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bakermom 10-09-2011 12:44 PM

It's very pretty.

Linda-in-iowa 10-09-2011 12:46 PM

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."

alikat110 10-09-2011 12:48 PM

Looks good . Great advice above!!! Keep up the good work

QuiltnLady1 10-09-2011 12:51 PM

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.

Sewfine 10-09-2011 12:57 PM

That is beautiful, I press as I go with starch.

vicki75 10-09-2011 12:58 PM

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.

Vivian Ketron 10-09-2011 01:41 PM

Very pretty. I think I pressed my seams open where there was a lot of bulk.

emmamarie 10-09-2011 01:42 PM

pretty colors,great piecing

brushandthimble 10-09-2011 01:45 PM

taking a hammer to the seams will work also. I have not tried it but have heard from some who have.

Ann912 10-09-2011 01:47 PM

Beautiful block.


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