Tips used for elmers glue

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01-22-2010, 12:26 PM

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watterstide

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Originally Posted by katier825

I tried it ~ what a mess!!!

That happens when using too much glue. Try with a very small line of the Washable Elmer's and you may find that this process works very well. Also, heat set as you go. :)

exactly, apply lightly in a thin line..and heat set. I sit in my chair and lower the ironing board, and do it while watching tv..

01-23-2010, 07:52 AM

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heidikins

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I found my tips at my local art supply store. They look a little different but work just the same and cost is comparable too.
Heidi

01-23-2010, 08:04 AM

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happy sewer

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Could you use the elmer's glue to baste a quilt in sections instead of pinning or basting? like adding a touch of glue and ironing? Thanks.

01-23-2010, 12:02 PM

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I found them today, right where you said they were, in the paint section in Joanns. $3.99, and had a coupon! Thanks so much! i use the glue for all my bindings..this will make it come out lighter and more precise...

01-23-2010, 12:04 PM

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Could you use the elmer's glue to baste a quilt in sections instead of pinning or basting? like adding a touch of glue and ironing? Thanks.

Well, maybe, however the 505 spray baste works very well, have you tried that?
Like this one:

http://www.connectingthreads.com/too...-_TD20276.html

01-23-2010, 12:06 PM

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Dix

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I did my first quilt binding yesterday using glue on the corners. LOVED the result!

How did you use the glue on the corners?

01-23-2010, 08:18 PM

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OHSue

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I had the little metal tips that Sharon uses for her glue basting and found that it took a lot of "squeeze power" to get the glue to come out, so I found a plastic tip from a paint bottle and cleaned it up well and use it instead.

01-23-2010, 08:45 PM

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cyd

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Wouldn't you know . . .just came from Hobby Lobby today-now find this thread . . .timing is everything, and I'm usually slow-oh well, next trip to that town. :cry:

01-23-2010, 09:59 PM

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Jeri6

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I am new to quilting and never heard of "GLUE BASTING". Is there somewhere I can learn more about this. The "HOW TO DO IT" part is what I need to learn. Or really any information on it would be nice to learn. I have learned so much from all of you. I really want to thank you all. This is such a nice place to visit and learn from.

01-23-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by happy sewer

Could you use the elmer's glue to baste a quilt in sections instead of pinning or basting? like adding a touch of glue and ironing? Thanks.

You might be able to...but I question how well it would work on the batting, it is a different type of fiber... You can certainly give it a go and see if it holds :D:D:D