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    I am concerned about pressing the blocks after I have done the blanket stitch around the letters. Will the heat damage the Magnifico, or any Poly embroidery thread?

    I love this project. Love the directions, so simple and easy to understand. This is the best piecing I have done. Had to learn how to do the blanket stitch but have been wanting to do it for a long time. Also, this is the first time I have used starch and do like it!

    Thanks Janet Stone - from Janet in Missouri

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    Hi Janet in Missouri! I have never had an issue pressing a block with blanket stitched applique on it. I don't use the highest setting on my iron, just the cotton setting, and I rarely use steam. I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the pattern!
    Back to Quilting!

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      #3
      Janet, if you are worried, then press the blocks before you do the blanket stitching and then press around the blanket stitching and not actually directly on it when you are done. I used Superior Rainbows thread for mine, with the iron on a cotton setting and it was fine.

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        #4
        Or you could use a pressing cloth - an odd scrap of muslin works well - if you have any :wink:

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          #5
          Thanks I feel more at ease now about the pressing. I love the look of the poly thread and did not want to switch to cotton.

          I will probably press from the back when possible, and use a press cloth when pressing on the right side. Lots of muslin from doll making.

          Janet

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