Here's what I do: I put all the little pieces in a zip-log bag and spray the starch into the bag. I close the bag, removing the air, so that the starch gets absorbed into everything. Once everything is wet, I take it out and press it on a sheet covering my ironing board.
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I use my applique sheet to avoid sticking to the iron. Works great.
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Originally Posted by diamondee
(Post 5621584)
I don' t know about wax for an iron, does it work like a polish so it glides over the fabric? what got me is the 1/2 inch log cabins. WOW
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Thanks for the tips.
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Antylu, I love this tip and it came at the right time. When I have finished the two quilts I'm working on I intend to make DH a red and white Courthouse Steps quilt. Red and White are the colours of his football team here in Aussie land.
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wax paper was the thing to use on older irons if they snagged or stuck . this was a tip I learned from my grand mother.Never had a problem with the wax Forgot i knew that
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Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 5620378)
Wax paper also works great for lubricating light bulbs, makes them easier to twist into the lamp. I've always liked to use parchment for ironing.
Also - I believe the only major difference between Best Press and regular spray starch is that Best Press has surfactants that help it absorb into the fabric faster. It still contains starch. I use non-aerosol Niagra spray starch and have found that if I simply let it soak into the fabric for a minute or two, I don't get any scorching or flakes. |
QUESTION:
any pro or con advice on irons with shiny steel ironing surface versus non-stick ?? |
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
(Post 5623508)
QUESTION:
any pro or con advice on irons with shiny steel ironing surface versus non-stick ?? |
Originally Posted by antylu
(Post 5623480)
Wow! Peckish, I had occasion this morning to try the wax paper on the light bulb before screwing in; it almost twirled itself in!!! I am impressed, thanks for that great tip!
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