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barnbum 06-30-2010 05:18 PM

It's pretty off...
What's a twist and turn setting?

brushandthimble 06-30-2010 05:25 PM

I think something like funky log cabin blocks where each side is off kilter. does that make sense?

barnbum 06-30-2010 05:28 PM

Oh--yes!! I know what you mean. Make them dizzy kind of squares so they won't know anything is off! :lol: Thank you.

C.Cal Quilt Girl 06-30-2010 05:32 PM

When penning it down if thats what you decide, measure corner to corner and make sure they are the same, give it a little tug to adjust. Good Luck :)

brushandthimble 07-01-2010 05:05 AM


Originally Posted by barnbum
Oh--yes!! I know what you mean. Make them dizzy kind of squares so they won't know anything is off! :lol: Thank you.

Sounds like a plan coming together...can't wait to see pictures!

ToucanSam 07-01-2010 05:10 AM

I'm glad to read this post as I have a couple of panels and sometimes I dont think they look quite straight. I haven't done anything with them yet but this is good info!

sew_southern 07-01-2010 05:16 AM

My avatar quilt pic here is not squared, can you tell? I paid $10 for the panel at local LQS and was very upset after it was washed, dried and crooked! I just kept trimming the corners & sides a little here and there, until it looked less noticeable.

This brings up another question. If you buy a panel at an LQS and it's crooked after wash/dry, can you return it for refund or credit with your receipt? I mean if it were beyond straightening $10 is a lot to lose!

bearisgray 07-01-2010 05:29 AM

I've learned to check to see if the panels are printed on-grain before buying them.

Once they are washed, they want to do their own thing, and if it's printed off-grain, it usually gets very wonky.

In response to the question: kick myself for not having checked the piece over before buying it.

littlehud 07-01-2010 07:57 AM

It sounds like you got lots of great suggestions. I can't wait to see the quilt.

barnbum 07-01-2010 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by bearisgray
I've learned to check to see if the panels are printed on-grain before buying them.

Once they are washed, they want to do their own thing, and if it's printed off-grain, it usually gets very wonky.

In response to the question: kick myself for not having checked the piece over before buying it.

I'm thinking they are too off... I may have to cut it down--but that might not even work.


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