I throw them in the dryer with a wet towel and it does a pretty nice job.
Kris P
06-28-2014 02:15 PM
Ironing wide backings is my least favorite part of using wide backings. Throw a wet towel in with it, and at least get rid of some of the smaller creases, then concentrate on the tougher ones with the iron.
quiltingshorttimer
06-28-2014 06:35 PM
Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 6775899)
You don't say if you're quilting on a longarm or a DSM. I have a friend who quilts about 30 quilts a month on the two machines she owns, mostly for charity. She doesn't have time or energy to iron backings. When she gets one that is badly wrinkled, she'll load it in the evening, spritz it with water, and let it hang to release the wrinkles.
If you don't have a frame, then I guess I'd go the damp dryer route. :)
If you are going to load it on a long arm machine, I will do a quick press using my dining room table covered with a couple quilts as an ironing board, or my new favorite way, is to load the back on the machine, spray it with mist, roll it back and forth from the pick-up bar and the backing bar a few times and then leave overnite--by morning it's dry and smooth--ready to quilt.
Another method that works is to run it though a short cycle in the washer (when you worry about shrinkage) then hang it on the clothes line until it's barely damp, then put it on the long arm like above.
patski
06-28-2014 08:39 PM
put in the dryer with a bit of water and tennis balls. I use them all the time to knock out wrinkles. I also use them to fluff towels and feather quilts
oldtisme
06-28-2014 10:40 PM
Originally Posted by Pennyhal
(Post 6777743)
I have a big rectangular ironing board that sits on top of my regular board. It makes ironing a lot easier.
My NON-Handyman DH actually made me one of these & it turned out great! We are both so proud of it!
dc989
06-30-2014 08:18 PM
I wonder if that product which takes wrinkles out of garments when you spray them would work to calm down the wrinkles. Can't recall the name, but it's great for traveling.
