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crashnquilt 05-09-2010 09:55 AM

I use a dry iron and old fashioned wet starch. I mix my starch about 50/50. If I am dealing with any fullness in the block that seems to take care of it.

The starch is Sta-Flo that you can find in most laundry sections.

Lyn4ty 05-09-2010 10:16 AM

I have and still use both steam and hot dry. Use a nice spray bottle when there are tough wrinkles in material. But you do need a nice firm flat surface to iron on or it does sink and won't come out like you want.

judithb 05-09-2010 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by sewgray
I use steam. Fons & Porter said they use steam, at least until the water runs out and then they use a dry iron.

Me too. I always start with steam. Seldom run out of steam!

Mary Bird 05-09-2010 11:15 AM

I use steam and a very hot iron - gotta tame those fabrics! Also use Mary Ellen's Best Press...better than sliced bread! No flakes, no residue on your iron, just crispy edges!

shamrock 05-09-2010 12:39 PM

Most of the time I use steam and/or Mary Ellen's Best Press. It makes the seams lay nice and flat, you just have to be careful not to stretch the material when you press the seams.

grannie cheechee 05-09-2010 12:41 PM

I use steam. It makes the seams more crisp, and it sets the stitches.

granniebj 05-09-2010 12:50 PM

Well i used to mist with a spray bottle but the guys ruined my iron and now I have a new one with steam!

gollytwo 05-09-2010 01:34 PM


Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
I just have an old iron, LOL, it doesnt steam!

me too; don't like steam at all. Sprinkle with an old coke bottle, if needed.

judithb 05-09-2010 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by gollytwo

Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
I just have an old iron, LOL, it doesnt steam!

me too; don't like steam at all. Sprinkle with an old coke bottle, if needed.

If I have a large area to press, like a quilt top, I use the spray bottle that I use on the cats to keep them off the table, etc. The spray works much better on the fabric!

gollytwo 05-09-2010 02:34 PM


Originally Posted by judithb

Originally Posted by gollytwo

Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
I just have an old iron, LOL, it doesnt steam!

me too; don't like steam at all. Sprinkle with an old coke bottle, if needed.

If I have a large area to press, like a quilt top, I use the spray bottle that I use on the cats to keep them off the table, etc. The spray works much better on the fabric!

Same experience; had and loved cats all my life - laws unto themselves! and woebegone to us who try to change them.


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