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quiltykim 02-08-2010 08:20 PM


Originally Posted by Shelley
ok....shhhh...I'm going to give you a secret trick.....spray with starch or fabric sizing or best press.....then iron into shape....shhhh....this is a secret.....

Starch has become my best friend :)

Jois 02-09-2010 11:10 PM

I wouldn't take anything apart but just set a second line of stitching next to the original on 4 of the centerpieces and see how that looks. Maybe start an inch from the last circle?

If you are the cautious type use a long long stitch and odd colored thread. Don't like it, pull the odd threads out.

If you do like it still pull the odd threads out and sew you second line of stitching corectly with the right thread.

Jois 02-09-2010 11:11 PM


Originally Posted by b.zang
Piping in to say your quilts are gorgeous.
That Christmas one is spectacular and I'm looking forward to seeing the final product of the spring quilt.

I agree! wow!

Oklahoma Suzie 02-10-2010 01:11 PM


Originally Posted by quiltylori
Here is a the picture of the complete circle...I have also included a picture of my first round quilt that I made a long time ago. This was the one I was trying to copy except instead of a Christmas theme I was trying to make a Spring table quilt.

I like the idea of attaching the circle before quilting. I think I will try that.

Have any of you guys used the fusible batting instead of pinning?

they are both beautiful.

jljack 02-10-2010 01:27 PM

Lovely quilts. I think checking the seam allowances on the center is probably best. The ones that are too shallow can be re-sewn most of the length of the piece, and that should help a lot.

quiltylori 02-10-2010 04:09 PM

Hi everyone! Thanks for all your advice. I did try the starch and it really seemed to help the whole inner circle lay flat. I will keep you posted on how its going. I appreciate all the tips!

Putz 09-29-2011 02:17 PM

What pattern did you use on these quilts? They're beautiful and I'm looking for a round/circular pattern for my MIL for Christmas for a table topper.

simplyme 09-30-2011 06:24 AM

When I have this problem I use a lot of steam and starch. After that everything lays nice and flat. I just finished a round table topper for my SIL for Thanksgiving gift. A good blast of steam was all it needed to lay nice and flat. Sometimes when you have a bunch of seams in a small area it will need a little extra something, I use steam.

Putz 09-30-2011 06:36 AM

What pattern did you use? Where might I find it. That might be what I'm liiking for as a MIL gift for Christmas.


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