vanginney

I am making a 4 inch ohio star block and find when constructing the block - at the thickest corners (where there is lots of layers) I want to clip the corners to get rid of all the bulk. It doesnt say to do this in the instructions, but if left the block is SO thick in places. Not sure if I am making sense?

debquilts2

if you open the the seams it might work better

mighty

I agree I think opening the seams could help a lot.

Krisb

Press them open. Grade the seam allowance a bit. Clip if you like as long as you don't clip through the stitching. Some people sew minis with an 1/8" seam allowance to reduce the bulk. But the open pressing may be enough alone.

sewmary

Also -and some think this is just scandalous to beat fabric! - you can press the seams open then use a small hammer to flatten even more. Whack it a good one! It worked great for me.

vanginney

Might help with my anger management too! Will do.