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    Old 08-11-2011, 04:53 AM
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    Iwas in the process of making a 2" piced wreath on a 1" grid fusible interfacing.Well it didn't come out right cause I wasn't accurate when placing them on the grid. So there I was sitting by the t.v. ripping out each and every block...got a new grid and started all over again. But what a mess I had with all of my wrinkled squares!!!!! My granddaughter, whom is 10 years old, came over to me and had a wonderful idea!!!!!! She said , " how about if I use my flat iron ?"...As we sat at the kitchen table she "pressed " out each piece just as good as new!!! She saved the day!!!! She said to me , " maybe this will be helpful to some of you quilting friends." so here I'm passing it on to you!
    I also have a Clover tiny iron with a small " shovel", .....the flat iron beats this one " hands down.". Thank you Kearston!!!!!!
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    I don't have a flat iron, but I use a curling iron (the one with the really large "curler") to smooth out strips.
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    Old 08-11-2011, 05:10 AM
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    Okay, I'm showing my age now...I thought you meant flat iron, as in the old cast iron ones that had to be heated on the wood stove. They would work too but a lot of work. I think you are talking about the hair flat irons or straighteners? Whatever works right?
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    Old 08-11-2011, 06:14 AM
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    I have an old flat iron in the cabinet thats not being used. thank you Kearston! =)
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    Old 08-11-2011, 06:16 AM
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    you can learn something from everybody, right? LOL
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    Old 08-11-2011, 03:42 PM
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    This one is a hair straightner, works pretty good on hair too!
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    Okay, I'm showing my age now...I thought you meant flat iron, as in the old cast iron ones that had to be heated on the wood stove. They would work too but a lot of work. I think you are talking about the hair flat irons or straighteners? Whatever works right?
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    Old 08-11-2011, 04:24 PM
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    hmm never thought of that but I do have a flat iron that I could use
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    Old 08-11-2011, 06:38 PM
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    Yes,it is a "hair" flat iron. Sorry...I should have mentioned that. Keep in mind that curling irons are great for "squashed" fabric bows. It works great!
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    Old 08-12-2011, 02:48 AM
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    I knew there was a reason I was keeping those styling tools!
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    Old 08-12-2011, 05:06 AM
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    Out of the mouths of babes... What an awesome idea. Thank you Kearston...
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