Is there an easier way to give birth?

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05-27-2013, 06:13 AM

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cpcarolyn

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Very cute potholder.

05-27-2013, 06:19 AM

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Steady Stiching

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I find that aside from grading the seams I wet the seam with my squirty bottle, then birth then using a bone file or scissors(carefully) run the edge of the file all along the seam, then press with a hot iron...btw....I'm a bit of an owl fanatic...I may steal this idea....its super cute

05-27-2013, 07:22 AM

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Wanabee Quiltin

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I would leave the bottom or the side open to turn.

05-27-2013, 08:43 AM

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IBQUILTIN

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Your owl is really a hoot. Don't have any suggestions other than patience, and lots of it; he is certainly worth the trouble

05-27-2013, 11:27 AM

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tenngal

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I would leave about 2 inches open at the bottom - he is so cute!

05-27-2013, 01:28 PM

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lots2do

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kaelynangelfoot

You may want to piece that back as two pieces, and leave a large opening in that seam which can be handstitched after turning, as in this tutorial for a pin cushion:

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/03/...incushion.html

That's what I was going to suggest. Thanks for posting the link.
Oops, forgot to say that I love your potholder.

05-27-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kaelynangelfoot

I really like this idea!

05-27-2013, 03:15 PM

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mooshie

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LOL! Sorry the first thing that came to mind when reading this title was, "Yes, a c-section is easier, but the recovery is harder." Super cute pot holder though!

05-27-2013, 05:53 PM

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glenda5253

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LOL Never heard it called birthing before but that seems very appropriate. I too am often frustrated with the turning out.

05-27-2013, 06:14 PM

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Dordee

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I have this pattern and have made several -I started leaving my opening at the bottom and found it much easier to turn-I take a knitting needle to poke out his ears