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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:03 AM
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    It depends on the thickness of the fabric once they are sewed together. Sometimes I will just finger press, other times need to steam to make things lay flat.
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:07 AM
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    Steamer and Starcher
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:09 AM
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    I do both. Just depends on project I'm working on~
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by seamstome
    Let the Steam Flow.
    have you posted your avater. It looks beautiful. Steamer her
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
    I'm a steamer
    Makes the seams crisper. Just have to be very accurate !!!!! Oh and also ditto
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:24 AM
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    I'm a steamer, definitely.
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:41 AM
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    steam
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:44 AM
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    I do steam
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:55 AM
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    I sprinkle or spray unless in a quilting class where iron is filled.
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    Old 05-06-2011, 07:59 AM
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    I steam - gently, (I think) it allows the fabric to "relax" so I end up with a better setting.

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