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From the September/October 1997 issue of Quiltmaker magazine.
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Tips & Techniques
Starching: A Good Solution
Don't you wish fabric wouldn't wobble when you cut it, wouldn't stretch when you sewed along its bias, wouldn't creep forward when you sewed it to another patch? Well, your wishes can come true--in a bottle of laundry starch!
Debra Wagner, a quiltmaker, teacher and author, recommends starching fabric for quiltmaking. Since her award-winning quilts exemplify precision in every detail, we tried her suggestion and quickly became firm supporters.
If you already carefully trim points on patches and sew an exact 1/4" seam allowance, this may be the only other secret you need to become a precision patchworker. Give it a try!
We prefer liquid starch to the spray version because it penetrates the threads better and coats the iron less--and doesn't starch your work area too.
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