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10-29-2018, 08:29 AM

Barb2018

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Bargello question

I'm going to attempt my first Bargello quilt sometime this winter. I'm planning on using pre-cut strip sets of Batik fabric. Is it recommended to starch the strips before sewing them?
Thanks for your input......TIA

10-29-2018, 09:53 AM

ArtsyOne

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I've found that batiks are much more tightly woven than other quilting cottons, so I don't think that I would starch them.

10-29-2018, 05:51 PM

Krisb

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I wouldn’t starch and press before use—you could distort the fabric.

10-30-2018, 10:53 AM

Jroussel

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I've only made one bargello so far, but I only ever press to get wrinkles of of the fabrics, and if I'm using pre-cut strips, then none at all. As ArtsyOne said, batiks seem to be tighter in their weave then regular quilting cottons and as of yet, I haven't had a need to iron or press any that I've used.

11-02-2018, 05:43 AM

Donnamarie

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I made one bargello, it came out nice and I did not starch the strips and they worked out well.

11-02-2018, 07:00 AM

Dina

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In my opinion, you don't need to press the strips. I have made over 20 Bargellos and I haven't starched any of the fabric. I always started with strips I have cut myself, but I don't think that should make a difference.

Bargellos are fun and adictive. I hope you enjoy the process.

Dina