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07-23-2013, 03:57 PM
#12
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I too love Elmer's Glue and Glue sticks! I must admit that the glue stick seems to work better for me. I was @ Fabric Depot the other day and found a tiny bottle of Roxanne's glue baste it...I am curious to see how this works. Wondering if I could refill the Roxanne's with Elmer's as I love that tiny tip!! Anyone else do this??
07-23-2013, 04:03 PM
#13
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Cary, NC
Posts: 383
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
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
07-23-2013, 05:27 PM
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 1,501
I too love Elmer's Glue and Glue sticks! I must admit that the glue stick seems to work better for me. I was @ Fabric Depot the other day and found a tiny bottle of Roxanne's glue baste it...I am curious to see how this works. Wondering if I could refill the Roxanne's with Elmer's as I love that tiny tip!! Anyone else do this??
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07-24-2013, 03:09 AM
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,376
I too love Elmer's Glue and Glue sticks! I must admit that the glue stick seems to work better for me. I was @ Fabric Depot the other day and found a tiny bottle of Roxanne's glue baste it...I am curious to see how this works. Wondering if I could refill the Roxanne's with Elmer's as I love that tiny tip!! Anyone else do this??
07-24-2013, 03:47 AM
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 12
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?
07-24-2013, 04:09 AM
#19
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Location: new york state
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Found another use for the glue stick, am doing some redwork, but finding it difficult to thread the needle. I am using perle cotton 8. This is the first time I have used it that the thread keeps splitting, makes it frustrating to thread needle. I run my finger over the top of the glue stick and put it on thread end, then the needle goes through with no problem. Works for me!
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07-24-2013, 04:14 AM
#20
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Location: Iowa
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I too love Elmer's Glue and Glue sticks! I must admit that the glue stick seems to work better for me. I was @ Fabric Depot the other day and found a tiny bottle of Roxanne's glue baste it...I am curious to see how this works. Wondering if I could refill the Roxanne's with Elmer's as I love that tiny tip!! Anyone else do this??
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