using glue - any tips to be sure it all washes out?
 

I have read here on the board about using washable glue when making a quilt. I am finishing up my first quilt using the washable glue sticks. I tried not to use too much, but when we are piecing 300 squares I am sure the amount of glue used is more than I first intended to use. I am glad that I used the glue - it made things soooooo much easier.

Now when I wash it, are there any tips to help all of the glue wash out? I am thinking that I will let it soak, but not sure how long.

I would appreciate any thoughts

Thank you

Regular washing is all it takes, doesn't even need detergent. I turned a washable glue stick all the way up and put in in a sink of warm water. It all dissolved in no time.

cool - never thought of putting the stick in water.. that makes me feel better Thank you

Yep, just regular washing. It'll all come out.

It may not all come out the first time. I used a glue stick on a binding, and after washing part of the binding was still stiff from the glue. A second washing removed the rest of the glue. It might help to soak the quilt for a while before agitating, so the glue softens up.

I usually wash with cold water but I found out that didn't get the glue out so washed it with warm water and that did the trick. I have never used a glue stick but rather liquid washable glue. I don't know if that makes a difference or not. I also have a high efficiency washer so put the setting on bulky which adds more water to the washer.

I wash with warm water and detergent.....always comes out completely