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Old 08-22-2014, 04:13 AM
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cmierley
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Originally Posted by tammystitches
I have always used steam in my iron when pressing my quilting fabric, pieces and blocks. It just makes the fabric so flat.

However, a local quilt shop owner, who I am taking a class under on how to use the Creative Grids House Ruler, said she never steams. However, she does spray starch on the back of the fabrics, pieces & completed blocks.

Any thoughts on this?
I just learned that steaming could shrink your fabric a little. Teacher recommended no steam. Blocks will come out more accurate. With steam your blocks could be off a little. Once your fabric gets wet it could shrink some. She never steams and her blocks stay accurate.
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