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07-24-2013, 04:21 AM

#21

Cogito

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Originally Posted by AuntSuSuSews

I've never tried using glue but want to, especially after reading this thread. Being fairly new to quilting, I have a question for y'all. Do you still have to have the backing piece pulled taut before applying the glue? I'm assuming yes. That's my biggest aggravation. I end up pinning the backing down on my carpeted seeing room. It's a pain, but I don't have any other place other than hardwood, but I can't risk getting basting spray on it. Is there an easy answer for at home basting?

I would definitely spray baste or glue baste and do it on the hardwood floor. Just lay down either newsprint paper (unprinted) or similar such as packing paper or you can buy that also at a Menards/Home Depot/Lowes type store....lay it under the entire perimeter of quilt. I have never over sprayed beyond that. Also, you can re-use it as the tackiness dries.

07-24-2013, 04:28 AM

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Kris P

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I noticed that Target's Up and Up brand is on sale this week. Will store brands of washable glue work the same?

07-24-2013, 04:35 AM

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Gannyrosie

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Kris P as long as it says Washable you should have no problem

07-24-2013, 04:41 AM

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AuntSuSuSews

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Thanks, Cogito!

07-24-2013, 05:32 AM

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Snooze2978

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I love the Elmer glue method for adding the binding to my quilts. No more pin pricks. I was getting too much glue with the regular nozzle on the glue bottle so I purchased the small little tip. I wash it out after every use so its ready for the next time. I always wash my quilts before I give them to someone so it gets the glue out and if the fabric is going to bleed, I can take care of that item too. Love the color catchers too. They saved my mother's log cabin quilt I made her. Even after washing and drying it...........the next time we washed it, the bleeding came out. Someone here told me it wasn't a goner and I am so glad they told me as I thought it was a total loss.

07-24-2013, 05:59 AM

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quiltinglady-1

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I agree Tate. If I had not learned about washable school glue from Sharon Shamber, I would have used regular glue and made a big mistake.

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Originally Posted by tate_elliott

I sew both quilts and clothing and I love using both the glue sticks and washable school glue. They keep applique where it's supposed to be and often eliminates the need for a walking foot.

Because this board is continually attracting new readers, let's all be sure to say "washable school" glue. Just saying "Elmer's" can be confused with other varieties of Elmer's glue that aren't washable.

Tate