Chicca

I enjoy watching Sharon Schamber videos. Have not thought any farther on this quilt than where I am , but now when I get to the binding I will be using the glue.

Chicca

Even with using the normal tip on my Elmers Washable School Glue, I am able to get just a dab. One of the nice things about quilters, we all have our preferred methods and love to share them, so what works for one might or might not work for another. But we all love sharing!!!! I know that I swear by this method also!

Chicca

Now that is another great tip! Swithching the direction of the pin heads; seriously, that thought never entered my mind and it would be a simple solution instead of them running into, getting stuck and hearing the frustration coming out of my mouth. LOL. But, glad that I chose the glue!

I just really fell in love with these fabrics. Thanks!

Chicca

This is Brenda; The lightweight interfacing would work with the lightweight fabric. But, like you I do not know about hand quilting. Being new to quilting have a blast discovering what works and does not work for you. It can be fun and frustrating, but the finished project is so fabulous and such a joy to know you created it!

needles3thread

When using elmers school glue, does it work to glue it on the table then carry it to the ironing board for pressing
or would the glued spots come apart when moving it? Or, do you do one dot of glue
at a time & without moving it, press it right there?
(I'm talking about a strip of squares--when sewing 2 glued strips together)

ube quilting

A wonderful idea. I will make good use of this gluey tip. Thanks much.

peace

mshollysd

I totally believe in basting my binding with glue. It takes a few minutes to baste it, but I can hand sew the back of the binding in front of the tv and never get poked or lose a pin in my recliner. Try it, you will love it.

Chicca

I have my ironing board sitting right next to my sewing machine; so, I really am not positive. But, just with my experience on this project, moving it before it is dry; it easily shifts. I would have to recommend glueing close to the ironging board when working on strips or leaving it lay flat and undisturbed on your table until the glue naturally dries (naturally drying was mentioned by another quilter). Experiment and tell us what you find out!

I did one glue spot at a time at first, then got brave and discovered that being careful, I could lay the iron down on top of as many sections as it would cover. Sometimes, the glue would kind of stick to the iron (but just occasionally), then I would take hold of the hanging fabric and just give it a tad pull and it came right off.

Another tip, I have forgot to mention is using a pressing sheet. At first, not thinking and planning correctly, I did it directly onto the ironing board cover. Now I have all kinds of little glue spots all over. No big deal, they will wash out with no trouble. But it creates less work than rewashing the ironing board over and over instead of the pressing sheet. If you do not have a pressing sheet, use an old towel or something. Again though, everyone has there own preferences and experimenting and finding out what works for you is the best!

Chicca

Have a great time creating with Elmers Washable School Glue!

Chicca

I have never sewn my binding down by hand. Recently, I began a hand applique project and am finding, like so many in other posts have stated it is totally relaxing. I was thinking about giving the hand sewn binding a try and see what I think. Great tip about not loosing pins in the chair...they do have a bite! Ask me how I know. LOL.