kriscraft99

I made a string block today, using the method of putting a strip of fabric in the middle held in place with a wipe of glue stick. When I went to remove the paper - I couldn't - what am I doing wrong?

Kris

whinnytoo

why are you using glue? I do mine on fusible interfacing, press when done, then trim and they dont shift or move at all.

greensleeves

Try to dampen the paper. Did you use washable glue?

ckcowl

if you used a washable glue get the paper wet- that should make the glue let go- if you are going to use glue you only want to use a tiny dab- just enough to hold the first piece in place= pins are easier to remove :)
if you did not use a washable glue it might take some work to get it off == water should still help

CoriAmD

did you shorten your stitch length? ... this makes tearing that paper easier. But I never use glue, just hold it in place with your fingers and sew... not hard, I don't think... I use old yellow pages as my paper.

kriscraft99

I will try no glue next time, I'm just wondering why some of the tutorials for string block piecing recommend glue for the first strip?

Diamondrose

I think it would work using glue if you were using fabric for the foundation instead of paper.