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    Old 10-09-2011, 12:44 PM
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    It's very pretty.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 12:46 PM
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    I've heard that you need to whack the big bulky nub with a clean hammer to help flatten all the layers of fabric at the points. I've never done it, but it sounds like a good frustration blaster. "Sorry, honey, I don't want to talk about that right now. I'm going to my sewing room to whack a few nubs."
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    Old 10-09-2011, 12:48 PM
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    Looks good . Great advice above!!! Keep up the good work
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    Old 10-09-2011, 12:51 PM
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    Looks good. As Shnn said -- starch. It is hard for boards to stretch :). Your points look great. I would try blocking the block to get rid of any puckering now (before you put it in the quilt or finish it another way).

    Sometimes a good tap with a hammer will help with the bulk at the joinings now.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 12:57 PM
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    That is beautiful, I press as I go with starch.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 12:58 PM
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    You can also clip a couple threads on the back to help reduce the nubs. Once you clip a thread or two you should be able to press the seam almost in a clock wise direction and get a little pinwheel on the back. It's hard to explain but once you do it a time or two it becomes very easy.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 01:41 PM
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    Very pretty. I think I pressed my seams open where there was a lot of bulk.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 01:42 PM
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    pretty colors,great piecing
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    Old 10-09-2011, 01:45 PM
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    taking a hammer to the seams will work also. I have not tried it but have heard from some who have.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 01:47 PM
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    Beautiful block.
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