Annie Pearl

Is steam ironing better for quilting than dry ironing? I use steam because Gail Kessler recommended in her class, I also use starch. I've noticed several people on the board talk of dry ironing. Is one really better than the other or is it just what people are used to?

Donnamarie

Absolutely, I couldn't live without my steam. About the only time that I use a dry iron is when ironing on freezer paper. I love steam and I love Mary Ellen's starch.

Maureen NJ

I love steam also. I can't get my iron hot enough without it.

dakotamaid

It is entirely your preference. I don't use stream very often but I do keep my squirt bottle handy.

Doggramma

I like steam, but I'm careful not to stretch the fabric

Tartan

I use starch and my spray bottle frequently. You just have to be careful not to stretch the block when using steam.

Lori S

I love steam and starch , I want my seams to be FLAT!

willferg

My iron is dry because I stopped putting water in it when it developed a leak, but I do use a spray bottle with starch as needed.

NJ Quilter

I use starch and steam as well. Don't usually have a stretching issue. It does make some of those peskier blocks behave better when given a good shot of steam.

Skratchie

Steam here, and recently started using starch ...