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08-19-2011, 10:22 AM

EagarBeez

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when pressing your block seams do you use any spray starch or mist with water?

08-19-2011, 10:54 AM

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If they don't lay nicely, yes I do :D:D:D

08-19-2011, 11:08 AM

btiny36

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yeppers sure do..I use best press

08-19-2011, 11:22 AM

NJ Quilter

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Only if they're not behaving. I use steam all the time so I don't generally have the problem.

08-19-2011, 11:23 AM

Nancy Ingham

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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter

Only if they're not behaving. I use steam all the time so I don't generally have the problem.

Same here!

08-19-2011, 11:33 AM

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I use best press also.

08-19-2011, 11:34 AM

sahm4605

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Mostly steam. But use starch and water when needed. I starch my fabric so heavy it is like paper.

08-19-2011, 11:37 AM

Lori S

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If I have starched the fabrics prior to cutting its usually not needed, if not I definately starch, it helps to keep them where I want them come quilting time.

08-19-2011, 11:56 AM

klc

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Yep. Starch, water, whatever is needed.

08-19-2011, 12:23 PM

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ckcowl

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seldom do i have a need to use anything while constructing my blocks- if the fabrics need any starch-or water it happens before i cut- so while constructing the blocks i do not chance distorting the block with moisture-