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Old 06-15-2014, 05:35 AM
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ManiacQuilter2
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Originally Posted by SlightlyOffQuilter View Post
starching after you cut can be VERY tricky, since your material will be damp when pressing, and the chance for distorting the fabric is high. You would have to be extremely careful not to move the iron when pressing, it can be done, but it is going to take patience.
I agree. I oversize a lot of my blocks (like EB does) so starch just before trimming down at pressing with the iron. If you don't pre-wash your fabric, it helps to at least press and starch before you cut.
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