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Boston1954 12-29-2009 02:37 PM

I heard a tip at a quilt show last year. 1 tablespoon of vinegar in one cup of water in a spray bottle. It takes out wrinkles wonderfully.

Marjpf 12-29-2009 03:58 PM

My Mother always used those stoppers with holes, but she put them in a beer bottle! I wonder if they are still around.

rainbowquilt 12-29-2009 04:24 PM

i sure dont know if they are, but im going to ask my mom if she still has hers!

quilterj 12-29-2009 05:05 PM


Originally Posted by quiltmom04

Originally Posted by quilterj
After you wash and dry your fabric do you have a hard time getting all of the wrinkles out? Do you just dry until it is still a little damp? Sometimes it is just too wrinkly and it seems like it take me forever to iron.

I use Mary ellen's Best Press when I press washed fabric -
takes the wrinkles right out and gives it a nice 'hand'.

Where do you buy Mary ellens Best Press at?

quilterj 12-29-2009 05:06 PM

There are alot of great ideas for me to try. I too have never heard of the freezer. Gona have to try that for sure.
Thanks everyone.

deranged_damsel 12-30-2009 09:07 AM

do you shake and smooth the fabric out befor drying it??? it makes a HUGE difference!!! I pull it from the washer and hold the top corners and give it a quick snap before throwing it in the dryer. works great for me.

quiltlady37 12-30-2009 09:23 AM

I still have my metal sprinkler that goes in a pop bottle. I can't tell you where it is right now, but I am going to go hunt it up. I know, this is telling my age, but who cares. I am older than dirt.

Punksmom 01-01-2010 07:12 AM


Originally Posted by quilterj

Originally Posted by quiltmom04

Originally Posted by quilterj
After you wash and dry your fabric do you have a hard time getting all of the wrinkles out? Do you just dry until it is still a little damp? Sometimes it is just too wrinkly and it seems like it take me forever to iron.

I use Mary ellen's Best Press when I press washed fabric -
takes the wrinkles right out and gives it a nice 'hand'.

Where do you buy Mary ellens Best Press at?

I got mine at my LQS, but you can also get it through the different catalogs for quilting supplies. LOL Liz

missjudy 01-01-2010 07:54 AM

I buy mine at Hancock's


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