Originally Posted by
Lori S
I starch only to get better construction results. It sure helps with bias edges, and cut down on the raveling. It is my favorite sewing notion.
I agree with Lori S. 100%. I heavily starch, 80% Sta Flo, 20% water. I put the starched fabric in the freezer. When I take it out, it does take me a long time to iron it dry; but, to me, this is worth all the time it takes. Construction is a breeze. I use lots of bias edges and never have a problem. With all that starch, I have little raveling. I love,love,love starch! As soon as the binding is sewn on, I wash the quilt which removes the starch. I use starch only as a quilting aid. Oh, all that starch makes FMQ easier for me on my DSM.