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pieces 05-08-2010 03:26 PM

A dry iron works fine for me.

Quilter7x 05-08-2010 03:27 PM

I use steam because I was taught to. Sometimes at a class they only have dry irons. I think using steam makes the pressed seam stay better.

RedGarnet222 05-08-2010 03:28 PM

Dry iron here too. Sometimes mary ellens best press.

BellaBoo 05-08-2010 03:34 PM

More important then steam or no steam is the ironing surface. If your surface is soft, the block will sink in and distort with a hot iron or steam setting in the distortion. A very firm non giving surface will make a big difference. I use a board for pressing all my blocks and piecing. A thick piece of plywood covered with one layer of thin cotton batting with cotton canvas stretched around it and then stapled. I need all the help I can get and small things make a big difference.

PALS65 05-08-2010 04:31 PM

I use steam and a piece of 100% cotton underneath. Your seams lay just beautiful.

debbieumphress 05-08-2010 04:42 PM

Dry Iron so I get no stretch. Mary Elle's best press too. Love that stuff. Gives it a great finish.

Lori L 05-08-2010 04:46 PM

I was taught to use steam and I do......until the iron runs dry :)

dkabasketlady 05-08-2010 05:28 PM

I use steam, this is what I was taught!!

beachlady 05-08-2010 05:31 PM

I use steam too - funny we do what we were taught!

Moonpi 05-08-2010 07:08 PM

Most of the time I use steam, but there are other times when I use a dry iron and loads of starch.


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