Downton Abbey binge-watching pays off...
Two more finished sets of three 6-inch hand applique blocks are done! Can you tell that my Downton Abbey DVD arrived?!? The first block is a Rose of Sharon spin-off... ...and the second, Lazy Susans. From time to time, I get emails with questions about using glue for both turning my applique edges under and for "glue-basting" the little pieces to the background. People are worried that the glue is harmful over time or really stiff-feeling. Let me explain... For gluing fabric edges under, I use Elmers 'Disappearing Purple' Glue Sticks, usually in the smaller size (0.21 oz). The small size works great for many reasons: The small stick is better on small pieces because it is less clumsy. They are cheap! If you leave the lid off and it dries out, they are less than a buck to replace. I go through a stick pretty quick, but if one does get a little old and a little too hard to apply without pulling my fabric piece off the freezer paper, I just toss ...