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IBQUILTIN 10-02-2010 05:18 PM
I call those "light bulb" moments when I realize how I am making the same mistake repeatedly. It feels so good when I finally figure it out. And sometimes that takes a while for me.

shrabar 10-02-2010 05:28 PM
Just becareful when you put them away with starch .it attracts bugs unless you wash your quilts when you are done quilting

cjaye44 10-02-2010 05:53 PM
I can't believe the difference starching makes in cutting and piecing. Difference between night and day :thumbup: :thumbup:

galvestonangel 10-02-2010 06:14 PM
I starch and it really has helped in matching seams.

mshawii 10-02-2010 06:32 PM
Originally Posted by mzsooz
I had a great day of sewing but sure did have some problems. I have discovered that I'm not very accurate with my cutting. I only got 5 blocks pieced of my butterfly quilt and the first 2 aren't very well done. I totally forgot about starching until I got to the 3rd block. Wow, what a difference it made. I starched my pieces and then retrimmed to the correct size and my blocks look much better.

now only 15 more to go! Phew...and it takes about 1/2 hour per block. So far this is the hardest quilt I've made.
Just be aware that water bugs (not sure this is the right name tiny little pointy tailed bugs you see in bathrooms sometimes.) go after starched fabric, and so will moths go after sizing, so when your quilt is done do wash it gently to get the stuff out before you put it away.

mzsooz 10-02-2010 08:29 PM
Originally Posted by mshawii
Just be aware that water bugs (not sure this is the right name tiny little pointy tailed bugs you see in bathrooms sometimes.) go after starched fabric, and so will moths go after sizing, so when your quilt is done do wash it gently to get the stuff out before you put it away.
Silverfish. Ugh. I hate them. :(

debbieumphress 10-02-2010 08:50 PM
I use Best Press starch and it makes the final quilt top so neat and pretty. ALso helps keep the blocks squared.

earthwalker 10-02-2010 09:25 PM
Careful pressing and starching certainly does make a difference. Each quilt I make has me learning something new (as well as regularly dropping by here!). Have fun with your project and don't forget we love pics!

Annz 10-03-2010 08:50 AM
We all make mistakes and learn from them. It will get better with practice. You are on your way.

grandmaang 10-03-2010 08:57 AM
I sometimes have a hard time cutting evenly, no matter how much I measure the fabric and check the measurements. I'm going to try starching the fabric to give it some body. Thanks for your tip. I'd love to see your quilt when its done. Grandmaang


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