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    Old 06-20-2016, 05:30 AM
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    Once you do some of the wise tips given so far and it gets quilted, you shouldn't see any more creases, we hope.
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    Old 06-20-2016, 05:34 AM
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    Originally Posted by GingerK
    You could try adding a little vinegar to your spray bottle. It should help pressing out stubborn creases.
    I agree with GingerK. Vinegar water spritzed on the folds will really help remove the creases. Sharonve
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    Old 06-20-2016, 05:46 AM
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    You won't have to lower your ironing board to mattress level since your mattress would alleviate the weight/. You don't need a backache. I agree with the vinegar tip. I use it all the time.
    Originally Posted by dsch
    Thanks for all the suggestions! I knew I could count on the board. I think I will combine some of your ideas. Lay it on a bed, lower my ironing board to the mattress level of that bed, use a mister, and press it face down. Thanks again to all
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    Old 06-20-2016, 07:38 AM
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    \I have two plywood boards 4'by60" which I lay over my two ironing boards at my correct height. I can press anything I need to on this wide surface. I store one board under my sofa cushions and the other stands behind a door in my sewing room. I have sat and repaired antique quilts, put tulle over worn blocks and generally used it for a variety of other problems.
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    Old 06-20-2016, 12:43 PM
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    I read somewhere that when you fold a quilt you fold it on the diagonal, this way there are no fold lines.
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    Old 06-20-2016, 03:37 PM
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    I would also suggest that if you have to fold it again before quilting it is something that I have done before. I place the batting on it and then fold, that way the fold will not be as sharp..
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    Old 06-20-2016, 05:51 PM
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    I don't have any hints but I am dying to see the quilt!
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    Old 06-20-2016, 06:21 PM
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    I would press it like explained already but I use pool noodles to wrap quilts around while waiting to be quilted so as not to get fold lines again. Works great!

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