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Thread: Why don't my quilt tops lay flat?

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  1. 11-25-2011, 02:40 PM #1
    CAS49OR
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    I've heard you can quilt it out too. My puffy Nov. quilt has sagging sections in the middle. It did help to press after it came out of washer/dryer.

    Quote Originally Posted by charity-crafter View Post
    My blocks are good, I can match my corners well, I can square up my blocks, I press everything. When it gets to putting it all together it develops problems.

    My borders are wavy, the center sometimes has bumps that won't lay flat.


    At least I'm in good company-most of these things she sings about I can relate with.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzoL7...ure=plpp_video

    What are your suggestions for improving?
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  2. 11-25-2011, 04:25 PM #2
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    I have to agree with several others regarding measuring the quilt and not just cutting a strip for the border, sewing it on, and then cutting off the extra. Also marking the quilt edges and the border edges and matching, then pinning is a must. Keeps me from being impatient and pulling on the border and quilt.

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  3. 11-25-2011, 05:17 PM #3
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    that was a very good question, I have the same problem, thanks for the good info and tut.one can always fine great solutions from others on the QB,and ever one is so helpful, that is what makes the QB so wonderful.

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  4. 11-25-2011, 06:12 PM #4
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    I needed the information about starching. I am going to start starching more. Especially liked the YouTube video song.
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  5. 11-25-2011, 06:35 PM #5
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    All good advice here. I have about have my DSonIL talking into quilting. I told him that I had learned more on this site than anywhere.
    When I first started quilting DW told me to measure in three places and average them and pin the border. I taught her to starch.
    You will get what you expect to get.
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