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09-11-2011, 06:09 PM

#21

Monroe

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I wash all fabric as soon as I bring it home. Most of the time I damp dry, then iron. I do enjoy the process, though sometimes I scold myself for buying something just because it was on sale. I find it takes minimal ironing before using the fabric later. If I simply smooth and fold the fabric after washing, it retains a lot of wrinkles which are Very stubborn to steam out months or years later.

09-11-2011, 07:20 PM

#22

Dolphyngyrl

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I love ironing, especially as I make blocks, it allows me to admire the beauty of the fabric and how well they go together, love it.

09-12-2011, 02:36 AM

#23

AnnT

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I, too, enjoy the ironing. Not sure why but I do!

09-12-2011, 02:47 AM

#24

Arleners

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I consider ironing, folding and arranging my stash my meditation time. I love smelling the steam from the fresh pressed fabric. Ironing clothes is different because you have to think.

Getting the stash together is just relaxing. You are not alone!

09-12-2011, 02:55 AM

#25

debcavan

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You are also touching fabric and seeing the patterns and colors of each individual piece. It is a great time to appreciate the beauty of the fabric and yes the smoothness of the fabric shows off that beauty better.

09-12-2011, 02:58 AM

#26

Laudi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redquilter

Yes, I enjoy ironing the fabrics. In fact, I enjoy ironing, period! I know, I'm crazy, but what can I say? I find ironing to be a mindless task that calms me down.

ALL ironing? Boy, do I have a treat for you - one ENORMOUS ironing pile... sometimes discover my kids have outgrown their clothes while waiting for them to be ironed :oops:

09-12-2011, 03:03 AM

#27

lvaughan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wuv2quilt

I was sorting my fabrics today, and had to fight the urge to just throw it in the floor and have a good WALLER...lol :)

Oh my goodness, did you make me laugh. I found a bolt of Moda fabric that is several years old at a fabric store that went out of business that is just beautiful. I normally don't plan around using blues but this fabric is in the old antique blue shade that I couldn't resist. What is so funny is that I was shopping with my sister that day and when we got home she did throw that bolt in the floor and waller. I haven't figured out what to do with it as of yet but it is still one of my favorite fabrics.

09-12-2011, 04:13 AM

#28

Patti Mahoney

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I don't know if they have a diagnosis and pills for these kind of things, do they???? LOL Just kidding!

09-12-2011, 04:23 AM

#29

totosmom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by valsma

While I was ironing the fq's I had pre-washed I realized I was taking as much pleasure in what I was doing looking at the wrinkles release as I do . . .

Count me in on that too. That simple tactile task is delightful, isn't it? Just a few minutes with a spray bottle, and voila! lovely fabric ready to create. Sweet.

However, like many, I only iron it once just before I cut it. When I was younger, I never really enjoyed ironing but then again, I wasn't creating anything new and wonderful with it either.

Dorothy