GLUE
05-01-2011, 04:06 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by f rogers
the other day i had an opportunity to visit a new quilt group. i have have no idea how long it has been meeting. there is a leader of the group and she has us making half square for a quilt she wants to make for a raffle . she was very specific how to press the squares and the quarter inch seam as some of the ladies were not consistent with it. and she was also showing everyone how to line up the squares and have the diagonal line with the square on the bottom. she also suggested that a dab of glue to hold the two squares together while sewing. this is where the glue came in. she also mentioned that there was going to be a demonstration with a popular quilting teacher at a guild meeting and she was going to bring everyone up to date on new methods of doing things and glue was one of them. So what are new methods
05-01-2011, 04:28 AM
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I've always used archival glue sticks. I either use the thin edge of the stick or the flat top of the stick, whichever would work best in the particular situation. The archival glue doesn't hurt the fabric and when using it around the edge of an applique piece of fabric the glued fabric stays soft and pliable, and doesn't interfere with the sewing.
05-01-2011, 04:32 AM
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Great idea...I've had several operations on my hands and handling pins is a pain (almost literally). I might try it making seams to make perfect points (not perfect at this...working on it). For some reason safety pins aren't a problem for me.
I feel if it works for you and nobody gets hurt, why not do it.
I feel if it works for you and nobody gets hurt, why not do it.
05-01-2011, 04:43 AM
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Anyone else remember any kids eating the "library paste" in elementary school? It had sort of a mint-related smell.
(I never ate any of it, but I thought it smelled appealing)
It was doled out in gobs from a gallon jar on to little pieces of paper for us to use in whatever "art" projects we were working on.
(I never ate any of it, but I thought it smelled appealing)
It was doled out in gobs from a gallon jar on to little pieces of paper for us to use in whatever "art" projects we were working on.
05-01-2011, 04:57 AM
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Quite a few of the girls in my guild use glue for applique and putting their bindings on, they seem to love the method. One of the girls said that her husband was much happier about her sitting on the couch in the evening sewing the binding on as no more pins for him to step on. We all got a smile out of that one. If it works for you, GREAT
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05-01-2011, 06:02 AM
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I have a DBIL who says " If you can't glue it- Don't do it. " :lol: :lol: :lol:
Great tips though- how long does it take for the bottled glue to dry before sewing? Do you press the pieces with an iron to dry?
Great tips though- how long does it take for the bottled glue to dry before sewing? Do you press the pieces with an iron to dry?
05-01-2011, 06:22 AM
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I have been reading the board for a long time and finaly came out of hiding not long ago, but in all my observations the one thing that made me hesitant of joining all that time was what just happened here on this thread. When a person answers a question that is not a positive answer by majority opinion everyone goes on the defensive and makes references to the offender throughout the post. First off sometimes we dont always think what we write is ment to be taken to heart its just a quick comment. not a total thought. Second this happening will make alot of people not comment for fear of retaliation and more embarassment than they already gave themselves by putting their foot in their mouths. But at least the participated and I believe that is what this board is all about. Friends dont alway say the right thing the right way but that doesnt mean its wrong either. whats the saying about letting things slide off your back? and not take it so personnal. If i posted a question I would want honest comment good or bad because we live in america and there is still something called freedom of speech. This is a place where we take all in with open arms and embrace our differences and thoughts our uniqueness that makes us all who we are, some have a good day and some days arent but friend understand this because each of us has that and knows we cant always be happy and see alls right with the world and yes sometimes we say stuff thats really out there, but thats life we've all done it and anyone who says they havent is lieing or the person that took offence was just nice enough not to throw it in your face. Just some thoughts. DEB
05-01-2011, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by toadmomma
I have been reading the board for a long time and finaly came out of hiding not long ago, but in all my observations the one thing that made me hesitant of joining all that time was what just happened here on this thread. When a person answers a question that is not a positive answer by majority opinion everyone goes on the defensive and makes references to the offender throughout the post. First off sometimes we dont always think what we write is ment to be taken to heart its just a quick comment. not a total thought. Second this happening will make alot of people not comment for fear of retaliation and more embarassment than they already gave themselves by putting their foot in their mouths. But at least the participated and I believe that is what this board is all about. Friends dont alway say the right thing the right way but that doesnt mean its wrong either. whats the saying about letting things slide off your back? and not take it so personnal. If i posted a question I would want honest comment good or bad because we live in america and there is still something called freedom of speech. This is a place where we take all in with open arms and embrace our differences and thoughts our uniqueness that makes us all who we are, some have a good day and some days arent but friend understand this because each of us has that and knows we cant always be happy and see alls right with the world and yes sometimes we say stuff thats really out there, but thats life we've all done it and anyone who says they havent is lieing or the person that took offence was just nice enough not to throw it in your face. Just some thoughts. DEB
Now that put an end to all comments.
I think you will do fine on this blog.
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05-01-2011, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by toadmomma
I have been reading the board for a long time and finaly came out of hiding not long ago, but in all my observations the one thing that made me hesitant of joining all that time was what just happened here on this thread. When a person answers a question that is not a positive answer by majority opinion everyone goes on the defensive and makes references to the offender throughout the post. First off sometimes we dont always think what we write is ment to be taken to heart its just a quick comment. not a total thought. Second this happening will make alot of people not comment for fear of retaliation and more embarassment than they already gave themselves by putting their foot in their mouths. But at least the participated and I believe that is what this board is all about. Friends dont alway say the right thing the right way but that doesnt mean its wrong either. whats the saying about letting things slide off your back? and not take it so personnal. If i posted a question I would want honest comment good or bad because we live in america and there is still something called freedom of speech. This is a place where we take all in with open arms and embrace our differences and thoughts our uniqueness that makes us all who we are, some have a good day and some days arent but friend understand this because each of us has that and knows we cant always be happy and see alls right with the world and yes sometimes we say stuff thats really out there, but thats life we've all done it and anyone who says they havent is lieing or the person that took offence was just nice enough not to throw it in your face. Just some thoughts. DEB
Deb,
Now that put an end to all comments.
I think you will do fine on this blog.
DJC
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