Lauras Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Help! I'm working on a quilt with very wavy borders. I've been searching for a solution, and have read that Bonnie's Starch and Steam works, but where do I find Bonnie's S & S? It's eluding me! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksomeit Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Sent you an U2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Don't know where it is on the forum but I use my form of this technique all the time. While quilt is on the frame: 1. make sure quilt is saggy - often take side clamps off, but not always 2. smooth everything into place as much as possible 3. spray a light layer of starch over entire area (I use Mary Ellen's starch alternative). You don't want it to be wet - just barely damp. 4. again, smooth out 5. hover the iron over the quilt while continuing to smooth into place with hand - don't place the iron on the quilt - just above a couple of inches. Be careful that you don't burn yourself. 6. let dry. 7. generally all is in order when I return and the quilt is dry. The starch seems to pull the quilt in as it drys - don't know how, but it does. 8. have had to repeat the process a couple of times This seems to work for me and I really don't know if it is the same as Bonnie's method. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauras Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thank you , Dovie and Meg. I'll give it a try. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauras Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Well, it still looks bad. I ate two huge peanut butter and honey sandwiches, which didn't help either. Now not only is the border too big................ So many clothes that don't fit right either! I should have known better. Maybe coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Maybe the borders are just too big for this method (does happen) and have to be taken out and redone - make sure you discuss with customer first because you will have to charge for your work. The only other alternative is to make small pleats in the border as you go - of course this has to be done with a fabric that won't show the pleats too much. If I remember right, Shana showed a picture where she had done this and it looked great - maybe U2U Shana & I know she will be a great help - she has tons of knowledge. Good luck - I am sure there is an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Interesting note about the starch. I needed some bias strips and decided to starch the fabric before I cut it. As soon as I sprayed the Mary Ellen's starch alternative on it, the fabric began to shrink. I could actually see the movement. I found it very fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Try this link! http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=7884&page=1#pid66479 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Kenna - thanks for the link - Bonnie uses a much more aggressive technique than I do, and I know would most likely work much better. I guess I have been afraid to be so aggressive. I have made a note of the thread. Again, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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