deema

I don't steam my seams. I do use steam when ironing the fabric before cutting, but it's dry from then until the top is finished, then I steam the whole top.

Jan in VA

Interesting responses!
I ALWAYS use steam, and high heat. Have taught my classes for 25 years that it isn't the steam that distorts but the "presser," and that it's how the point and the edge of the iron are used that makes a difference.

I LOVE how quilting is not a "written in stone" art!

Jan in VA

bikerlady21

I don't use steam, but do use homemade spray starch sparingly!

e4

Steam, steam, and more steam. - and a hot iron for me. Steam let's me make small adjustments when needed to get blocks square or take care of easing I might have had to do.

amma

I flip back and forth between a dry iron and steam. If a seam is being stubborn I use steam to tame it. Also a drop of water on the front and back of the intersections, works well to get them to stay nice and flat too :D:D:D

ktmo815

I was taught not to use steam but will try it for the ones that don't quite fit right & see if that helps. Thanks everyone.

ckcowl

i NEVER put water in my iron; i keep a spray bottle of water on the ironing board, and if a fabric is so wrinkled that a dry iron does not take care of it i mist the fabric and press. works great for me. :)

bearisgray

Were these fabrics washed before cutting?

Earleen

Thanks all I will go dry and see how I make out. Sometimes my blocks are wacky maybe it is the steam.

quiltmaker

Generally I use a dry iron and starch. However I do use steam on occasions. I also use vintage irons that heat up fast, hot and never have a shut off. An iron that shuts off after so many minutes drives me insane, maybe that's because I'm slow as molasses (sp)!