dresden plate help
bought the ez quilting plastic dresden plate cutting template...requires 20 'blades'...cut them & sewn them together, BUT...the circle doesnt lay as flat as i think it should...
went back & looked at instructions, 20 blades;
checked 1/4" seam
pressed flat
but still when i lay it on the table, the middle is ruffled, and the blades will have to be smoothed out before machine stitching, BUT...im afraid too much pull will ripple the background fabric
im an experienced quilter, have a quality machine - my machine, seam allowance and thread stitch length are on target...(have measured)
do i starch??...press w/presscloth??...will i have to baste down or dampen to block the circle???
ive checked the ez quilting website, they dont offer any suggestions...actually, the packaging & directions of their product leaves a lot to be desired...
im wanting to make this my leader/ender project for this year, so i want to make a lot of these for xmas gifts next year...but before i continue, i need to address this...
ANY SUGGESTIONS??? thanks, monica