Just learning and have question

[Louise]

I am just learning how to quilt and have been reading up on it in one of the books i read they recomend lightly starching your seem when you open it to give it a crispness and to keep it even do any of you who have quilted for a long time do this and do you really think it is neede Thanks for your help

[twnkeyes]

Glad you've found quilting! I don't use starch, I use Magic Sizing when I'm done with the quilt top. I use a bit of steam when I'm pressing my seams as I go. You don't want to open your seams, they need to be ironed toward the darker fabric, again, as you go. This is the method that I was taught but I'm sure there will be others who do it differently. Good luck!

[debinmalaga]

I don't use starch but I think some quilters do. I do use steam.

[KimJohnson]

I have been wuilting for a couple of years. I dont like starch, it seemed to flake and make a mess for me. I use steam and it gets the creases out and works great for me

[plix]

I don't like starch either. I use best press before cutting any bias pieces....otherwise just steam.

[Mimis-quilts]

I've never used starch, just my steam iron. And don't press seams open because it allows the quilt batting to work it's way out. Be sure to press towards the darker fabric.

Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting and have fun with it!

[Patrice]

i quit using starch. someone on here said is causes bugs to come later down the road

[sassyquilter]

I read starch attracts silverfish and you should wash out of quilt when done, that was enough to not even try it for me.

[Mia]

I use steam also ...... and I use Mary Ellen's Best Press when necessary. It really works well and doesn't make the fabric stiff....
Welcome to the land of quilt addicts..... so glad you found us.

[sweetstkissez22]

I use a fabric spray called best press..it smells awesome! Its supposed to make your fabric easier to cut and sew....and it has worked well for me!! (yes I am very new) but I really like the stuff! I never heard about the silver fish thing..so glad I never bought starch!! Ew!