How to Iron a Star Quilt Block
Piecing together a quilt is a creative activity that can be both fun and exciting. Along with this process comes the part where you can take your block to your iron to press it. If you plan on using a star block quilt, it can be fun to see your creation pressed flat on your quilt blocks.
Things that you would need:
- Iron
- Ironing board
Instructions
- Pull out the ironing board and set the setting to cotton. Smooth the fabric unto the ironing board before you begin pressing.
- Place the star quilt block upon it with the seams facing upward. Make sure that you press every seam in the same direction. Use a spritzer bottle of water to spray the iron just in case you need more moisture in specific areas. A star block quilt pattern goes together better if the fabric is smooth.
- Create a strong seam by using your fingers to pull the fabric back as you iron. Your fingers should help to flatten the seams. Run the iron over the seams and gently push down. Let the iron press down on the fabric.
- Let the iron do most of the work. Its weight should press the whole star block. Moving the iron back and forth across the surface would just cause the shape to stretch. Make sure that you don’t miss any spots.
- Press the seams in the direction of the darker side of the quilt block.
- Turn over the fabric and iron the front of the star. Press the rest of the star unto your quilt.