Would you return this fabric?
#11
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If it's printed, I don't think that blocking it is going to help all that much, (but it won't hurt either). This is why I avoid buying plaids, stripes, even small repetitive prints. Drives me nuts if it's cut off pattern.
#12
It is hard to find a plaid or stripe absolutely straight. I bought medallion fabaric and spent $$$ on all the fabric needed for a pattern. The medallion squares were not straight. I purchased an 11 1/2" square ruler just to make perfect cuts and they are still off. I knew if I bought more fabric I would still have the same problem. I just went ahead with the quilt top and overall am pleased with the results. If you can get a refund or exchange go for it. If not I would go ahead with the ideas posted. Good Luck to you!
#14
if you can't return it... a short time ago, someone posted a picture of a double wedding ring with plaids in the arcs... crookedness wouldn't show there. sorry you're having a problem with it.
#19
I have found that you can use the "wavy/unsquared" plaids in things taht aren't squared blocks...use them on point blocks and it's not quite so noticable or use the fabric in applique" designs. Many times the plaids and stripes( especially crosswise) are not straight on the grain...go figure! You'd think the manufacturer would check this out, but then I don't think anyone has a "proofer" now days...and so much is made in other countries and for a dollar a day, they don't care about quality. Glad your bag turned out well. Cute purse!
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