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Old 01-14-2010, 09:17 AM
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I was thinking of making a small wallhanging. Would it be advisable to spray my fabric to stiffen it up? I don't plan on having to wash it. What if I decide to put it away. If I leave spray in it will it eventually become a feast to moths?
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Old 01-14-2010, 09:27 AM
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I don't use anything.
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Old 01-14-2010, 10:20 AM
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I wouldn't use starch - I never use it.
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Old 01-14-2010, 10:28 AM
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I starch all of my fabric after I wash it so I wouldn't be much help. I personally would starch because I find it easier to accurately piece then. After it was finished, I would wash it one time then iron without starch.
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I use Mary Ellens quilting starch...love it. I always starch after I finish a block. Gives it such a nice finish
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Old 01-14-2010, 10:42 AM
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I starch all of my fabrics for piecing, it helps keep the fabric from stretching. Bias pieces I use even more starch. You can always wash it after you make it and then it shouldn't be a problem.
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Old 01-14-2010, 10:59 AM
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I also starch my fabric for piecing. Makes a huge difference for me!
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Old 01-14-2010, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MNQuilter
I starch all of my fabric after I wash it so I wouldn't be much help. I personally would starch because I find it easier to accurately piece then. After it was finished, I would wash it one time then iron without starch.
I vote with MNQuilter. Starch, cut, piece, quilt, wash, iron, hang. :)
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haha Gotcha! :thumbup:
Thanks everyone. I ended up using sizing.
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I use Niagra spray Starch
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