Originally Posted by
Sailorwoman
I have just completed my first Lone Star and while I thought I was being careful when I was pressing my seams, I still have too much bulk at the center where all the sections come together. I have watched several videos on spinning seams but most deal with four-patch. I am very visual so I was wondering if any of you have any good tips on how to spin these center seams or whether you could recommend a video or website. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
The Lone Star is not forgiving. If your seams are not all exactly 1/4" or all a scant 1/4" it will not lay flat. Starching the fabric really helps. When you put the 2 sections together it's best to mark & pin to keep it from stretching. You also need to remove a few stitches, so the points will spiral & lay flat. Use a stiletto to hold the center points down while you press them out flat.
This site (scroll down) shows you how to do the center points & press them out flat.
https://quiltnotes.com/8-point-star-center/