I have a quilting project that one of my granddaughters would like to have rhinestones affixed to. I have no experience with these but with 7 granddaughters I think it would get a good work out. Would appreciate any feedback on the different brands or referral to any reviews of products that you are familiar with. I did google but came up with no reviews. My biggest concern is to get one that when washed the rhinestones don't fall off. Thanks, Ann in TN

I love the hot fix.......I've used it on several projects.....Washed items, but not dried.....They stayed in place.....To me it's easier than hand glueing and placing.....

Sandi
FL

The hot fix go on a little neater IMHO
You don't have to worry about using just the "right" amount of glue and it dripping/smearing where you don't want it.

I've just used my hot fix one time, haven't washed yet but most any adhesive should have minimal heat , I think warm wash/dry would be fine. I agree it's so much neater to use, the crystals cost more tho.

I use the hot fix on several pairs of jeans that I embroidered on and they work great. The jeans have been washed, and washed, and washed. I don't think I have lost a one of them. And, I also put in the dryer and have not had a problem there either.

So, what brand of iron/wand are you using? I am wondering if some are better than others.

Do you use the Electric iron or the battery type to apply
the stones?

I looked at both and desided to get the Electric, didn't think the battery type would get that hot, and I wrong?

The hot fix works and is easy, I got mine at Hobby Lobby. But if you want to do it by hand Allenes Jewel It Glue is the best. I got it at JoAnn's. Has lasted through many, many washings and drying in the dryer.

i added some hot-fix crystals to my granddaughter's (Ashley's Ocean) quilt- they have lived through a few washing/drying's in the 3 years she has had the quilt- and added just the right amount of (bling!)
Thread Art catalog is one source
i purchased my tool- and the crystals at the lqs.

I haven't done quilts, only skating costumes.

I prefer glue on with E6000. Have washed many times, and no loss.