That pesky 1/4"
#11
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I press my seams on the back with a dry iron to set the seam then flip the block or quilt over and spray lightly with a diluted starch and press well. So far so good except with pinwheels. Those are little more troublesome.
#12
There are also videos on how to do multiple seams (like the pinwheel) where you just snip a few threads, push your finger into the middle and they fan clockwise. I used this method for a "Quilt in a Day" and it worked beautifully.
#13
That Pesky 1/4"
Thank you all for the great ideas! I've heard of the one that Eleanor Burns teaches where you snip some stitches and form a pinwheel of the seam but I've never seen a video on it. I will check it out. Thanks all!!
#14
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This clip shows nesting seams and the method where all seams are pressed into the same rotation. The center creates a flat piece. Using this method on a pinwheel creates a swirl
http://video.about.com/quilting/Nest...uilt-Seams.htm
http://video.about.com/quilting/Nest...uilt-Seams.htm
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