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03-13-2018, 06:02 AM
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This is the back of a wall hanging. I really like how the gray thread blends with the green fabric. I need to put some quilting in the yellow flower on the front. I would like to keep it all the same thread on the back but need to put yellow on the front. I am contemplating putting yellow in the top and the grey in the bottom and use my regular foot and turn the piece as needed. I think that has a better chance of not getting thread pokies showing on either side. What do you think? I really like how the Elmer's glue stick basted the wall hanging with no hard spots or discoloration on the solid backing fabric.[ATTACH=CONFIG]590731[/ATTACH]
03-13-2018, 12:25 PM
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Glad to hear it worked out! Was the Elmer's glue stick you used one of the ones that washes out? I've been thinking about changing from spray basting to glue basting, but I know me and I'm pretty sure that if I use liquid glue it will end up everywhere LOL
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03-13-2018, 06:53 PM
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That's my fear, too! lol
03-13-2018, 07:53 PM
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I used the Elmer's glue stick with the orange top that says it is washable on the package. I put a dab about every 4 inches on 80/20 batt. I smoothed and ironed the front and then did the back. Be aware it really sticks when it is dry and if you want to reposition, you can spray with water and carefully peel up the fabric. It works well on small pieces but I think you would run into problems on a big quilt. If you got a wrinkle as you quilted, it would be pretty hard to unstick all the dabs so you could reposition.
03-14-2018, 03:32 AM
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For whatever reason I almost always wind up using a different quilting thread on the top than on the bottom of my pieces and never seem to have problems. I generally like the back thread to be uniform and perhaps several colors on the front. I also am a glue baster. I use watered down Elmer's school glue that I just drizzle on. When watered down, it is easy to control and avoid hard spots. I let it dry overnight before quilting and do not iron it. After a trip through the washer, all the glue is gone. Really like the method. I am about ready to give my pins away.
03-15-2018, 02:23 AM
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I used the Elmer's glue stick with the orange top that says it is washable on the package. I put a dab about every 4 inches on 80/20 batt. I smoothed and ironed the front and then did the back. Be aware it really sticks when it is dry and if you want to reposition, you can spray with water and carefully peel up the fabric. It works well on small pieces but I think you would run into problems on a big quilt. If you got a wrinkle as you quilted, it would be pretty hard to unstick all the dabs so you could reposition.
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