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valsma 09-11-2011 01:46 PM

I am in the process of ironing and startching some new fabric that I just pre-washed that had been stacked on a shelf. While I was ironing the fq's I had pre-washed I realized I was taking as much pleasure in what I was doing looking at the wrinkles release as I do when I lay the fabric out to cut for a quilt top. I mean this stuff is just going into the stash for right now.
Does anyone else ever enjoy this usally boring task?

Unique Creations 09-11-2011 01:48 PM

Yes, don't we all love to fondle our fabrics?

sueisallaboutquilts 09-11-2011 01:48 PM

YES!!! I hear you loud and clear!! :D:D
I love ANYTHING to do with fabric !!

blueangel 09-11-2011 01:54 PM

Yes I love doing it,

auntpiggylpn 09-11-2011 01:57 PM

I too am a little touched in the head! I love to starch and iron my fabrics. I like the crispness of them as I fold them and they just look soo pretty when on the shelf.

bjeriann 09-11-2011 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
I too am a little touched in the head! I love to starch and iron my fabrics. I like the crispness of them as I fold them and they just look soo pretty when on the shelf.

We must be twins. That is just how I feel.

Vanuatu Jill 09-11-2011 02:15 PM

Yes, cound me in this odd club too! I find it very relaxing, and I can really focus on the print/details of the fabric, and yes, I love to fondle it!! I do, however, HATE having to fold really long pieces-say 7 or 8 yards bought for backing! I get DH (when he's in a good mood!) to help me and bite my tongue when he tells me I fold it wrong!! LOL

wuv2quilt 09-11-2011 02:23 PM

I was sorting my fabrics today, and had to fight the urge to just throw it in the floor and have a good WALLER...lol :)

jaciqltznok 09-11-2011 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by valsma
I am in the process of ironing and startching some new fabric that I just pre-washed that had been stacked on a shelf. While I was ironing the fq's I had pre-washed I realized I was taking as much pleasure in what I was doing looking at the wrinkles release as I do when I lay the fabric out to cut for a quilt top. I mean this stuff is just going into the stash for right now.
Does anyone else ever enjoy this usally boring task?

oh boy do I....I find it one of the best steps in the whole process...it bonds you to the fabric in a way the NON washers/pressers can understand...There is nothing like the smell and feel of freshly ironed/starched fabric...it really gets my creative juices working over time!

alikat110 09-11-2011 02:33 PM

I'm a fondler, too!!!


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