Pressing as you sew...
#43
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I've made 18 log cabin heart quilts. It is cut lengthwise. The person that taught the class told us NOT to press as we go. Some quilters didn't listen, and the quilt was out of shape when they finished. I finger press carefully then press the whole block on my other quilt patterns now. Starch or magic sizing is great. Just my two cents.
#47
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Originally Posted by watterstide
sew and sew!
but i do have a little table to the side of me, that i can press on if i need to.
but i do have a little table to the side of me, that i can press on if i need to.
Also, like rita, I pay attention to seam direction as I sew.
#49
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Dracut, MA
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Hi, I have stopped pressing/ironing until I finish a block - I WAS stretching the fabric! Took a class with Kaye England (many small pieced triangles - Star of Hope pattern) and she told us just to finger press until the block was done - they came out great! Now I either finger press or use the "Fabric Folding Pen". (Basically wetting the seam and then finger-pressing it lightly without stretching it) It works great, flattens the seams almost as much as an iron but is easier to change the direction than if the seam was ironed. Just wet again and reverse the seam direction. Hope this helps.
#50
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Dracut, MA
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Hi, I have stopped pressing/ironing until I finish a block - I WAS stretching the fabric! Took a class with Kaye England (many small pieced triangles - Star of Hope pattern) and she told us just to finger press until the block was done - they came out great! Now I either finger press or use the "Fabric Folding Pen". (Basically wetting the seam and then finger-pressing it lightly without stretching it) It works great, flattens the seams almost as much as an iron but is easier to change the direction than if the seam was ironed. Just wet again and reverse the seam direction. Hope this helps.
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