Years ago my husband's aunt gave me a hand-made quilt top made by her aunt in the thirties. I have decided to machine quilt it but descovered when I was completing the pin basting that the outer edges (which are scalloped) would need to be "tucked" to get them to lie flat on the batting. That is, there is just too much fabric toward the edges. I have tried "easing" it with steam and pressing, but it still would gather a bit on the edges. I have also considered putting in pie wedges of batting, but think it might look odd.
Has anyone had this problem? Any suggestions? Many thanks.