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    Old 05-05-2011, 02:20 PM
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    No steam.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 02:21 PM
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    Depends on which iron I'm using and where I am in the process. If I'm using my small travel iron beside my machine, no steam. If I'm using my big iron to press the quilt top, then I use steam to really set those seams before quilting.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 02:47 PM
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    Old 05-05-2011, 02:47 PM
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    Guess it is up to the individual... Sometimes I steam sometimes I don't...
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    Old 05-05-2011, 02:51 PM
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    My iron makes the decision for me. It was dropped off the ironing board and gets really angry at me some times and it just decides not to steam even though the steam is on.

    So I would say YES I steam! However I do not move the iron while it is touching the fabric. press down lift up move press down lift up move....
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    Old 05-05-2011, 02:53 PM
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    I do whatever trips my trigger. HA
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    Old 05-05-2011, 02:58 PM
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    Yes, they distort but I can not lay off the steam. I like my seams flat. Besure to press/set the seam and not iron, move the iron across the seams.
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    Old 05-05-2011, 03:05 PM
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    Originally Posted by ssgramma
    No steam. I never put water in an iron anymore period. If I need to sprinkle or spray that is just fine!
    ditto :thumbup:
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    Old 05-05-2011, 03:09 PM
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    I can't decide!! I steam one day, then the next day I don't. No rhythm or reason!!!

    If there are lots of wrinkles in a piece that has been folded for a long time, I use steam and starch!!
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