Starch, sizing or nothing at all?

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01-14-2010, 09:17 AM

crkathleen

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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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01-14-2010, 09:27 AM

Oklahoma Suzie

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I don't use anything.

01-14-2010, 10:20 AM

Jingle

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I wouldn't use starch - I never use it.

01-14-2010, 10:28 AM

MNQuilter

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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.

01-14-2010, 10:30 AM

LindaR

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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

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.