I've decided to try using starch while piecing a block. Fine so far. I just realized that I don't know exactly when to apply the starch! (Yeah, I know, but that's how I am.) Do you pre-wash with it? Do you spray the cut pieces with it?

I'm piecing an LOQ pattern for a baby Basketweave quilt from 2007. The instructions are pitiful! There was a TV show of it, but I missed the part about setting in the last rectangle! They don't sell it as a DVD. It'll be nice as an all blue twin size, but I think starching the pieces will make it a tad easier! Here's a pic....

I usually starch right before I cut.

I saw Fons and Porter do that quilt, it looked like a real pain! I starch my fabs pretty heavy after I've washed, starch, iron, cut, sew, starch, iron, quilt. good luck with it

I spray starch the dry fabric, let it dry, press, cut, sew and then starch again before I start quilting.
If there are any bias cuts, I spray the fabric til it is soaked... cardboard like texture does not stretch LOL

It's really not and it's the only one that looks like a lattice with the small squares in it. The very important thing that is not even mentioned is which way to press the "turtle" legs (toward the rectangle after sewing the partial seam). That would make all the difference. They send me a copy of the patter and nowhere did it even describe or show how to set in that last rectangle! But I figured it out. Kinda do like it.

This is just a trial so I know there are crooked seams... Folding over (you can see the creases in the lower part) before insetting the last piece helps, too.

I use Mary Ellen's Best press, it is wonderful and easy to use. Doesn't get stiff or flaky.

I use Mary Ellen's Best press, it is wonderful and easy to use. Doesn't get stiff or flaky.

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

I've been starching my strips lately, sometimes using sizing too. I've found that it helps my accuracy alot.

That quilt turned out beautifully and I just love the colors! Great job! :thumbup: