Do NOT iron until the quilt top is DONE!
10-28-2010, 05:19 AM
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I have never heard of starching fabric before you use it. I'm pretty new to quilting but will definitely try it. I assume that steaming when it is all done takes out the stiffness; is that what you meant?
10-28-2010, 05:54 AM
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On a similar note.....I was taught to press often also. I make a lot of pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer and that meant a lot of get up and press, sew another seam, get up and press, wash, iron, etc. Well, this week I decided to try it without getting up so often. I finger-pressed after each step and only ironed after they were finished and washed. Guess what -- they turned out just the same -- and my legs were a lot happier (LOL). I just hope my Home Economics teacher isn't turning over in her grave (LOL).
10-28-2010, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
What kind of block did you try this on? I'm wondering if it would work on a pieced log cabin.
In September I took a class from Kaye England. She had over a dozen of her quilts on the walls in the large room and you would not know it wasn't pressed until finished. My Bernina owner/quilter doesn't iron any of her quilts until she is done. And, she does beautiful quilting.
I tried it... I like it. But, it does go against your normal inclination to press every seam sewn! :shock: :shock:
10-28-2010, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Up4BigChal
I actually just finished a top frm Eleanor Burns "Twistd Star" and I did a few blocks and did not get up to iron once until after I finish all the blocks in that set. Of course with Eleanor's patterns she makes it so simple but your right They came out perfect!!
10-28-2010, 06:14 AM
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I've quilted for 20+ yrs and also taught classes. I do some of both, I finger press some blocks and others I press as I sew, depending on construction. I do a lot of strip & chain piecing so I can press a lot at one time
The MAIN thing new quilters need to know is to PRESS - not IRON !! You're NOT ironing a shirt ... Ironing (back & forth) distorts ANY block no matter how well sewn. Remember - PRESS don't IRON :)
The MAIN thing new quilters need to know is to PRESS - not IRON !! You're NOT ironing a shirt ... Ironing (back & forth) distorts ANY block no matter how well sewn. Remember - PRESS don't IRON :)
10-28-2010, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
i tend to like to iron as i go too. it seems difficult to me to iron a whole quilt top, even just doing the seams of rows is not fun. but i see her point.
10-28-2010, 06:35 AM
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I'm like you where I want to starch and press as I go. I have realized though thru trial and error that you are chancing distorting the fabric. We just have to remind ourselves not to be so OCD and press later! LOL
10-28-2010, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by nativetexan
i tend to like to iron as i go too. it seems difficult to me to iron a whole quilt top, even just doing the seams of rows is not fun. but i see her point.
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