Good information. I am a self taught quilter, started with an old thrift store book. Didn’t know a lot of these tips. Love your show and your patterns. Thanks for those reminders.
Thank you -- that was very helpful. I appreciate how you are walking us through the basics. I've been sewing for a few years; but, it never hurts to have a refresher course.
Everyone needs a refresher tutorial now and again. I thought the Best Press was for wrinkles only, didn’t think about using it to set seams!! Yes I remember my mom using a glass bottle with a cork end that sprinkled water to iron clothes. Still love hearing the hissing sound of the hot iron on the wet fabric! Thank you. Very helpful information!
I never thought about cutting strip piecing first before ironing open....very clever, going to try this way. It really makes sense to keep that seam from warping. This is another WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT moment for me. I do so enjoy your videos and appreciate you and your crew's hard work😁
Haha, you brought back fond memories--my mom dampened clothes the same way! My summertime chore was ironing, so I'd unroll and watch soaps, too. Love your shows and the kits.
I always set my seams and Best Press is the greatest! I just purchased a clapper and love it. Wish I had bought one years ago. I also use a Steady Betty and not a wool mat. (haven't tried a wool mat because I love the Steady Betty!) Thanks!
Excellent demo's in this video. And to roll those thermal finger protectors off instead of pulling them off makes me want to go find mine now. For their protection of my fingers, and for my own entertainment!!!!
Love, Love, Love your video today.......also fun to learn how other people do things! Such good inspiration and makes me want to start a new quilt to put these ideas into practice!!! Thanks so much!
Great video. Great for beginners but we all need refreshers now and then. And of course I ordered the cleaning cloths and the thimbles. I can't use Best Press...I'm not good with most sprays. Oddly, I'm okay with starch. My Mom had the bottle with the sprinkler too but I just use a dollar store spray bottle. Absolutely brilliant to cut the strips before ironing open. Sooo much easier and a time saver, too. Nice to see a Rowenta out there. I love mine.
Donna, this is fabulous for us beginners! I’d been wishing you had tutorials! I’ve bought most of your books & many of your beautiful kits. But I’m just starting on my 1st one…So this is timely! Thank you so very much!!
Wonderful! We are planning on doing more tips and tricks videos, so hopefully you find them helpful. That is so exciting about your first quilt! Good luck! You should share a photo of it on our Facebook page when you are finished! :)
My mom would put them in the freezer. We had a coke bottle with a metal and cork stopper with the top in metal with holes all over it and that is the way that we "sprinkle" our clothes with that and then into the freezer!!!
Thanks for the great tips. Can you please tell me what kind of iron you were using? I like that the steam holes are only near the tip and the rest of the soleplate is solid.
do you have videos on sewing clothing? like knit blouses? - also, can you give a review on what we should look for in an iron? I see you have a Rowenta but there are so many options! I have no clue, so I keep putting it off and suffering with this old one I have that's barely hanging on.
Good information. I am a self taught quilter, started with an old thrift store book. Didn’t know a lot of these tips. Love your show and your patterns. Thanks for those reminders.
Thank you -- that was very helpful. I appreciate how you are walking us through the basics. I've been sewing for a few years; but, it never hurts to have a refresher course.
It's always good to get back to the basics every once and a while!
Everyone needs a refresher tutorial now and again. I thought the Best Press was for wrinkles only, didn’t think about using it to set seams!! Yes I remember my mom using a glass bottle with a cork end that sprinkled water to iron clothes. Still love hearing the hissing sound of the hot iron on the wet fabric!
Thank you. Very helpful information!
This was so helpful, it is making a huge difference in my piecing.
You are a great teacher!
Donna, great tutorial -- very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for your tips on pressing strip piece
I use my backing as binding. No burnt fingertips. Thank you for the pressing tips.I can see the difference already.
You're so welcome!
I just love your hair and your cut.
Oh MY Goodness, Donna!!!!! THANK YOU, thank you so much.... :)
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the refresher course, you are great
I never thought about cutting strip piecing first before ironing open....very clever, going to try this way. It really makes sense to keep that seam from warping. This is another WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT moment for me. I do so enjoy your videos and appreciate you and your crew's hard work😁
Thank you for the refresher on pressing and ironing.
Very informational. Great video.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I learned a couple of tricks ✌️
Haha, you brought back fond memories--my mom dampened clothes the same way! My summertime chore was ironing, so I'd unroll and watch soaps, too. Love your shows and the kits.
Very informative! Thanks!
I always set my seams and Best Press is the greatest! I just purchased a clapper and love it. Wish I had bought one years ago. I also use a Steady Betty and not a wool mat. (haven't tried a wool mat because I love the Steady Betty!) Thanks!
I understand. I've not tried the Steady Betty, but hear good things about it. Donna
Excellent presentation! Thanks to you, Donna, & the camera man:)
My grandma had the soda bottle with the sprinkle top too!! Thanks for sharing all of these tips and products to make things easier!!!😁
Love tips and tricks.
That's great to hear! We are planning to do more soon!
Tks Donna! What a terrific job explaining the pressing process! Also this Daisy Shimmer is adorable… just might have to order 😎
Excellent demo's in this video. And to roll those thermal finger protectors off instead of pulling them off makes me want to go find mine now. For their protection of my fingers, and for my own entertainment!!!!
They're great! Never hurts to add a little more fun to your project!
Hi Donna! Thanks for these great ironing/pressing tips and tricks. Do you ever use a clapper?
No I haven't used one but I know several people who love them. Donna
Great tips! Thank you for posting and sharing this video!
Love, Love, Love your video today.......also fun to learn how other people do things! Such good inspiration and makes me want to start a new quilt to put these ideas into practice!!! Thanks so much!
Great video thank you.
Great video. Great for beginners but we all need refreshers now and then. And of course I ordered the cleaning cloths and the thimbles. I can't use Best Press...I'm not good with most sprays. Oddly, I'm okay with starch. My Mom had the bottle with the sprinkler too but I just use a dollar store spray bottle. Absolutely brilliant to cut the strips before ironing open. Sooo much easier and a time saver, too. Nice to see a Rowenta out there. I love mine.
Excellent learnt loads
Thankyou great advice ♥️♥️👍
Great tips as usual. Thanks for all you do.
great tutorial, I am a new quilter but am an experienced clothing sewer. I am looking forward to this new adventure!
Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy your journey!
Thank you so much.
Great tutorial very informative . THANK YOU . Keep Em Coming as I watch ALL of them and have made a couple of your 3 yard quilts .
You are so welcome!
Thank you Donna, very helpful. 👍💝
I like your top, good tips and also sometimes we need a refresher on things
Yes my mom did that, actually I did that yesterday for some badly wrinkled and folded fabrics. They were in my basket for a while
Awesome tutorial 🙂.
Glad you liked it! We plan on continuing our Tips & Tricks series in the future, so keep an eye out!
Donna, this is fabulous for us beginners! I’d been wishing you had tutorials! I’ve bought most of your books & many of your beautiful kits. But I’m just starting on my 1st one…So this is timely! Thank you so very much!!
Wonderful! We are planning on doing more tips and tricks videos, so hopefully you find them helpful. That is so exciting about your first quilt! Good luck! You should share a photo of it on our Facebook page when you are finished! :)
My mom would put them in the freezer. We had a coke bottle with a metal and cork stopper with the top in metal with holes all over it and that is the way that we "sprinkle" our clothes with that and then into the freezer!!!
Nice tutorial, but you forgot to mention your wonderful binding needles!!! Oh my gosh, what great needles, nice a long and easy to use.
That's true!
Donna, your blouse 👚 is beautiful.
Do you remember From These Roots, Secret Storm, The Doctors?
Haha, I remember Mom watching As the World Turns...
Thanks!
Welcome!
Thanks for the great tips. Can you please tell me what kind of iron you were using? I like that the steam holes are only near the tip and the rest of the soleplate is solid.
Hi Rheba, It is a Rowenta Steam Force. Glad you liked the video! Donna
do you have videos on sewing clothing? like knit blouses? - also, can you give a review on what we should look for in an iron? I see you have a Rowenta but there are so many options! I have no clue, so I keep putting it off and suffering with this old one I have that's barely hanging on.
I like an iron that heat rapidly and delivers lots of steam! Donna
Oh goodness my Mom did the same thing of putting damp clothes in the refrigerator!
Oh, yes, my mom did the very same thing.
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