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    Old 09-15-2014, 11:04 AM
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    The best for me is taking two pieces of freezer paper and ironing them together, wax side to wax side. I can make it any size I want. I keep a selection of sizes rolled up in a basket next to my ironing board.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 11:23 AM
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    Damp pressing cloth - a worn out cotton sheet that I've misted worked well

    If you have any cotton organdy, that also works well. Mist it with water and wait a few seconds for it to absorb the water before pressing.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 11:33 AM
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    A little off the subject, but does everyone use 725 on fused bindings? I use 805 all the time, but I only fuse bindings on art quilts that don't get washed. Pellon 725 is awfully heavy for quilting cottons, isn't it? Doesn't the glue ooze through and stay hard and shiney?
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    Old 09-15-2014, 11:41 AM
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    I use anything that is white !! Never heard of fusing binding before.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 12:03 PM
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    I have used the fusible thread for bindings. And I use it in machine applique a lot.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 12:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by dakotamaid
    white flour sack towel!
    This is what I use. I bought it at the dollar tree.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 01:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by ghostrider
    A little off the subject, but does everyone use 725 on fused bindings? I use 805 all the time, but I only fuse bindings on art quilts that don't get washed. Pellon 725 is awfully heavy for quilting cottons, isn't it? Doesn't the glue ooze through and stay hard and shiney?
    I'm definitely no expert. This is actually for a non-quilting project. I'm doing a 100% cotton applique on tshirts. Now, that you have mentioned this, I will definitely do a sample run to make sure it doesn't ooze and get shiny.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 01:29 PM
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    Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I didn't have anything that you mentioned but I was able to grab the pressing cloth with a coupon from Joann's for under $3. However, I am definitely going to keep all of these suggestions in mind for the future. Thanks again.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 01:34 PM
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    A piece of silk organza works well if you want a see-through cloth.
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    Old 09-15-2014, 03:27 PM
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    I simply use an old men's handkerchief and mist with water when necessary. Works great and doesn't cost anything.
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