To press or not to press
#1
Does anyone iron your quilts when you are finished making them? I always heard that you shouldn't do it, but sometimes they are so wrinkled. Does pressing them ruin the look? What do you think?
#3
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I thought everyone washed them after quilting. That's what I do, since a lot of folks have allergies and I have two cats. Then I stick them in plastic bags before my quilt inspectors can call a new inspection.
And, to be truthful, to see if the darn thing comes apart or will stand up to years of washing and drying.
You do a lot, a heck of a lot of ironing the fabric before, during and after sewing it. But after finishing it, it's off to the washer it goes.
I suppose if it's going to a show, then maybe not washed. Ironing would go good here, I think.
And, to be truthful, to see if the darn thing comes apart or will stand up to years of washing and drying.
You do a lot, a heck of a lot of ironing the fabric before, during and after sewing it. But after finishing it, it's off to the washer it goes.
I suppose if it's going to a show, then maybe not washed. Ironing would go good here, I think.
#5
I only press while piecing. Once the top is together, it usually doesn't need another pressing (if I did it well while I was putting it together). I don't see the point in pressing after the quilt is finished. I wash it and dry it in the dryer until almost dry, then lay out on the floor to finish drying.
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