sahm4605

i am getting ready to sew a baby quilt that will have tons of curved pieces. normally i starch all the fabrics like there is no tomorrow but with curves in this pattern i am not sure i should starch. i have made a few blocks ,sample ones, and about half the fabric is starched. not sure how i liked workimg with the starched pieces. what do you guys think? should i starch or not?

Patti25314

I probably wouldn't starch because curves need some stretch to fit together properly. But try it both ways and see what works best for you.

MadQuilter

I just did some apple core pieces and it would have bothered me to have them starched. So I am on the no starch side.

ontheriver

I do lots of curves in drunkards paths and new York beauty quilts and do not starch. You need the slight easing ability.

Milli

I'm scared of curves sorry no help here.

rusty quilter

I am on the no starch side. At least for me, I need the easing ability without having to fight the stiffness.

fayzer

I am making a modern quilt with curves. I am starching after sewing. That works really well.

hperttula123

I did a drunkards path and didn't starch it. Worked fine.

ube quilting

I like to starch. it helps to reduce stretching.

Here is a pic of a baby quilt with curves i did along time ago. I love curves!

i'm also working on a purple curved quilt now!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...n-t118544.html

ghostrider

I do a lot with curves of all sizes, never starch any of them.