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Old 03-27-2012, 07:01 PM
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Peckish
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Originally Posted by feffertim
I just finished putting together my Carpenters star and had the same problem. My points are all over the place, some match, most don't. I was so careful, starched the pieces, perfect 1/4" seam, squared up each block as I went and still it is not good. Very disappointed. I feel your pain.
I'm wondering - did you starch them before or after cutting them out? Starching the fabric before cutting it will prevent stretching of the bias edges.
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