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Starch is bought, will be trying it out this weekend! Thanks for all the tips.
GeriB - I'm not taking it apart LOL ... it's in the middle of a huge quilt, and I simply won't do it for this one. |
I think you might be creating more problems for yourself than you will be solving by starching at this point. There are so many things that go into a puckering situation; some patches might have been too large in relation to those around it; the seam allowances not even when the stitching done; stretching bias edges when 'ironing instead of pressing; steam that shrunk one fabric differently than adjacent fabrics. The problem cannot be solved unless you understand the cause of it.
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How to flatten a "not so perfect" quilt or wavy border on YouTube may give you some pointers. It is by Kelly Cline Quilting and she shrinks about 6 inches from an antique quilt top on a frame.
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Originally Posted by Tartan
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How to flatten a "not so perfect" quilt or wavy border on YouTube may give you some pointers. It is by Kelly Cline Quilting and she shrinks about 6 inches from an antique quilt top on a frame.
Quilterpurpledog - I know exactly what happened, I'm just not willing to fix it. I tested a pattern that I designed and ran into some problems. I tried a quick fix on the way, it obviously didn't work LOL The quilt is just for me and the cat to cuddle up on the sofa with, so I don't really care about some puckering. I've never used starch before, so this is also the perfect opportunity to try it out! Thanks for all the suggestions and help |
Hopefully, you will let us know how this works for you. Never know when you might need a fix for this type of situation. Good luck!
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I am always amazed at what blocking can accomplish. If you have a spot--spare bed, empty floor area--and can lay out the top (even if you fold over the outside parts and pin or tape them down-you really just want to stabilize the area that you want to block) then spray with plain old water and let it dry. I have shrunk (and stretched) blocks this way as well as squaring up very wonky panels. If it doesn't work, nothing lost.
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I just watched the video Tartan! WOW ... Looks like I might be ok since mine is definitely not as bad as she said hers was!
Thanks all |
Great question and greats suggestions. I sure will need this, someday! thank you.
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