Appliques

[dhale]

What suggestions can I get for glueing the backings when stitching bookmarks? I've been using spray craft glue but it gets rather wet and gums the needle.

Any suggestions please.

[jagoda]

unpleasantly me but I have not tried preparations yet, I which would can recommend.

[la_cole]

What suggestions can I get for glueing the backings when stitching bookmarks? I've been using spray craft glue but it gets rather wet and gums the needle.

Any suggestions please.

I don't know what name brands may be available to you, dhale, but I use Dritz Spray Adhesive. It's specially formulated not to gum up the needle. You may also want to give glue sticks a try. Yup, the same ones that grade school children use for their craft projects.

[ravenstreamr]

I like ironing where I have used glue stick before I start stitching. It dries the glue stick without compromising the hold and prevents that gumming up action.

[gartner]

If using a spray adhesive make sure to spray stabilizer just a bit , then place the fabric on it and smooth it out,

Then wait a few minutes for the spray adhesive to dry before stitching on the fabric.
That way the needles do not get gummed up.

The 505 spray adhesive is good.

Denise in Calgary

[dhale]

Thankyou to all the suggestions for my applique projects. I've yet to start some more.

[boltonia51]

Great tips everyone for securing the backing when stitching out an applique design .

[kmf]

I too glue with a glue stick and works well