Question for hand quilters. . .
#1
I have 2 questions. Do you use starch if you are a hand quilter? I can see that starch would make things easier but I am afraid I won't be able to hand quilt the piece if I use it.
and, Do you use steam when you press your seams?
These may be silly questions but I am trying to get through this learning process of quilting and I haven't seen the answers to these two questions. Thank you for any help.
and, Do you use steam when you press your seams?
These may be silly questions but I am trying to get through this learning process of quilting and I haven't seen the answers to these two questions. Thank you for any help.
#2
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Yes & yes, I use sizing instead of spray starch, doesn't build up as much. I use a burst of steam to set my seams.
I have not found it interferes with hand quilting, I use a new needle & change the needle often to keep a sharp point.
I have not found it interferes with hand quilting, I use a new needle & change the needle often to keep a sharp point.
#4
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I also use starch and steam. I don't think I've ever ironed anything without steam! I use starch vs. sizing, although I have used sizing as well. I saw a thread on another board a while ago that I 'think' said that sizing was for polyesther blends and starch was for cottons...could be wrong on that issue but might be worth googling if you're interested. But I have never found that it interferes with my hand quilting. Both are sprays.
#5
I don't use either and I have no problems. I don't use steam because of the stretching issue, especially if you have any bias edges. My grandmother taught me to hand quilt and she never used starch so I just never did. I don't know what the advantage would be but then I have never tried it either.
#6
No and yes!
I like my fabric nice and soft for hand quilting, therefore, no starch. You didn't ask, but I usually prewash my fabrics if I'm going to be handquilting; again, for softness.
I use steam because I think it sets the seams better.
Have fun!!!
I like my fabric nice and soft for hand quilting, therefore, no starch. You didn't ask, but I usually prewash my fabrics if I'm going to be handquilting; again, for softness.
I use steam because I think it sets the seams better.
Have fun!!!
#7
I also use sizing and steam to set the seams. Never had a problem.
Originally Posted by gal288
Yes & yes, I use sizing instead of spray starch, doesn't build up as much. I use a burst of steam to set my seams.
I have not found it interferes with hand quilting, I use a new needle & change the needle often to keep a sharp point.
I have not found it interferes with hand quilting, I use a new needle & change the needle often to keep a sharp point.
#8
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Hi: I am a hand quilter and do machine piecing.......Yes, I use the sizing starch.........I get mine from the Dollar Tree........Just a little spray will do the job........Sure is a big help especially if you are working with half or quarter square triangle. I spray BEFORE I cut. Hope all these answers from the board members will be of help to you.
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#9
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Originally Posted by Jo M
I also use sizing and steam to set the seams. Never had a problem.
Originally Posted by gal288
Yes & yes, I use sizing instead of spray starch, doesn't build up as much. I use a burst of steam to set my seams.
I have not found it interferes with hand quilting, I use a new needle & change the needle often to keep a sharp point.
I have not found it interferes with hand quilting, I use a new needle & change the needle often to keep a sharp point.
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