Pressing/Ironing
Minkee Fabric – It’s a love/hate relationship!
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009Ah, yes – Minkee!!! It’s that luxurious fabric that you just love to rub your hand over and over again! It feels so good that you can’t resist purchasing it! But reality sets in when you start to cut the fabric and stitching with it! Suddenly your great love affair with this fabric is diminishing [...]
Pressing Fabrics After Washing
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009How should you press or iron the fabric after it has been washed? First of all, note that pressing and ironing are two different things. Pressing is lifting the iron and setting it down in various areas on the fabric to press out the wrinkles. No sideway motion is used with the iron. Ironing is [...]
Pre-washing Fabric Woes
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009There are many benefits to pre-washing your fabrics before using them, but I have several reasons why I don’t like to pre-wash my quilt cotton fabrics if I can get away with it. As sometime pre-washing is necessary, I have come up with some solutions that are helpful in the following disadvantages of pre-washing.
(1) Once [...]
Keep your iron clean!!
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008We all knowing pressing is an important part of quilting. Pressing can make a huge difference in the projects we are making such as making a wrinkled piece of fabric look brand new or a crooked seam look straight. But if you are pressing with a not-so-clean sole plate on your iron, your pressing can [...]
Mark Those Fabrics!
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008There are many pens and markers available to use for marking fabric for quilting and embroidery. Water soluble, air soluble or heat soluble; which one is the best? Blue lines, purple lines or white lines; which one is the most needed? How are the marked lines removed from the fabric? Can the marks be pressed [...]
My new ironing board
Friday, November 9th, 2007While I was at quilt market, I bought a new ironing board. It’s something I’ve needed for while, but have just kept putting off because I hadn’t found exactly what I wanted.
I had done some research on some different brands a couple months ago and then looked up the vendors that were selling what I [...]
Pressing & Ironing: What’s the Difference?
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007Is there a certain method to using an iron? What is the purpose of pressing and ironing? Pressing and ironing are two methods for using an iron that are often used interchangeably, but they have different definitions and purposes. The dictionary defines these two words as:
Ironing: The act or process of smoothing or pressing clothes, [...]
Wrinkle Free Quilt Backing
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007Starting with a smooth and sturdy quilt backing is the first step to achieve a quilt with the back free from tucks and puckers. What fabric is the best? Should it be prewashed? How can the backing gain more body after it has been washed? Read on to discover some tips for preparing your quilt [...]
NEW Mini Crafting Iron!
Thursday, March 29th, 2007A mini crafting iron by Darice for your sewing & quilting needs! A perfect little iron to keep near your sewing machine when you need a quick press! Pack it in your bag or suitcase when traveling for a quick touch-up on your clothes! Small, lightweight & easy to carry! Great for college, travel [...]