2 Newest scrappy WIP's and a question
09-22-2013, 03:22 AM
#25
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Location: Thornton, Colorado
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oh my gosh, your two scrappy WIPs are GORGEOUS! Hope you will finish them....they are truly stunning. I use this tailor's clapper (solid piece of wood bought years ago!!!) to flatten thick seams....a hammer, rubber mallet, etc. will work just fine, too.
09-22-2013, 03:27 AM
#26
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Hammers are good, clapper works well open seams and in an emergency trim the seam .
I did find when doing kaleidoscope 2 different ways with 2 different people the one that was the flattest centre was constructed by not having a point on the triangle put a straight top. It was also easier the sew and keep lined up.
I did find when doing kaleidoscope 2 different ways with 2 different people the one that was the flattest centre was constructed by not having a point on the triangle put a straight top. It was also easier the sew and keep lined up.
09-22-2013, 04:04 AM
#27
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Location: Saginaw Michigan
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I have a small plastic covered mallet that my husband gave me and I used it on some of my farmers wife quilt block that had 6-8 pieces at one seam. A very experienced quilter and long armer told me that secret and it really does work. I was surprised and very pleased with the results. I figure it blends the fabrics together like setting your seams with an iron.
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