Originally Posted by CAROLJ
Try using a double pin, it's U shaped. I had a lot of trouble, even when using pins on both sides of the seam. The double pins seem to hold the area better. Wath how you press, I tend not to catch the edge all the time. And try starching it really did help me.
I'm anxious to try all of these suggestions, since I, too, have trouble getting my seams to line up correctly! Thank you all for sharing your wisdom! What kind of starch would be best for quilts I do not want to wash after hand quilting? I've heard some will attract silverfish or moths.