The starch will help with the stretching if you starch 'heavily'. I use liquid sta-flo starch mixed at a 50/50 ratio. You might want to go with a heavier starch ratio for the hs. I would also use a smaller stitch length in addition to the wider seams.
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I agree with the starching but what out for the unraveling. That is why they aren't my favorite fabrics to use in a quilt.
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Homespun is great for chenille type potholders.
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Ube, that is a fabulous quilt!! Playful and very unique- a true original design!! LOVE IT!
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Originally Posted by KenmoreGal2
(Post 7253110)
Ok. Thanks. High heat and starch. Got it!!
Will the starch prevent some of the stretching that happens as I sew? |
Originally Posted by ube quilting
(Post 7253281)
I made this with mostly Home spuns in the lower half. lots of starch, slow down and if fabric is real loose use a light weight fusable backing to control it.
This wall hanging was paper pieced and that helped with controlling the fabric too. I enjoy using HSs in wall hangings. [ATTACH=CONFIG]524811[/ATTACH] peace |
very pretty, love your use of homespuns in this quilt.
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I've made several rag quilts with homespun. Also, I've made many chenille hot pads using homespun. It frays really good.
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Starch very heavily and iron. I usually spray, let the white foam disappear and the starch is absorbed into the fabric and then iron so that it doesn't leave build up on my iron.
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