Thanks for that great idea! :thumbup:
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That's a great idea -- I've been diluting the glue slightly so that when I used the paintbrush it spread easier. Using a mini roller would be even easier and very spreadable if dipping from the mini paint container that goes with the roller. My hands hurt from squeezing the glue bottle, which is why I started opening the bottle, pouring it in a container & thinning slightly with water. Works very well and my hands don't hurt anymore. LOVE the roller idea -- thanks!!
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I haven't used the glue method yet. Does it "gunk up" on your needle when sewing or is this just used for hand sewing?
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 6730618)
Nice idea! I dilute the glue just enough to use a spray bottle. Works great for me.
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Sorry, I'm a little confused... Are you glue basting your quilts with Elmer's? How does your sewing machine do with it? I am a huge fan of 505 spray.
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thanks for passing this idea on. I prefer 505 spray but it is so expensive. I have a heavy hand when using Elmer's glue. Will definitely give this a try.
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Originally Posted by mommysewist
(Post 6730879)
Sorry, I'm a little confused... Are you glue basting your quilts with Elmer's? How does your sewing machine do with it? I am a huge fan of 505 spray.
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Great idea!
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Originally Posted by Marsh
(Post 6730572)
Yesterday while rummaging through our painting equipment I came across this mini paint roller and I thought I would try it out on Elmer's glue sandwiching a quilt back. Oh my gosh - this is so easy, and the drying time is shortened - no more gobs of glue, no more heavy lines of glue. I used to use a paint brush, but this mini is perfect for spreading the glue. Just passin' it on.
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just be sure to remember to use the SCHOOL GLUE, not the regular elmers! the regular stuff will never wash out, and you will have a crunchy/stiff quilt.
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