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    Old 10-12-2011, 03:21 AM
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    Very pretty block. Really like your colors.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 04:39 PM
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    Really pretty block!
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    Old 10-12-2011, 04:45 PM
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    Very pretty block--love the fabrics you chose.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 08:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by Linda-in-iowa
    I've heard that you need to whack the big bulky nub with a clean hammer to help flatten all the layers of fabric at the points. I've never done it, but it sounds like a good frustration blaster. "Sorry, honey, I don't want to talk about that right now. I'm going to my sewing room to whack a few nubs."
    So true, Linda. I found a rubber mallet at JoAnn's and I do
    use it. Sometimes pressing may stretch the material.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 12:56 PM
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    Love your colors! Eleanor Burns talks about eliminating the bulk in joins in several of her videos.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 01:27 PM
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    what a great job. wish I could do that good
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    Old 10-16-2011, 03:20 PM
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    Pressing helps alot with the easing part.
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    Old 10-16-2011, 06:53 PM
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    Very nice! I hadn't thought of using gingham in stars like that - it looks really cool!
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    Old 10-16-2011, 10:20 PM
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    It looks really nice :)
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    Old 10-17-2011, 10:22 AM
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    You did a wonderful job matching point. Keep it up. :lol:
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