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cathyvv 08-19-2011 06:23 PM


Originally Posted by lindasidlow
I do a lot of "persuasive pressing"! I beat them into submission!

Ohhhh! I'm not the only one!

LivelyLady 08-19-2011 06:27 PM

I always starch :D

Vat 08-20-2011 03:40 AM

I starch my fabric stiff before I cut anything out, then all I need to do is press.

luana 08-20-2011 04:05 AM

Love Best Press - seams go where I want them to go! I'm the boss!

ghostrider 08-20-2011 04:22 AM

I seldom need anything but a dry iron during block or quilt construction and when I do, it's just a quick shot of steam. I never, ever, starch fabric and use water only if necessary when pressing yardage before cutting.

GailG 08-20-2011 04:45 AM

Don't use starch. I do steam press the bajeeze out of them though.

grumpy90650 08-20-2011 05:15 AM

always use steam.....usually do not have a problem...

Iraxy 08-20-2011 05:22 AM

I use a dry iron since the day 20 years ago when it (the iron) wet tan water all over my last block in a 30 block quilt with a white background. Arrgh! It still raises my blood pressure when I think of it. ;(

fudge and furs 08-20-2011 05:54 AM

Would not even think about "no starch" My favorite of all is "Niagara, Non Aerosol"Biodegradable, does not flake. Plastic container. Pump spray with a wide spreading nozzle. Dry iron only

BECOOLWRAPS 08-20-2011 06:49 AM


Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I starch my fabric every time I lay an iron to it.

Me too - just started using the vodka recipe replacement for Best Press and I am really impressed - love it and now love pressing with it!


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