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12-29-2009, 02:37 PM

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Boston1954

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I heard a tip at a quilt show last year. 1 tablespoon of vinegar in one cup of water in a spray bottle. It takes out wrinkles wonderfully.

12-29-2009, 03:58 PM

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Marjpf

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My Mother always used those stoppers with holes, but she put them in a beer bottle! I wonder if they are still around.

12-29-2009, 04:24 PM

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rainbowquilt

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i sure dont know if they are, but im going to ask my mom if she still has hers!

12-29-2009, 05:05 PM

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quilterj

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltmom04

Quote:

Originally Posted by quilterj

After you wash and dry your fabric do you have a hard time getting all of the wrinkles out? Do you just dry until it is still a little damp? Sometimes it is just too wrinkly and it seems like it take me forever to iron.

I use Mary ellen's Best Press when I press washed fabric -
takes the wrinkles right out and gives it a nice 'hand'.

Where do you buy Mary ellens Best Press at?

12-29-2009, 05:06 PM

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quilterj

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There are alot of great ideas for me to try. I too have never heard of the freezer. Gona have to try that for sure.
Thanks everyone.

12-30-2009, 09:07 AM

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deranged_damsel

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do you shake and smooth the fabric out befor drying it??? it makes a HUGE difference!!! I pull it from the washer and hold the top corners and give it a quick snap before throwing it in the dryer. works great for me.

12-30-2009, 09:23 AM

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quiltlady37

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I still have my metal sprinkler that goes in a pop bottle. I can't tell you where it is right now, but I am going to go hunt it up. I know, this is telling my age, but who cares. I am older than dirt.