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    Old 01-20-2011, 03:17 PM
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    I've never done it on triangles.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 07:06 PM
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    Never.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 07:43 PM
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    I have. My avatar quilt was the first on point I did and it was in the pattern for the setting triangles. Helped a lot. I don't do it anymore because I have learned how to handle bias just fine.
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    I haven't stay stitched bias edges. I used to spray starch but now use Best Press instead as it is easier to use.

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    Old 01-20-2011, 09:28 PM
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    i starch them to death.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:00 AM
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    This probably isnt the same thing but... I made a quilt one time that was set on point, where you have the triangles all around the outside edge. Before I sent it off to be quilted, I stitched all around the outside edge.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    That is very unusual. I have never stay-stitched triangles. If they need to be absolutely accurate, I heavily spray starch the fabric before cutting. Starch stabilizes fabric so it doesn't distort during handling.

    I would think stay-stitching would actually distort triangles if you are stay-stitching on the bias edge!
    Starching/Best Press is what I do to. Can't imagine stay stitching triangles.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 09:45 AM
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    no i dont but maybe on a large triangle that would be on the edge and not being quilted right away
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    Old 01-21-2011, 10:06 AM
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    ive never done it either and i've made tons of triangles...never heard of it, but it probably helps with the stretching of the bias edge.
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    Old 01-21-2011, 10:15 AM
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    the only time you might really need to stay stitch is for the borders. So they don't stretch when quilting them.
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