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Old 07-28-2009, 11:10 AM
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I'm making a block of four triangles that meet at the points. It makes a big ole knot there. Any way to alleviate it?
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:20 AM
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is there a way you can rotate how you press the seams? or try opening them instead of to one side?
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:29 AM
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Are you trimming off the points? I'm assuming you're sewing 2 sets of 2 triangles together first.
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:39 AM
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maybe this will help?
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:44 AM
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Good illustration, Bear.
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:50 AM
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Hey--thanks!! :D I'll try another with your tips--as soon as I clean pastures. ... :roll: I'll let you know how it goes.
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:54 AM
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I unstitch until all the seams meet and press so they lay down in a circular pattern.
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Old 07-28-2009, 12:11 PM
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You illustrated what I was thinking about, but couldn't articulate correctly. thanks Bear!
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Old 07-28-2009, 01:22 PM
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I opened seams in the second one and it was a big improvement! Bear--I tried yours--I sat right here with my square looking at your picture--but there are too many seams to decide which is which.

I'll open 'em!
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Old 07-28-2009, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by suzic46
I unstitch until all the seams meet and press so they lay down in a circular pattern.
Likewise. I simply don't backstitch which makes opening the seam easier. I even do this to 4-patches.
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