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I'm a believer!
For months, I've read posts from people raving about using Elmer's Washable School Glue for quilting. I use Elmer's school glue for various craft projects but never thought it would work for quilting. Seriously...glue?? Well, today I gave it a try, not once but twice and it absolutely works! No more using pins and poking myself when binding, and no more buying fusible web for applique. Just a little bit of glue does the trick. I'm a believer and can't be more excited!
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I cannot believe I am saying this but since I got my long arm I am missing my glue basting. I basted everything with Elmer's, from appliqué to large quilts. I love it!
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Never tried it - I think I'll ask at the guild to see if anyone there has tried it. Don't understand how to do it and am probably afraid of the long-term consequences. (if any)
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If sharon Schambers can use it and get by with it, I don't think theres to many long term consequences. Sharon wins the big quilt shows so I'm pretty sure its okay.
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I wouldn't put binding on without it! I've been using it for quite a while. :) Elmer's School Glue is the one I use, and I think most others use it, also.
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I can't wait until I can give this glue thing a try as I have never heard of it... But I have two projects going that I'm going to finish before I start anything more!!
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Nammie - check out the top video http://www.youtube.com/results?searc....2.vdufyg8onZ4
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Since I have to bind a quilt today, think I will glue it, and enjoy the experience.. I am so thrilled Tashana mentioned to try it on applique.. I have to do that too.. I love the idea..
It's a little funny, but my niece took a book out of the library on quilting, and I mentioned that it's obsolete. There are way too many newer ideas.. |
Love my elmers!!!!
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This is the first I've heard of using elmers glue for basting. I would love to try it. I'll be binding my quilt soon. I have one question so far? I quilt using my Janome and wonder if it will gum up the needle.
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Susan: I've used glue on a couple of my quilts recently, including the binding, and it has not created any problems with the needles. When sandwiching, I just sprinkle glue around, flatten out if there are any clumps so it isn't too think in one place, and let it dry overnight. For binding, I just put a few drops on and iron it. The heat will dry it so you can do the binding right away. The first time I did a quilt using this method, it was a full-size quilt. It was so nice not to have to worry about shifting when FMQing. The back of the quilt looked so good when I was finished (with no pleats or anything else) that my husband laughed at me doing a happy dance!
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And I love glue for joining rows together. Just lay the rows on the ironing board, add a few small drops of glue at a time to the bottom layer, match with top layer, a quick press of the iron and move on. It is great for matching seams and NO pins when sewing those long rows together. Absolutely great! :-)
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Question - I just found the spray basting stuff - it was glorious, but someone said to use this Elmers for basting the quilt/batt together - how much do you spread on? Do you dilute it and, like, paint it on or do you just dot it on??
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Thanks so much for all the info everyone! I'm gonna buy me some elmers glue. I'll be binding my quilt very soon and I guess that will be the best time to try it out.
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Originally Posted by Atomicdog
(Post 5967685)
Question - I just found the spray basting stuff - it was glorious, but someone said to use this Elmers for basting the quilt/batt together - how much do you spread on? Do you dilute it and, like, paint it on or do you just dot it on??
Cindy |
This is an amazing idea! I knew I'd learn a lot once I started looking around! I've got a lap quilt to bind this week and I'm going to try the Elmers. Thank you!
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With all the raving going on here, I must try it and soon
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I spread thin lines of glue onto the batting about 3" apart....just open the bottle nozzle completely open and hold upside down and go back and forth....sometimes the lines of glue turn into little dots and that is ok.....then lay down the fabric and smooth, then pat down into the glue....either iron dry or air dry....then do the next section
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FYI - Please make sure it is Elmers SCHOOL GLUE. It is water soluble and washes out. It works great!
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I may have to break down and try this!
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Here is a tute that one of the members posted. http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...d-t217470.html
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Originally Posted by ScrappyAZ
(Post 5966562)
For months, I've read posts from people raving about using Elmer's Washable School Glue for quilting. I use Elmer's school glue for various craft projects but never thought it would work for quilting. Seriously...glue?? Well, today I gave it a try, not once but twice and it absolutely works! No more using pins and poking myself when binding, and no more buying fusible web for applique. Just a little bit of glue does the trick. I'm a believer and can't be more excited!
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Elmer's Glue tips
Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
(Post 5969474)
applique! 'never thought of that - ahhh no more fusible web sounds good to me!
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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7
(Post 5966647)
Never tried it - I think I'll ask at the guild to see if anyone there has tried it. Don't understand how to do it and am probably afraid of the long-term consequences. (if any)
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I tried it yesterday on the binding, and haven't sewn it, but it is laying perfect, and should be a breeze to sew. I didn't have the tip that would make it thinner, but I think it was thin enough.. Now what do I do with all the cans of spray baste I bought? Ughhhh
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I used glue on the first quilt I ever made back in the 80's. I couldn't baste without puckers so I glued the batting down. LOL. I put a thin line of glue in every other seam. I didn't use Elmers but a washable glue sold at Hancock's Fabric and I hand quilted the thing, just stayed away from the seams. I believe in using anything that will do the job with the results you want.
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For binding I prefer the little red clips. This way I can see the sewing line to follow. With glue you cant see your sewing line.
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Originally Posted by drivingmsginger
(Post 5969511)
Does anyone know where she gets the fine tip for the glue she is using in the video?
I purchased a bottle of Roxanne's Baste-It. Very expensive, but comes with the very fine metal tips. I'll just put Elmer's into it when it is empty. I dilute my glue to at least 50:50. Comes out of the bottle so much easier, is a lot easier on arthritic hands, and WORKS! You don't need a lot: a few drops, lines, squiggles or such 3 or 4 inches apart will do the job. |
Alien- OMG that was the BEST toot I've seen yet! I'm having a HORRIBLE...HORRENDOUS ("terrible, awful, no good, very bad...") time with binding, and this was a nice one! I'm obviously doing it wrong, and Sharon's video was amazing! (And I didn't even have the sound on because I'm at work!) I will be watching it again and again until I can do her method. WOW...such a successful binding! (Yes, as a matter of fact, I AM that excited, and I DO have to end every sentence with an exclamation point.)
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Originally Posted by barri1
(Post 5969531)
I tried it yesterday on the binding, and haven't sewn it, but it is laying perfect, and should be a breeze to sew. I didn't have the tip that would make it thinner, but I think it was thin enough.. Now what do I do with all the cans of spray baste I bought? Ughhhh
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I usually use Elmers School glue on HST. They come out perfect everytime. I am always off with pins,
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Hi ScrappyAZ, I keep reading abou Elmer's school glue and would like to try it, it sounds so useful, I'm not sure I can get it here in the U.K but will look it up x
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Schools in the UK should have washable school glue. Ask a first grade teacher.
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Originally Posted by Letty
(Post 5970259)
Hi ScrappyAZ, I keep reading abou Elmer's school glue and would like to try it, it sounds so useful, I'm not sure I can get it here in the U.K but will look it up x
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Originally Posted by grandme26
(Post 5970200)
I usually use Elmers School glue on HST. They come out perfect everytime. I am always off with pins,
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You are not the only believer. Everyone kept raving about it so I decided to use it on my last quilt project. I glued the whole quilt together backing, top and all and it really does work! I was amazed. It saved me hours of basting time and the quilt doesn't slip or slide under the sewing machine. I made sure to buy more when I went to the dollar store. I won't go without it now. You won't regret using it.
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glue baste (Elmer's School Glue)
Elmer's School Glue is not a true "Glue", it's actually a starch & washes out easily from any project it's used for. For basting a quilt (not binding), I think I'd dilute it 3 parts water, 1 part glue...or just use spray starch (spray into a lid and apply with a brush).
Originally Posted by Nammie to 7
(Post 5966647)
Never tried it - I think I'll ask at the guild to see if anyone there has tried it. Don't understand how to do it and am probably afraid of the long-term consequences. (if any)
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Used it to hold ribbons in place when I made fabric trays ... worked like a champ! Will definitely try it on my next quilt.
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Watch this YouTube ... you will never pin a binding again
Originally Posted by Nammie to 7
(Post 5966647)
Never tried it - I think I'll ask at the guild to see if anyone there has tried it. Don't understand how to do it and am probably afraid of the long-term consequences. (if any)
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Do we need to worry about the glue gumming up our machines? Does it dry completely when it is heat set? I am afraid to ruine my janome.
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