I am taking mine to the shop and quilt it myself on long arm she said to have it all pressed. Well I did press it then folded it up now it does not look like it has been pressed. How do you keep them looking pressed??
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I am taking mine to the shop and quilt it myself on long arm she said to have it all pressed. Well I did press it then folded it up now it does not look like it has been pressed. How do you keep them looking pressed??
If you can get one of those large cardboard rolls that upholstery fabric comes on (they are generally 54 inches long or longer) you can roll your quilt top on it. Roll it fairly loosely from the front side with the back side showing when it's rolled. This should keep out most wrinkles.
You can also use the long round things that children play with in the pool, they are very light weight, flexible and ease to roll. I have used them to roll fabric and a quilt and they work really well plus they are super cheap at Wal Mart or any place that sells toys even the Dollar Store.Originally Posted by barbgooch
Texas raised, Texas Proud
I use PVC pipe. It is inexpensive, can have it cut to the length you want, can chose if you want a 1/2 inch round or a larger one. I would go with a larger one. Can be stored. Get caps for the ends of it so nothing takes up residence inside of it. I have one of those upholstery rolls stored in my shed. When I brought it in it was full of ants. There was something in the paper of that cardboard roll that they couldn't live without.
Thanks for the great tip on keeping the wringles to a minimum
I like to press with lots of steam then lay the quilt out on a bed or floor to let it "rest". Surprisingly I dont get hard wrinkles when I fold it for transporting.
Joyce
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My mom always told me to make sure the fabric was cold before folding. I think the residual heat can continue to set wrinkles. Like they always tell you to take stuff out of the dryer promtly.
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I use Magic Sizing most of the time - but I also have tried Mary Ellen's Best Press - and it not only gives it a fresh lavendar smell, but a wonderful press that stays; then I just carefully fold it up and put it into a bag made especially for putting my quilt tops to go to the quilter - and it works wonderfully.
JO
I use the sizing and allow the quilt to cool before folding, that seems to do the trick most of the time.
Heather
i use the cardboard roller, as well. it does a super job
Nancy in western NY
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