Originally Posted by JAK
I am a new quilter of only about 3 months. I have read numerous articles, books, Youtube tutorials and most generally they have all said not to use steam when pressing seams/squares as it can stretch fabric. I started a quilting class this week and instructor says to steam. Just wondering what most of you more experienced quilters prefer.
I agree it is the ironing motion that stretches, I find that I have most of my sucess with finger pressing and not iron pressing til the very end with steam, but the quilt police won't be around most of the time , good luck. :thumbup: :roll: :lol: