I don't know about that "not a quilter" part.....me thinks that must be a typo :roll: As for the pucker...it really does look to me like it will "quilt out"..doesn't appear that bad. It almost looks like it had starch sprayed on and hit with the iron before the starch was dry. (Don't ask me how I know that)...I think it will work out just fine. The top is beautiful and I sure hope you will show it to us again when its quilted...by the way...what color border are you gonna' use?