DesertNurse41

I just finished making (15) 8 point stars for this new pattern. They all looked good UNTIL I went to assemble the dang thing. the blocks ended up all wonky. I may have 5 that are useable. I'm stomping my feet and ready to spit. I took extra care with the cutting and sewing. Was so proud that I actually took great pains to make sure everything was accurate. So my questions is????? Do I start all over or put it down and come back later to try again? No idea what happened!!! But now am VERY discouraged. I havent been doing this that long, would say I'm an experienced newbie thanks for letting me vent. Hubby just gets a glass eyed look when I try to explain why I have tears in my eyes!!!

mighty

So sorry!!! I also consider myself an experienced newbie and I feel your pain. I think I would put it down for a while and regroup!! Might not be so bad when the head clears.

Dolphyngyrl

Not even attempting to touch inset seams yet, but keep trying you'll get the hang of it. I think harriet hardgrave has a book on it I think its the senior year volume.

faykilgore

Don't give up yet. Try spraying them lightly with water, blocking them and pressing them. Not sure what pattern you are doing, but sashing can cover a multitude of sins. Then there's always wonky blocks that are really fun. Post a pic and let us see the problem.

petthefabric

Have a glass of wine. Tomorrow, ask a local friend to help. Or maybe there's a tutorial on the internet. Or maybe your LQS staff will help.

hopetoquilt

Could you add a border around each one to minimize the mistakes?

Toni C

A picture is worth a thousand hair pulls. Show us and we may be able to give an easy fix

joyce888

Please post a pic of your blocks. If they are what I think they are I (and many others) can give you some pointers on getting the blocks to come out square.

jcrow

Are they Flying Geese? My 8 point stars are Flying Geese, so I wondered if that is what you are talking about. They can get wonky.

giquilt

Spray starch and up down pressing may help, this sort of blocks the stars.