I have nineteen blocks made for the churndash pinwheel quilt. I am playing around with the layout of the blocks when I discover a scorched block. After closer inspection I think I have at least three blocks that have scorched background fabric. CRAP! I have already fixed two blocks for the same reason, I guess when I made those early blocks I had my iron on way too high. I've been pressing my seams open and sometimes they can be tough to lay flat. Here I thought I was gonna get to put my quilt together soon. I am really annoyed. I'll have a closer look in daylight tomorrow. I have plenty of fabric left. Not sure if I wanna go through the trouble of taking all those scorched blocks apart and save the fabric, or just start over (I really like the Salt Air fabrics I'm using and probably won't get my hands on any more and I thought I would have enough left over to make another quilt). This is a good sign that I'm done for tonight.
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Oh how frustrating. I'm sorry you're having problems. I think maybe there was a thread recently talking about how to get scorch marks off fabric. Good luck.Vernona (Beaverton OR) -
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Ok that totally ruins a night. A fresh look tomorrow will be good. For me, i would take apart the blocks to fix them. Especially if you love the fabric. Cant wait to see the finishKaren
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I finally stopped using steam in my iron. It seemed whenever I used it I would get crinkels on my fabric. Sorry about yours.:icon_hiya: Coleen
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Thanks. I did a little search and found a link with a tip about using hydrogen peroxide to lift the stain. I will try this before I decide what else to do about the blocks.Originally posted by vchale View PostComment
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Sorry to hear about your scorched blocks.... That is a true AGHHHHHH.... No doubt about it.... Having to make more blocks is a pain....
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I recently had the same problem and I just used vinegar then washed my quilt and it all looked fine. Good luck! ValComment
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Aawww, Not FUN! I also stopped using steam in my iron. I have a little spray bottle of just water that I use instead. I also just cleaned my iron and it has been much better. I bought a box of those Mr. Clean Erasers, dampend one and ironed the heck out of it with a hot iron, flipped it over and did it again. My iron looks great now, and has no residue left over from paste cleaners. Good Luck.sigpicMiss Sheri
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Another way to keep your iron clean is to set a dryer sheet on your ironing board and swipe the iron over that. It also keeps your sewing room feeling nice! Another added benefit is that the iron really glides smoothly over your fabric.pat.
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the dryer sheet is a fabulous idea,,, I bought a new iron and "tapped" it on the wrong side of a fusible.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,,, the dryer sheet right away saved the day...
as for the scortch... last ditch effort.. how about "tea dying them all"... just a thought.. B
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That's what happened to the one I am working on now.Originally posted by brook View PostHugs,
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That is brilliant, I'll have to remember that for the next screw up, but I don't think it would look right with the bright colors I'm using.Originally posted by GrammaBabs View Postthe dryer sheet is a fabulous idea,,, I bought a new iron and "tapped" it on the wrong side of a fusible.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,,, the dryer sheet right away saved the day...
as for the scortch... last ditch effort.. how about "tea dying them all"... just a thought.. BComment
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Sorry. Hopefully things look better this morning.Comment
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Perhaps it is just the starch that is scorched and that will wash right off. A good reason to starch the back of fabric rather than the front. Hopefully the problem is already solved.Claire from Pelham, AlabamaComment
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