We're Stuck On Roxanne!

Roxanne Temporary Spray Adhesive—AKA the secret sauce of the quilting world!

Hey there folx! As you all might know by now, we recently teamed up with Colonial Needle Company to be ambassadors for them, and DANG did they ever set us up with some great products for the studio! We have a lot of those products to review and post about but first up was the line of Roxanne glues. Specifically, we were excited to use and review the Roxanne Temporary Adhesive Spray. If you have ever used those other sprays - like our previous go to, 505 - you know the fumes are enough to knock out a grown human in no time flat. The Roxanne spray claimed to be less toxic and have no smell so we had to see for ourselves.

The result? We got rid of the rest of our 505 spray. Seriously. It was that fast of a decision. This is still an aerosolized glue so we still wear masks but the fumes don’t burn our eyes and lungs and we didn’t have to go outside to use it. Yes, we kept the windows open with a small fan on in the room (safety first!) but zero fumes and zero light-headed-oh-lawdy-I-gotta-go-outside-before-I-pass-out feelings. You know what we mean. When we used the other basting sprays, we did it in the garage with the doors open and cross ventilation open. Still, we had to take breaks and that was both dangerous and a pain in the… ya know…

We did a review and tutorial for the Colonial Needle Company blog for how to make a quilt sandwich using the Roxanne Temporary Spray Adhesive. Here is that review and video for you all and you can find the spray at craft stores and quilt shops or order it directly from the Colonial Needle Company website.

FYI, we are able to do one queen sized quilt with one can. We are always using this type of basting spray for other smaller projects so we ordered four at a time so we don’t run out.

​Let's dive into what makes this stuff so special, shall we?

Let's face it—for quilters, pinning layer upon layer of fabric while making a quilt sandwich is like playing a game of "Don't Poke Your Fingers" on expert mode. And surface design projects can be fussy and a sticky mess with other types of glue… don't get us started on having to pin some of those details into place. Enter Roxanne Temporary Adhesive Spray, the new superstar of your maker toolkit! No more wrestling with prickly pins or risking a gloopy glue mess. Just a spritz here and a spray there, and voila! Your quilt layers and applique are bonded like lifelong friends at a quilting bee.

Temporary Hold: Imagine having the power to hold fabric together like a boss, but with the freedom to change your mind if the creative mood strikes you… as we are all prone to do. Roxanne Temporary Spray Adhesive gives you just that—temporary bonding for your fabric layers and threads so you can adjust, readjust, and re-re-re-adjust to your heart's content.
Low Odor: Ah, the sweet smell of success—minus the overpowering chemical stench. This is a big one on our list! Our spaces are small and, although we have plenty of windows, we don't dare use some of these glues indoors and NEVER use the old style aerosols in the house. Fortunately, we don't have to run out back to the garden for smaller projects or even larger wall hangings that we are assembling on the dining room… umm… studio floor. Roxanne's low odor formula allows us to work without feeling like we are going to pass out from fumes that come with other spray adhesives. Disclaimer from the product packaging: this is still an aerosolized glue, so we always wear a mask when using it.
Non-Staining Formula: We've all experienced those nightmare moments when a little adhesive turns into a big ol' nasty stain on our quilt, silk applique, or antique lace. But fear not, intrepid makers! Roxanne won't leave a mark on your delicate creations. The non-staining formula means you can spray with confidence knowing your fabrics and materials will stay pristine and stain-free. We always tell folx to test your fabrics first to make sure any adhesive isn't going to stain and we personally did the over-use test on different fabrics for an applique project and it did not leave a single blotch. One less thing to stress about so we can concentrate on the creativity part.
Versatility: From quilting and sewing to embroidery, applique, and surface design (and probably a few we haven't even thought of yet… give us time), Roxanne is your go-to product for all things fabric-related. Need to baste a quilt? Roxanne's got you covered. Want to tackle a craft project? Roxanne's ready to roll. We have started using it for some of our boro and sashiko projects and love how quickly the glue sets (and the fact that we don't have to go outside to use the spray). There are a LOT of options in the Roxanne line of glues and we will get to those in time so be sure to check them out. Really… there is something for every project. The particular basting spray has been a life saver for us for garments, quilts, and surface design work.
Easy Application: Say goodbye to fumbling with pins and hello to a much easier way to work with this aerosol spray! Roxanne's easy application means you can baste your quilt (and other projects) with precision and speed, leaving you more time to focus on the fun stuff—like picking out your next fabric obsession… just us? We thought not! We throw down an old sheet to protect our work surface (like we did in the video) and we're off and running. Even in the case of a little overspray, a damp sponge was all it took to clean off our surfaces including a wood floor and our cutting table. Easy application, easy clean up… because the creative process isn't always so neat and tidy.
Bottom Line: We are grateful there is this option for a temporary spray adhesive that doesn't gas us out of our house and has such a beautifully fine spray that we can decide exactly how much to apply for different styles of projects. Our recommendation is to keep a few around for different projects. We used about one can for an oversized king-sized quilt and can do quite a few wall hangings and garment projects with a single can. We have four cans on the shelf right now because no way, no how, do we want to be struck by inspiration and not have this gem on hand.

That's all for now but be sure to check back for more about our fav products from Colonial Needle Company as well as some projects and tutorials that reflect how we use this all-encompassing line of products in our studio.

Which products do YOU have questions about? Let us know and we might just feature your question in a future video or post. Until then…
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STITCH ON!!Shannon & Jason