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Old 06-29-2011, 07:22 AM
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Glassquilt
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The stretchy seams happen when the bias is on top and drags against the foot. Two bias pieces are difficult so match a bias with a straight of grain.

Plan the entire star with a straight grain edge next to a bias edge. Cut your diamonds so that two sides are on the straight of grain. When you sew two diamonds together make sure to have a bias edge and a straight edge. Put the bias edge down next to the feed dogs.

FYI: this technique can be used when sewing a longer piece to one that is a bit shorter. Also known as 'easing'.
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