When I do EPP I use freezer paper and starch to baste around
the templates. Even though freezer paper
is almost impossible to find in South Africa I’ve started using this as a
newbie quilter and it is still my preferred method of basting. I know it is not fully portable and cutting
out the templates does take up time (I do this while watching TV and don’t even
notice it anymore) but it is fast and I have crisp edges to my templates.
My freezer paper templates would be ironed to the wrong side
of the fabric and roughly cut out. I
never measure an exact quarter inch as I really cannot see the need.
I mix my own starch using a teaspoon of starch powder in 2
cups of water and a spray bottle. The
templates would be lightly spritzed with the starch and I will iron the edges
over the paper. The paper also removes
easily when done.
As much as I do enjoy this method prolonged use of starch
does lead to build-up on your iron and ironing board and now and then I have to
give these a thorough cleaning.
The iron is simply put in hot soapy water on a facecloth
sprayed with all-purpose cleaner and left to soak itself clean.
The ironing board is sprayed with cleaner and then brushed
several times with a stiff kitchen brush and wiped a couple of times afterwards.
Clean as a whistle and no need to buy a new cover yet.
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