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Cuddly Quilter 11-13-2010 10:24 PM
Originally Posted by cherylynne
Yes, I do iron the quilt tops. I don't iron the blocks before I put them together, though.
Wow, me, i iron for every stage so that the blocks meet. Maybe i should not do that, then i will not STRETCH them so much, even with the starch....hmmmmmm worth thinking about!
Thanks

KiwiQuilter 11-13-2010 10:36 PM
I always press before sandwiching :)

This has been an interesting thread to read.

Momsmurf 11-13-2010 11:00 PM
Originally Posted by ginnie6
you sandwich them? I have on some and not on others. Just wondering what everyone else does.
Definitely, yes. I press all through the process from after washing the fabric to piecing (never sew over an unpressed seam) to before sandwiching. I definitely iron the backing also.

quilt-fanatic 11-13-2010 11:10 PM
Yes, most definitely, press, press, press.

knlsmith 11-13-2010 11:24 PM
Originally Posted by gail-r
I press each step and starch before cutting fabric and starch the top after it is together and also starch the backing. Makes the quilt go together nicely and reduces the chance of wrinkles during quilting.

Same here. My montra: sew press sew press ....
:)

phill99 11-13-2010 11:56 PM
How do you make cornstarch and water , how long doyoucook it? phill99

phill99 11-13-2010 11:56 PM
Originally Posted by phill99
How do you make cornstarch and water , how long doyoucook it? phill99
to make starch

phill99 11-13-2010 11:59 PM
how do you make starch with cornstartch and water and how long do you cook it? phill99

C.Cal Quilt Girl 11-14-2010 12:09 AM
Yes at all steps :)

luvTooQuilt 11-14-2010 12:13 AM
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I do. I like to improve the odds of having the seams lay as "attractively" as possible.

It's also a chance to see if there are any last minute glitches that might need to be touched up or changed.

(Doesn't guarantee that I'll catch them all, but there is something about pressing that sometimes shows up wonkiness)

I usually press the top while it is still in sections - it is a bit easier to handle it that way.

I also press the backing if there are any seams in it.

I also wash all my fabrics before cutting them.
Yup, my system as well.. starch & press.. This is where i find all my 'oops' before i sandwich them.. Well maybe not all but most anyway.. ..


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