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Love mine!
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Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana
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Never used one. I almost always iron my seams to the side so that they nest when I join the blocks or pieces within the blocks. They are never totally flat, but that isn't a problem for me.
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I used them on the seams of my last quilt and my longarmer mentioned how flat the seams were....so I guess they work as intended.
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Additionally are the wooden strips to place the seam over and press. Can't think of what those are called but they are essentially a 1/2 round cut into desired lengths. I like that it keeps my seam straight while pressing open.
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My DH made me one...I do like the way they work!
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I've heard that they work very well. Here are some sites that show you how to make your own if you work with wood.
https://www.google.com/search?client...13.4hMpRJ9CjO0 |
Originally Posted by illinois
(Post 8153914)
Additionally are the wooden strips to place the seam over and press. Can't think of what those are called but they are essentially a 1/2 round cut into desired lengths. I like that it keeps my seam straight while pressing open.
An Amish quilt shop did a demonstration of these for our sewing group when we took a bus trip to their shop. |
Love mine. It works especially well with the wool pressing mat. Making strip sets lay flat is much easier with it.
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I will need to look into this.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
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I have the long one with handle. I took a precision piecing class and the instructor told us put the iron on a seam leave it there for at least 30 seconds, take off the iron and put a ruler the size of the piece on top, put a book on top of that and let is set for up to 10 min or more until completely cool. Of course she made national quilt show quilts and it showed.
I use a thick wood cutting board for big blocks. |
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