frannella

Was interested in all the posts on Sharon Schamber's binding technique using Elmer's school glue. I just finished a quilt binding using Sharon's terrific method and, per instructions on Elmer's web site, put that quilt straight into the bathtub to soak for 24 hours in room temperature water immediately after the last stitch. (woo hoo--a finished project!)

I am a fan, too, but for all of you who have been doing this for a while, especially those of you who said the glue washes out easily, what steps do you take to make sure all the glue gets gone? It doesn't really matter in a wall hanging or table runner, but what about bed and baby quilts? TIA

charmpacksplus

I make a lot of baby quilts and I use the elmer school glue just at the corners. When I'm done I wash them in the washing machine in plain cold water, no detergent, and the glue washes out just fine.

Handcraftsbyjen

I've never heard of using school glue before.

fatquarters

i did a test piece with scraps. Put in my washer with detergent and loaded the glue, It all came out just fine.

Havplenty

yes it does come out fine without having to presoak it. i have never done that. i just throw my quilts in the washer with some detergent, presto no glue.

Havplenty

it is a really nifty way to hold your bindings in place for machine or hand quilting. google search for Sharon Schamber's binding technique video. you may enjoy this method once you try it.

bluteddi

I glue EVERYTHING that I need to applique or temp hold down...... for appliques I use glue sticks...

Havplenty

i luv the glue sticks!!

RkayD

i just toss it in the washer..never had a problem with it not coming out and I use glue ALOT.

earthwalker

Me too. The glue is pretty harmless and acid free.