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ann clare 04-28-2010 12:04 PM
I've never used starch. Maybe that is my problem.

NorBanaquilts 04-28-2010 12:07 PM
I have that Fons & Porter show recorded on the dvr. Does any one know if I could record it onto a VCR tape??

pocoellie 04-28-2010 12:18 PM
I usually try to starch at least a couple hours before I use the planned fabric, then either take it out of the starch bag and either lay it out to dry or stick it in the drier for a few minutes. Then I iron and cut.

Kitsie 04-28-2010 01:13 PM
Originally Posted by ann clare
I've never used starch. Maybe that is my problem.
Not by the look of your quilt, Anna! Whatever you're doing is just great!

debbieumphress 04-28-2010 01:20 PM
Mary Ellens spray. Takes even the tiniest wrinkles out and stays pressed. But not stiff. This spray has gotten very popular....

Fiber Artist 04-28-2010 02:14 PM
Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
I have that Fons & Porter show recorded on the dvr. Does any one know if I could record it onto a VCR tape??
The DVR is set up for that but they(cable co.)dosen't allow it.

Kitsie 04-28-2010 02:50 PM
Originally Posted by Fiber Artist
Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
I have that Fons & Porter show recorded on the dvr. Does any one know if I could record it onto a VCR tape??
The DVR is set up for that but they(cable co.)dosen't allow it.
Well, thank you all for trying to help! I still think something is missing about the instructions that may be in another part of that mag: LOQ Jan/Feb 2007. They sent me pages 50 - 53, but (as with another pattern I ordered) the important technique was in another place in the mag! Has anyone got a copy of that old LOQ that could copy anything from it? F&P doesn't have it to buy. Thank you all!

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 04-28-2010 03:17 PM
Originally Posted by vjengels
I've just started using starch before I cut, after I piece.... I don't know why I didn't do it before! I'm kind of a sloppy quilter.... mostly 1/4 in seam... mostly square blocks...etc. the starch makes a world of difference! I mixed it in a spray bottle, applied to the fabric & pressed before cutting, then again after it's pieced, My cutting has actually gotten straighter, same with my seams.... maybe it wasn't me after all.......hmmmmm
Amen, sister! Starch is the key!

Pam 04-28-2010 03:41 PM
I do not starch as much as I used to, but every time I picked up the iron, I used starch. Let me tell you, those blocks were standing at attention!

BellaBoo 04-28-2010 03:41 PM
The show is Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Basketweave Baby Quilt

Episode 1005 -

The video is on their website. You have to pay to join but it is worth it. You can watch all their shows anytime for $19.97. Less then a magazine subscription.


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