Starch
#11
I can understand the starch making it easier to rotary cut, and piece on a machine, but won't starch make it more difficult to hand quilt? I've never learned to quilt on a machine because the only machine I have is a Singer Fashion Mate 360 from the 1970's (It has 6 stitches-LOL) I am learning to piece on it though. When I was taught quilting the rule was always wash first and use no starch. Since I'm trying to learn new ideas, I was wondering.
#12
I soak my fabrics with starch, let them air dry and then press. I find for me, the fabric is easier to cut, press, and my blocks do not stretch. I can also finger press some seams and they really stay nicely.
Starch the backings the same way, I rarely have a pucker.
I don't hand quilt, so I can't answer that question :D:D:D
Starch the backings the same way, I rarely have a pucker.
I don't hand quilt, so I can't answer that question :D:D:D
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I starch the fabrics that I'll be using for a quilt a day or two before starting the project. I use the Sta Flo brand in the blue bottle and dilute 50/50, spray or soak the fabric, then let it "soak" into the fabric for a minimum of 2 hours, then air dry, then press.
#15
I just got home from buying some. Both Walmart and Winco carry the liquid starch. I use 50/50 and a spray bottle. I do make sure I rinse out the spray part of the bottle after a day of sewing it tends to gunk up if I dont and leave it sit over night.
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Originally Posted by Bamagal
I can understand the starch making it easier to rotary cut, and piece on a machine, but won't starch make it more difficult to hand quilt? I've never learned to quilt on a machine because the only machine I have is a Singer Fashion Mate 360 from the 1970's (It has 6 stitches-LOL) I am learning to piece on it though. When I was taught quilting the rule was always wash first and use no starch. Since I'm trying to learn new ideas, I was wondering.
#19
i starch when i'm piecing blocks like jacob's ladder, shoo fly. i use mary ellen's best press i purchase mine at the lqs and the have the bigger containers. i also have seen it at hancock's. it is a clear starch alernative and it is available in different scents.
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Originally Posted by Bamagal
I can understand the starch making it easier to rotary cut, and piece on a machine, but won't starch make it more difficult to hand quilt? I've never learned to quilt on a machine because the only machine I have is a Singer Fashion Mate 360 from the 1970's (It has 6 stitches-LOL) I am learning to piece on it though. When I was taught quilting the rule was always wash first and use no starch. Since I'm trying to learn new ideas, I was wondering.
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