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cowgirlquilter 03-04-2014 08:34 AM


Originally Posted by toverly (Post 6608520)
Think of it this way, the seams create movement in the exploding star.

I totally agree...it is stunning!!!!

AnnieSue 03-04-2014 08:39 AM

I think some curved quilting across those corners would help your eye to continue moving and not stop to look at the seams. I agree with everyone else.. Wonderful quilt!

Tartan 03-04-2014 08:40 AM

I think it might have something to do with which seam is sewn first that has shifted the placement. Disappointing for sure when it is such a gorgeous quilt top. I don't think you can fix it without it moving another section off. As others have said, it will be less noticeable once the quilt is washed.

carol45 03-04-2014 09:01 AM

If I leave it as is, what type of batting do you think would be best so that the problem is less noticeable?

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 03-04-2014 09:06 AM

If it were mine, I'd first pat myself on the back for doing such a good job and then get to quilting it. I'd use Warm and Natural type of batting. It shrinks a bit and gives quilts a nice crinkled look. I love that look and it hides lots of my mistakes.

nativetexan 03-04-2014 09:07 AM

other than re-pressing some seams, I'd just do small meandering on the whole quilt. then wash it. it really should look much better after that. good luck.

PaperPrincess 03-04-2014 09:53 AM


Originally Posted by carol45 (Post 6608611)
If I leave it as is, what type of batting do you think would be best so that the problem is less noticeable?

I love the quilt, and agree with everyone to just leave it alone.
I would use a cotton batting, like warm and natural and don't pre shrink it. After quilting & binding, wash the quilt and the batting will now shrink just a bit and give you a crinkled look

Onebyone 03-04-2014 09:57 AM

This is why I started glue basting my quilts together before sewing. LOL. The quilt is very nice. I would just pet it and promise to do better next time.

Dolphyngyrl 03-04-2014 10:38 AM

No one will be able to tell unless they are a quilter themselves and even then they will still love it. I have a friendship star quilt from my aunt that is like that and I still use it every night, have been sleeping under it for over 15 years now and still love it imperfections and all

Cheryl7758 03-06-2014 03:49 AM

Until I scrolled down to the second picture, I thought to myself, what the heck is she talking about? The quilt is beautiful! Like others have said, leave it as is and enjoy. It would be great to see a picture after you have quilted it and washed it.

I don't like that fusible grid stuff either. Tried it once, never again.

Cheryl in CT


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