I'm mostly self taught, and I don't know any strategy for dealing with the hard lump I end up with in the center of my pinwheel blocks and some stars. Any suggestions from the experts out there? All suggestions appreciated!

I can't explain it well, but watch Eleanor Burns videos--she does it in such a way that you end up with your seam allowances making a mini-pinwheel in the center on the back of the block--reduces the bulge.

catrancher,

Here's a picture of how to make a pinwheel center flat. It actually makes a pinwheel on the back too. Go down to step 11.

http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/double-...day/index.html

Thanks for that tip...it was really useful.

Thanks! I'll give that a try.

Very helpful. "El" has the neatest tips sometimes. Thanks.

You are all welcome....just wish I could think of these things myself.. I'm a good follower!!

I press the seams open instead of to the side when dealing with pooints, reduces bulk.

Great help here!

I use this technique and it is wonderful