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Pressing Techniques for Quilters

It's important to press your quilt components during every step of assembly, from prewashing fabrics to sewing the borders on. Learning to press for accuracy is easy, and it's one of the most important things you can do to enhance your quilts.
How to Press Your Quilt Blocks
Your piecing accuracy will improve immediately when you take a bit of time to press your quilt blocks after every step of the construction process. Pressing may seem like an extra step, but you'll love the payoff in time saved because your quilt blocks will fit together just like they should when it's time to assemble the quilt.
Pressing to Set a Seam
This quick pressing method helps you make accurate blocks and quilts.

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