Here is my hot glue version - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmmYxsSCqq_Zf6g.html

There are so many decorative rolls of Duct tape out there. I use that as the "binding" for my design boards.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are. I actually bought a couple rolls of shiny metallic duct tape but then I learned about this technique. Plenty of options for everyone.

@susanmei9980

2 жыл бұрын

Does the duct tape stay securely attached to the batting?

@kathygist6488

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanmei9980 I haven't had any problems at all with duct tape. It's really sticky.

@susanmei9980

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathygist6488 thank you for responding. I will try that! 😊

@shirleymcintyre4732

5 ай бұрын

I use duct tape too

I took an even easier cheaper route lol. I use the foam board and batting but taped each side with painters tape or any tape I had. They work great;) If you use the pretty design tape it would look just as pretty as binding fabric;)

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

After the hot glue mess I was going to use some fun duct tape from the dollar tree. Then I came across this version. I think using the tape is a great idea.

I love the idea of using glue stick lines to hold down the batting! I made my batting layer stick by spraying the board with spray adhesive first and layering on the batting. Just another option.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Spray adhesive is a great idea.

I used the Ultra Hold too! Instead of turning the ends over, I used my Pinking Shears to trim the ends and applied a few drops of Fray Stop. So the mitered corners would hold better I used a drop of elmers glue all and ironed to dry the glue. The ultra hold method was so easy that I made 6 Mini 5 x 5, 4- 10 x 10, and 4- 15 x 15. They are holding up very well.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Pinking shears is a great idea. You’ve been very busy.

@sandybruce9092

2 жыл бұрын

Terri - what a great idea - using Pinking shears. I finally bought a pair last year (for something - can’t remember😄😄). And I, too thought a drop,or two of Elmer’s at the mitered corners would be good. I need to hit JoAnn’s for the Ultra Hold and the Fray Stop!!! Great hints.

@Terry_Mae

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandybruce9092 Oh. Fantastic. Happy block design board making!!

@notesfromleisa-land

2 жыл бұрын

The Ultra Hold is built in Fray Stop

@koyyapugh7618

Жыл бұрын

Great subjection 👍🤩

Yes!! This is so much better, I can't wait... no hot glue, and no stitching. win-win-win!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s much better too. Super easy and clean.

Much better way than with glue! One suggestion: leave an inch or more free at the beginning if you are starting with a selvage edge. When you join the two edges, cut the binding to slightly overlap, but finish with the selvage edge on top. Of course this will only truly work if at least one selvage has the print or weave all the way to at least one edge. This will eliminate any need to fold over an edge. You can also eliminate bulk by trimming at an angle the folded back sides at the starting edge before applying the ultrabond.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip. I like the idea of using the selvage. Thank you 🦩

@sandramyer7081

Жыл бұрын

Maybe with me too complicated - thanks anyway

@vickirobles3406

Жыл бұрын

I always have many quilt projects going at once so I love making these-I have some from Lori Holt and now I can use leftover fabrics!! Thanks Robin!!💗💗💗

@carriemayer2980

Жыл бұрын

So glad I saw your suggestion! I just finished two boards, and using the selvage end as is worked great! The join was so much flatter than turning it under.

Thanks for sharing this method. I have several design boards to finish and didn't particularly care for the hot glue method as it was messy. Certainly going to try this! Much neater looking. I love using design boards - they have made such a difference in my cutting and organizing of fabric for piecing. A small thing, but so helpful!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I found this method so much better. Quicker. Cleaner. Less painful. 😉. If preparing several blocks at once for a quilt a stack of design boards would be very helpful.

Excellent tutorial - I will have more comfort using this method rather then the hot glue! As always you explain the steps in simple terms and show us at the same time - it makes following the steps easy 🙂. Thank you for all you do!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen. 🦩

FYI You can buy the board that has sticky on one side to adhere the flannel or batting to makes it a lot more stable. Great tutorial

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thank you

@karenh789

Жыл бұрын

I used the ultra hold without realizing it, for appliqués on a quilt. I did not like the effect of the stiffness in the quilt but after sewing down the appliques there was no residue from the glue on my needle. Just an fyi...

I think you should make you self "mini" more of these. Have a great weekend.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣. Love It! You win a fabric postcard for that comment. Please send me Your mailing address.

Wowzer - how did I miss this 7 months ago?! Happy to find it now. Great idea using the HnBond! Thanks

Love the mini board idea using the heat and bond 💕

I have to say, I love this new version of your mini project boards! I try to stay away from hot glue as much as I can!!!! Thanks for your thorough explanations!!!!❤

Thanks Robin. Mini design board would be a great gift.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! They would be fun for kids too. They can play with felt letters and shapes. Or your scrappy squares. Get them starter early 😉

I am going try to use the Ultra Hold to hold on the batting on first. I am also going to join the ends like binding, on a 45 degree only just using the Ultra hold. I will turn over about 3/8 in. and tuck in the end and press in place. That Ultra Hold is great for wall hangings that are only used a few times & then are outdated. Great no sew project for anyone! Thank you for a great video.

Wow. I thought I was the only one who struggled with making design boards with hot glue! I burned myself badly and the glue cooled on me before I could maneuver the binding!. Left bumps! So thank you for your video! Yipppeee

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

You’re not alone. Not only is hot glue hard to work with but the finished results aren’t always the cleanest. It’s nice to have options.

I use decorative duck tape on the sides of my design boards. Easy Peasy!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I did buy fun duct tape to try but then I heard about this. I never did try the duct tape. 😂

Very nicely done. I like this version of your design board. Does not need to be a mini style could be as large as one needs it. 😉

Thank you so much! I just made two boards and they turned out great! I was tempted to buy a couple of boards because I hate working with a hot glue gun. This was a wonderful solution. Thank you to your listener who made the suggestion, too.

@rsislandcrafts

5 ай бұрын

I’m glad It worked out well for you. I like that I can make any size I need and that it’s a simple project with no messy glue or weird bumps. ✂️

This is so much easier than the hot glue method , where I ended up with glued fingers and a not satisfactory end result.!! Thank you for sharing it.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

I always manage to glue my fingers 🤣

I love the idea of using the ultra hold waaaayyyy more than the hot glue! ❤ I am going to have to make a few sizes but I love your Mini board! 👍🏻😜 I have a mini iron too! I find it very useful and I agree....It definitely gets a lot hotter than my regular iron. ~ Mini thanks for this video Robin!❤

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad to hear it’s not just me. I’m very respectful of that mini iron. 😉

Mini-thank you so much for the awesome tutorial I will save this so that I can go back and make me one!

Thank you for making Friday morning a great start to the day .. enjoy seeing all the new items .

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jo.

This is fantasic. I think I am going to redo my board. I used a wide ribbion instead of binding.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

A wide ribbon would be super easy and pretty.

@joyfuljan77

Жыл бұрын

I love the idea of using ribbon as I have a stash from making hairbows and pillowcase style dresses. Easier than making binding as well. Thank you for the great idea!

Hi Robin, Just seen your design board video. What a good idea. I finished my Chrissy tree ornaments and a little basket to put my throw away bits in. Next I want to start some of your string bits. I'm new to all this and really enjoying doing them. I have a very dear friend in South Carolina that I call my sister as I haven't got one. We've known each other since 1996 when we took part in a teacher exchange. First time I'd flown on my own. We have 'crossed the pond' many times since then. The last time she came over was for our daughter's wedding in 2019. Our son did an exchange year in NC before he went to university and had a great year. Our daughter went to Florida on an exchange with the school county band and played in a concert at Disney World. My husband used to go to the US with his work. We had a wonderful time every time we came over and we visited lots of places east to west. Long may you continue your videos. Jenny

Fantastic! Thanks so much for the tutorial and the great tips!

Oh my, I have the ultra hold and was wondering what to do with it. Now, I know. Thanks for doing this tutorial. Now to collect all of the supplies!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like many of us have the ultra hold in our stash but we don’t use. This is a good project to use up some of It.

Thank you for doing this mini I think it will work much better for me

Bravo! I thought that I was the only one with a glue gun problem! Many thanks!

Thank you so much for this information. He went over everything, nice and slow, and it was easy to understand!

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome.

Going to get the ultra hold right now!!!! Thank you so much. I love the idea of these boards and have a thrift store flannel sheet and a bunch of various sized of squares cut from Amazon boxes I collected. I don’t order that much but I know a shopaholic...

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon is very good at supplying us with nice sized boxes.

Love this idea over the hot glue. You are correct the lumps drove me nuts and the burning myself well... ya... Thank you for sharing I will be making alot more now.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

It’s those little things that bother me. This version is nice and smooth.

Wow Robin! Thanks SO much for this video. I'm glad I came across it before I whipped out my glue gun. This is WAY more easier and less messy. You're awesome!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patty. I had decided to never make another design board after the hot glue version. Now I don’t mind making more in different sizes.

This is great! I had the same problem with the hot glue. My first boards look awful! Thank you for sharing this!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I think we all can agree that the hot glue version was a bit of a mess.

I like that you used Elmers glue stick. I did do that when I made my design board. However I did sew my binding on. I’m sure your method is great also. Thank you for all the little tips!

@rsislandcrafts

2 ай бұрын

I’ve seen a video where someone sewed their binding on. Looks great. Whatever works right? ✂️✂️✂️

Hey, Robin...that came out really well. I used a tiny slip of Steam a Seam 2 on the corners and it worked like a charm. Another great visit with you.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janet. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

best looking tutorial on this I've seen.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🦩

Yes, I have purchased the boards online and they are really cute - but are expensive. I have a written how-to for those boards but I’m not great with the glue gun either - plus,I was thinking it would make a nice program for my smaller quilt guild. I just happened onto this video this afternoon and I’m totally sold on this process!!!! So I’ll be adding the foam core and Ultra Hold Heat&Bond to my shopping list. I’d like to make several sizes, especially a larger one as I do like larger blocks and I also do hand appliqué with larger blocks so would work for piecing and appliqué. Thanks so much, Fabuulous video.👍👍👍👍

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’d like to make some larger ones for my tote bags. Medium for zipper pouches. I don’t make many large multi block quilts but I do enjoy making mini quilts. It’s nice to have all of the pieces in one place.

Thanks for this method. I dislike hot glue. Tried this method and now I’ve finished FOUR boards! Fantastic! Thank you

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!! This method is cleaner but beyond that it’s so much quicker and easier.

I just made a few of these with hot glue...and am so glad to find your alternative!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not usually very particular but I just didn’t like the hot glue version. Mine came out too bulky and lumpy. Not to mention the burnt fingers 😉

I just made one but used corrugated cardboard since I had a lot of packages arrive over the holidays. The process worked very well, but since the cardboard is thinner than the foam core, I didn’t iron along the edge first. I ironed a little on the back and then the same area on the front. Worked great! The cardboard wasn’t white, so the board has a darker look since the brown shows through a bit. I love this method because it is exactly how I bind my quilts. No new skill set to learn! Thank you!

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard from a few people that they successfully used amazon boxes or other cardboard boxes. Great way to recycle.

Great method!! Thanks Robin, I love your tutorials...

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth. 🦩

super cute fabric

And it will be a chance to break in my mini iron! I haven’t taken it out of the packaging yet. It will be a lot easier than holding Rowenta iron up! Thank you again. I’m so excited I’m off for three days and I’m going to catch up on a ton of your videos!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re going to have a nice three days. A new iron, crafting, and crafty videos. Sounds like fun to me.

This is Great timing! I have seen these boards before. But never made them. THIS IS MY YEAR TO REALLY SEW/ QUILT...❤ I thought this will be my First Project of the year, ( for the year of the Rabbit). I love Chinese foods and this year is my Aminal for their horoscope. That means Good Luck, doesn't it. ha,ha. Great year to make and get it done.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Having a handful of design boards will be helpful for your year of sewing.

I am glad I ran up on U doing this design board. Thanks

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad you found me too. This was a game changer. So much easier and neater compared to the hot glue method.

Loved this method. Will definitely do this method for future boards. Thank you.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia. This method was so much simpler and It was a better looking board too. Happy Quilting.

Great idea, Robin. Very well explained. I think I need one of those mini irons! Thanks.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

The mini iron is useful in many ways. I use mine for appliqué a lot. Keeps the good iron clean.

Loved the tour Robin! You’re doing a great job getting settled in and organized.

@rsislandcrafts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Kathy! I’m trying to not pressure myself too much with unpacking. Sewing is much more fun 😉

This is FANTASTIC!! I was planning on making some boards, but I hate hot glue. This is great!! I'm going to use basting spray on underneath the batting. Thanks for this great tutorial!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Basting spray is a great idea. As I use my boards the loose batting has started to bug me.

This is great !! Thank you for sharing with us 😊💖

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🦩

Thank you, Robin, this is so helpful. I tried following Lori Holt's suggestions for using fabric and glue on my boards and just quit, it was so fiddly for me. This is much easier and prettier too!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I struggled with the glue too. I never could get It to lie flat or look nice.

I actually made one of these today BEFORE I saw your video, I used the hot glue, I’m terrible at hot gluing! I wasn’t really happy with how it turned out so when I make another one I will DEFINITELY be using this method! Thank you!!

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

I have two small boards that I use regularly. One made with hot glue and one with the fusible. I can tell the difference every time I pull them out. The fusible one is so much neater and smoother.

I so glad to be watching your video! I had a very busy day and I want you to know that I enjoy your channel's content. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for posting!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🦩

That was fun as usual. I love the mini design boards.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Mini is one of my favorite words! Most of what I make is mini! Bigger is not always better! :)

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! King size quilt?? Mini wall hanging?? Mini wins every time. It means I can make so many more mini quilts for the same amount of time and materials. I know you love to work on smaller projects.

So much better!!! Thanks for sharing.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The hot glue version was stressful. I could easily make a stack of this version and actually enjoy It.

Really well demonstrated and explained, thank you so much ❤

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. 🦩

Thank you. I will try to make this. Your very good at teaching. I've always wanted to have one. You are so nice.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny. You’re very sweet. Once you make one you might not be able to stop.

Thank u so much for this method! I made one today and they are so perfect. They have adhesive backed foam core boards now so I didn't need the glue stick...just take the paper off the board and the batting sticks to the board...no fuss no mess. Really luv the heat and bond...first time I saw this method!

@rsislandcrafts

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I love that there’s sticky foam boards now. That makes It even easier. Thank you for sharing.

Great video. I plan to make my boards with your method! Thank you so much❣️

@rsislandcrafts

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hello, Robin! Great tutorial!This video just popped up in my recommended list. I’m now subscribed and am looking forward to exploring your past videos. Thanks, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

WELCOME Pat!! I’m so glad you found us. I hope you find a video or two that you enjoy. Thank you for subscribing. 🦩

Robin, this is wonderful and so easy and neat. I didn't like the hot glue method and this is a very efficient way to make up some design boards thanks for passing it on.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Diane I was so happy to see how neat this process is. Plus it’s easier in my opinion. The lumpy hot glue boards were the reason I stopped making them.

Thank you SEW MUCH for this tutorial! I made one with glue yesterday and really did burn my index finger. This second one with the heat and bond came out so much better. I literally went to JoAnns just to buy some today 🙂so I could try it.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I really like this version so much better. Even I was able to make my first try look good. My hot glue ones were always messy, crooked, and chunky where the ends met. Now you can make as many design boards as you’d like.

Awesome! Great instructions!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🦩

Mini = this process is a lot more efficient and more kind to your fingers Thank you Robin Sincerely Your Friend Lynne

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Much kinder on my fingers.

Great! thank you Robin- , details and how to use Heat and Bond Ultra made a difference- and the details you are watching out on Heat Ultra is so helpful! Wonderful tutorial on how to make this design board was Great!! YES BEST EVER! Sandi Myer❤️

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Im glad It was helpful. The heat n bond ultra gives the design boards a much smoother and neater look.

Sew mini great ideas on your channel! Thank you for the tutorial.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🌺

Much nicer then the hot glue method, thank you!

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I’ve noticed that the no glue method still looks nice after weeks or months of use. My hot glue ones just seem “dirty” or messy.

Yay! no hot glue, but I have a sugestion use spray baste to adhere the batting to the foam core. I'ts what I had at the time and works wonderfully.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip. I made my first no glue project board “live” for this tutorial. Afterwards I did wish I had used something to glue the batting down.

So much better than hot glue! Thanks for sharing

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

So much better.

Omg i just made 9 boards last night and i see your video this morning I'm so mad ugh lol. The hot glue sucked I burned my fingers too and it ooozed out of my fabric so some boards aren't as neat lol. Now I will make more using the hb ultra hold. Thank you so much for your tutorial.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

Oh no. I’m glad you found my video even if a day late. You might be able to peel off the hot glue version and save the boards.

Thank you! Can't wait to make mine tomorrow. I'm going to apply the binding to the front first to see if this makes a difference. Maybe pull a little more binding to the front.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I’m very pleased with this version. They’re quick projects and easy to try different techniques on each one you make. Then you’ll know what works for you. Have fun!

OH MY GOSH🤭. A friend and I started to make a design board w/hot glue😬! About a fourth of the way into project I started to take pictures of the project (A STICKY HOT MESS}🙃! However we did LAUGH a lot😈. Next I tried liquid glue in a tube, 😂🤣! With that lumpy mess we decided that we didn’t really need Design Boards😢. Came across this method by accident👏! Tomorrow I will surprise my friend w/design board that doesn’t look sticky or lumpy and that can actually be used🎉. Thanks for sharing. M🍀

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

It’s fun to craft with a friend. Especially when you can laugh together.

I’m making eight 15 x 15 inch boards for a special project and am putting the batting on the board with sheets of heat and bond I got from a bolt. It’s not cheap, but I didn’t want to use spray adhesive and I wanted the batting to be smooth and tight to the board. I wouldn’t even try this project if I hadn’t come across this video! Glue guns and I aren’t a good mix. Thank you.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

I think adhering the batting is a great idea. I’m happy you found this video. Design boards are very helpful for more than just quilt blocks.

Wow! What a great solution. I’ve avoided making these because hot glue is such a pain for these awkward and small areas.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

The hot glue version was stressful. You can’t wait with hot glue.

Can’t wait to try this out!!! 💕💕💕

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

It was so stress free. The board I made in this tutorial was my first try. It was super easy.

Love the mini board. I like this method better than the glue gun.. About 30 years ago I worked in a factory and when they closed I got spools of bonding tape 1/4 wide heavy duty for hemming seams. I kept them now I can put them to good use. Thanks for the tutorial. Have a great day.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent shop closing “gift”. Hemming tape is very handy. With that much you could even use It on quilt binding.

@jacquieumberger6570

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip for binding. @@rsislandcrafts

Thank you for this video. I found it to be very helpful.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🦩

Great tutorial. I had a hard time with the glue gone too. Thank you

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glue guns may appear simple but that’s not always true.

Can’t wait to make some!❤

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

They were fun to make and very useful.

i made these like demonstrated and they turned out so nice, look much better than my glue ones!! thanks!

@rsislandcrafts

4 ай бұрын

That's great! After my glued version I was a bit hesitant but my first ones turned out great too. Happy quilting!!

I like this method much better than hot glue!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

The results are much cleaner.

Here’s what I do to make sure the batting stays on. I use iron on batting that comes with adhesive on one side. I just iron it on the cord board before I ate,pt to add the binding.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

That’s an excellent tip. I haven’t tried fusible batting yet.

@mdnisg61

2 жыл бұрын

It works great, I also will use duct tape that come in a lot of different patterns. Jo Ann’s has it. It works great instead of a binding!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

@@mdnisg61 I did buy some duct tape if fun designs but I haven’t tried using It yet. This technique caught my eye.

@mdnisg61

2 жыл бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts try it, you’ll like how it works.

I love this method. We made some using the pretty duct tape but this version is nicer. Thank you.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I bought some fun duct tape but never ended up trying It.

Good tips. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🦩

Great idea!

Thanks for the video....great way to do this!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

💜

Great idea! Thanks for your excellent tutorial. Think I’ll like it much better than the hot glue I used on the first ones I made. At one point I needed a bunch more in a hurry and just put the batting on, being careful at the edges, and used them without the binding. It worked just fine.

@rsislandcrafts

Жыл бұрын

The fabric around the edges adds some color to the design boards but as you found out it’s not completely necessary. If the batting pulls away then you just glue it back down 🤷‍♀️.

Mini thanks, Robin, for sharing! I really like not using hot glue. I need to make this asap!😊

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I love how neater and flatter It looks.

Thank you, I like this method. Nice job 🌹

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🦩

I tried making theses design boards with hot glue and then your way with the heat and bond. The glue gun one was a mess, what a fiasco. So much better with the heat and bond. Still like zigzagging the center before applying heat and bond so I know where center is and can have even borders. Much better results with heat and bond.thank you.

@rsislandcrafts

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You’re very welcome. Adding the zigzag is a great tip. I like It to be centered too.

I love this! I didn't know about ultra hold. I think I'm going to try it for my outside flag for the cemetery. It should hold it well without quilting. I've got a little triangle iron I'm going to try for this. Less chance of me activating the glue accidentally. I'm throwing any fabric with this on. I'd end up sewing through it even in a card. I want to try making the mini quilts. I think they are so cute!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

I think the ultra hold would be great for your flags. It’ll save you thread and time. You wouldn’t need to stitch all the little bits down.

Love the Monkeys!! I got one of those Mini Irons for Christmas to use at my retreats. First retreat for 2022 is next month, can't wait. Looks like an easy project, maybe I will give the Mini Board a try. :) As always enjoyed the info. :)

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. First retreat of 2022. Very exciting.

Robin, thank you, thank you, thank you and again THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this video! I created two quilt design boards with foam boards and flannel. I used fabric adhesive, but it turned out to be a hot mess around the edges of both foam boards. Even after I applied an ample amount of fabric adhesive to bond the flannel to the foam board, the flannel kept loosening and peeling off the edges of the foam board! This was so frustrating! I almost used up an entire can of very expensive fabric adhesive with very poor results! Your method is very simple, easy...and way cheaper! I am definitely going to try your method! I'm on my way to Walmart to get the Heat-N-Bond product and glue stick from Dollar Tree! Thanks, again.❤

@rsislandcrafts

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I can picture your frustration. I’m glad you found my video. I didn’t think I’d use a design board but even when I’m making things other than a quilt I use mine often. I might even make a few more. Happy sewing!!

Love this idea. I do not have a design board. I just use a mini wool pressing mat as a design board. Maybe I’ll give it a try and make a larger one for bigger blocks. Thanks for the ideas.

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

A wool pressing mat is nice and grippy. If you’d like to prep more than one or two blocks having the extra design boards might be helpful.

@kathyclayton4318

2 жыл бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts yes, and I too hate the hot glue gun. I get hot glue everywhere and burn my fingers every time. I should not be allowed to use one. I keep it in a place where I have to really think about it before I work to get it out. Do I really want to mess with it? Usually the answer is no and I find some other way to do it. Thanks for your clever option in this project. If I do make one, I will use your idea!

I actually love those mini irons - just wish that the steaming would last longer, but for $11 they do well

Mini board very neat.

Thanks for the handy dandy video!

@rsislandcrafts

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 🦩