Originally Posted by OdessaQuilts
Perhaps you folks who use starch/sizing in your fabrics can enlighten me: why????? I always cold water wash my fabrics when I get them in the house, partly to remove any little buggies/critters that may be lurking (or their eggs/progeny), set any dye issues, and remove all sizing. Someone said she likes the stiffer feel??? That just does not make any sense to me.
Of course, I have been quilting so long that perhaps I can't imagine using starch to "stiffen" the fabrics. I just don't know why anyone would do that.
Well, I must just be in a contrary mood today, huh? Anyway, I'll step off my soapbox now so that someone else can have it. I just don't understand this issue ....
(shaking head, walking away, mumbling to self.....)
Isn't it wonderful that we quilters can have different ideas, methods, traditions, beliefs and styles, but still get along and still love quilting? Personally, I don't ever remember finding "critters" in my fabrics. But I have found it difficult to piece fabric when it is washed and the fabric is limp and unstructured. But again, that's what makes the world go round - different strokes for different folks!
(walking away, smiling)