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    Old 12-29-2009, 06:35 AM
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    I don't just remember those used "ketchup bottles" filled with water and a metal sprinkler at the top--I used them. Is that dating me or what! When I worked in the Pentagon, my roommates and I used to "freeze" our laundered laundry as well. It did ease the ironing a great deal. I never thought about doing it with quilting fabric. What great tips we get on this Board. Thanks gals.
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    Old 12-29-2009, 07:41 AM
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    Downy wrinkle release really helps; especially on the folded edges of fat quarters or yardage.
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    Old 12-29-2009, 07:50 AM
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    This is so true...
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    Old 12-29-2009, 09:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by quilterj
    After you wash and dry your fabric do you have a hard time getting all of the wrinkles out? Do you just dry until it is still a little damp? Sometimes it is just too wrinkly and it seems like it take me forever to iron.
    I use Mary ellen's Best Press when I press washed fabric - takes the wrinkles right out and gives it a nice 'hand'.
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    Old 12-29-2009, 09:34 AM
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    The ONLY fabric I prewash is flannel. Sometimes I'll wash a red fabric if there is a lot of it in a quilt with white, otherwise I wash the completed quilt with Color Cathers. Cuts out a lot of ironing and solves that deep set wrinkle problem.
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    Old 12-29-2009, 09:52 AM
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    I always iron mine while it is wet, works better keeping those wrinkles away. And I like to use spray starch also.
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    Old 12-29-2009, 11:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by littlehud
    I remember my mom doing this with the ironing when I was a kid. Needless to say that was a LONG time ago.
    Ditto
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    Old 12-29-2009, 11:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by lass
    Downy wrinkle release really helps; especially on the folded edges of fat quarters or yardage.
    Good idea, I will try that. :thumbup:
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    the metal sprinklers are what i am talking about! LOL :)
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    Old 12-29-2009, 02:26 PM
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    Im a big fan of magic sizing...plus it smells great!!
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