skothing

Okay Girlfriend are you really writing a book? :thumbup:

I am working on publishing patterns.

MadQuilter

I usually don't starch at all, but when I do - then before.
If a block isn't behaving, I sometimes hit it with Best Press and beat it into submission.

paulswalia

hmmm....I never starch!!! Seriously!! I think in all the years I've been quiting - about 10 - I've used starch only if I'm worried about a bias cut. I have used Best press as MadQuilter says with a thorough beating into submission. They soon learn who's boss!!!

Monie

WOW!! I am learning a lot. Thanks ladies. Monie

Rose L

I only starch when I'm working with pieces that will be cut on the bias.

MaryAnnMc

If bugs might be an issue where you live (here in Florida, bugs are always an issue :thumbdown: ) just be sure you're not putting starched fabric back in your stash. OR store it in airtight plastic containers.

yayaquilts

In my opinion it's a personal preference thing, like whether or not to wash your fabric first. I only starch if absolutely necessary in order to get wrinkles out, or once a block is finished.

ManiacQuilter2

I starch before only if I feel the fabric needs it. I do not wash my fabric when so many quilters do. Knock on wood, I have never had a problem. I do test suspicious fabrics. GOOD LUCK !!! :)

mshawii

before!

Barb44

I prewash all my fabrics to get rid of all the chemicals, then fold and add to my stash. I do not starch and iron until I am ready to cut. Cutting is so much easier with starched fabric. It lays nice and flat and doesn't shift. And starched pieces don't change shape between cutting and sewing. It's also easier to sew and press seams.