To Press or Not to Press? How to Iron Finished Quilts

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08-17-2014, 04:27 AM

QuiltnNan

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To Press or Not to Press? How to Iron Finished Quilts

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/08/...itialPage=true

there are some good tips here

08-17-2014, 08:33 AM

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This is great tips. Saved the page!

08-18-2014, 04:24 AM

lclang

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I don't press finished quilts. I like the way they look after washing.

08-18-2014, 06:05 AM

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I have never ironed a finished quilt. Why would you want to?

08-18-2014, 03:40 PM

katesnanna

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I always pre wash fabric ,then iron. When the quilt is finished I wash it by hand and line dry it, I don't iron again. Try to do it on a breezy day. Doesn't get many wrinkles. I prefer a little wrinkle as it give that antique look.

08-18-2014, 03:45 PM

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Yep...but when you gift a quilt, the recipient may iron. Great to provide appropriate care instructions.

08-18-2014, 04:20 PM

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Most of the people I know don't even own an iron!

08-18-2014, 07:50 PM

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I like to press my mini and small quilts when I'm finished. On large quilts, I press the binding when done with the hand stitching. I feel it gives a finished appearance especially when you give the quilt away.