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#31
Just be careful when starching pieces that have been cut but not prewashed. I was doing a BOM from the LQS (supposedly high quality fabric) and when I starched one of the pieces it shriveled up right before my eyes---a lot!!
I ended up having to replace it with some fabric from my own stash. It was the only fabric from the package that did that and they never gave any extra.
I ended up having to replace it with some fabric from my own stash. It was the only fabric from the package that did that and they never gave any extra.
#33
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So if you starch, then did I read somewhere that bugs like the starch? It seems like you'd need to wash the quilt immediately after finishing it since you now have a food product (cornstarch) on it.
Is this right? Can you store starched (for example, new, finished but not yet given away) quilts for a couple of years with no problems?
Is this right? Can you store starched (for example, new, finished but not yet given away) quilts for a couple of years with no problems?
#40
Originally Posted by newestnana
So, everyone, if you're starching several yards of fabric, do you ever do it in the washing machine? Or just in the sink and let it hang to dry? (I assume you don't put it in the dryer because it would leave a mess.)
My fingers get tired of spraying...and then I usually do end up ironing while wet, which is not much fun.
My fingers get tired of spraying...and then I usually do end up ironing while wet, which is not much fun.
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