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Liquid Stitch revisited

I have revised my method of using LS to attach quilt labels. First I use Elmer's Washable School Glue to fold and iron under all for edges, ala Sharon Schamber. Then I run a thin bead of LS along the back side of those edges. Spread with my finger thin and smooth clear to the outer edge on all four sides. Then finger-press it down nice and smooth on the back of the quilt. I love it! Because it's such a thin layer, it doesn't get too stiff when it dries. And when you wash the quilt, the Elmer's is gone, making it even more flexible yet. And you can't even pick it off with your fingernail. I'm going to make sure I never run out of this stuff. I also use it for seams that might start to come undone (in the event of not back-stitching). I've decided it's a bit fidgy to mess with for a binding, unless it was like a 12" quilt or smaller. This product review brought to you by

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Karen, Queen of Squishies
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Hey Karen:

Thanks for the review. I've tried the Washable Glue on some applique. I must have used too much at once because I got into a sticky mess and constantly wiping up the excess, the brush and my fingers.

I decided to use the stick washable glue. Yes the edges of the applique were a little stiff, but it worked to my advantage. The fabric didn't move so I didn't get any puckers. Cleanup was a breeze and no sticky fingers. I use the liquid glue when I position the applique. I put a few dots of it on the back of the piece to sew down, no straight or safety pins to mess with.

Ain't glue great and so inexpensive.

Kate T. South Mississippi

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