't like them either.....arthritis, fractured wrist, broken elbow.....combined, means I have to do what I can without stressing the left hand. I've done the clips in the past.....I like gluing a LOT better. :)

I've have used the glue sticks putting seams together instead of pins, especially where a lot of seams comes together. Works great. Prefer the bottled glue for the binding, a thin fine line works for me.

I have a little boy quilt almost done. Can't wait to try glue stick!!!!!

I skip all of the glue , and use iron on fusible web. You can buy 1/4 inch web on rolls. I buy it when Joann's has the notions wall on sale for 50 percent off.
I fuse it into place then stitch.

I've been using the Elmer's Washable Glue Method for over 7yrs. I don't find it messy or inconvenient. It only takes a few little dots to hold it in place. JMO
http://sandyquilts.blogspot.com/2008...nd-quilts.html

:) :) :) you'd think I'd have thought of THAT!!!!!! ROL........nope, I squirting all along the seamline. :) :)

For binding gluing I use tiny dots of Elmer's Washable School glue and hot iron. My DD used permanent Elmers glue to bind a play quilt and that binding is still stuck in place after many many washings.

Thanks for suggesting this. Holding the binding in my left hand is the worst part of binding for me, so I really appreciate the tip.

http://quiltinggallery.com/2008/05/1...s-school-glue/

This is by Sharon Schambers. She does a excellent demo.

Thanks for the tip

I just worry about adding all these chemicals to our works of art. Who knows what the long term implications are for putting glue on the fabrics?

I believe we have talked about Elmer's washable school glue being starch based - that sounds minimal chemicals I'm guessing. Plus it washes out. Of course if someone is sensitive to the ingredient they would avoid it to be safe.

This is the video I watched a few months ago and have done my bindings this way ever since. I LOVE this method!! :)

I am not as worried about the chemicals since they do wash out and kids and teachers have been using thee products for years. If there was some horrible hazard we would be aware of it by now. Elmer's glue has been around since 1947. Maybe if you are not going to wash something then there may be a concern since it is a petroleum product.

Please tell me how to use Elmer's glue for basting the quilt sandwich layers! Pinning is hideous, I'll do it if I have to but hope to find a better way. :-)
Kelly~

if you type Elmer's or glue basting or Elmer's glue basting into the search you will get lots of hits where we have discussed and described. It is very easy - the only thing I use anymore!!

Thank you, Alyce. I found a good tutorial on ehow.com. I'm going to try it...wish me luck! (Elmer's glue and water mixed in a spray bottle)

Yes, glue stick was a wonderful invention!