In regards to the puckering on the half triangles.....have you tried a different method? If I have to make a 1/2 triangle square... I usually sew two squares diagonally..... you just have to cut the squares a bit larger... for example... if you want a 2 1/2 inch block...cut the two squares 2 7/8... draw a pencil line diagonally on the back...then sew 1/4 inch on either side of the line...cut on the line and press...you then have two half square triangles and no puckering..... You have made a beautiful block...love to see the finished quilt...
Originally Posted by Termi
This is my first try at a carpenters star block. I'm also inexperienced with piecing. I have two questions. There's some puckering going on in the half square triangles. Is there a way to avoid this? Also, how do you cut down on bulk on the back where the seams all meet? There are like big nubs back there. I'm going to try to post a picture but it's my first time trying that too so I hope it comes out. Thanks so much!