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01-17-2010, 05:29 PM

#11

Honey

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Me either!

01-17-2010, 05:30 PM

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katier825

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No, only if I think I'm going to be using it soon.

01-17-2010, 05:42 PM

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Jim's Gem

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No!

01-17-2010, 08:31 PM

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littlehud

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I don't wash or iron unless it's for a swap.

01-17-2010, 08:48 PM

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bibiche

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I try to wash it right away so I will have it ready when inspiration strikes. But I don't iron until I'm ready to use it.

01-18-2010, 05:03 AM

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QuiltingGrannie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dakotamaid

I wash and iron. Even though I may have to re iron out fold marks it has been my experience if I leave the ironing for very long the winkles are harder to get out.

I agree, even though I do have to iron again before I use it. I hate the wrinkles, and storing it after it is ironed saves space.

01-18-2010, 05:33 AM

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MaryStoaks

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I don't wash it until the quilt is finished. I do iron my fabric before I cut it. I starch heavily if I'm going to cut triangles.

01-18-2010, 05:34 AM

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Lockeb

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I never wash before storing or quilting.....but I always iron ans steam press before sewing/quilting..I find that the steam ironing may pay up a bit for the non-washing..especially since I use high heat and full steam.... LOL