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    Old 03-27-2011, 02:26 PM
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    It looks much more even now! I'm still a fan of 2 borders. I like the idea of the 2 greens with a floral between. Or even a floral or other color flange between the 2 would look nice.

    You have great taste in your fabric selections. I love looking at your quilts!
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    Old 03-27-2011, 02:32 PM
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    Looks good now!!
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    Old 03-27-2011, 02:36 PM
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    That looks great! What a beautiful quilt!
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    Old 03-27-2011, 02:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by feline fanatic
    Wow what a difference the blocking made! So when you trim are you just planning on squaring up the edge that appears just the teenyest, tinyest bit bowed?
    Yup! I'm not worried about a little trim on both ends to even it up perfectly.

    A wise blocker PMd to let me know I should keep the pins in until it's totally dry--so I galloped in there to do that. :-D I gave the goofiest spot another spray for good measure--then dried it more. I'll leave it alone now and hopefully it'll be ready to lift before bed. :-D

    What else do you gals use starch for?
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    Old 03-27-2011, 03:14 PM
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    That is so beautiful. I love the soft flowing look.
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    Old 03-27-2011, 03:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by barnbum

    What else do you gals use starch for?
    I starch my pre-cuts, triangles and binding strips. I only recently started using starch and am sorry I waited so long! My avatar quilt was done with Moda turnovers, and with the starch, I didn't have a single issue of stretch with the bias.
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    Old 03-27-2011, 03:45 PM
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    Oh Karla! I am so impressed with the fix! It looks great and I will use it when next I have that problem. Thanks for sharing your work. I like the idea of green for a border. I like borders, but I know your concern about size, so go with your feelings.
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    Old 03-27-2011, 03:52 PM
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    Looks much better! (And BTW I just figured out the "galloping horses"...very cute!)

    Originally Posted by barnbum
    First--for those who don't know what I'm talking about... look here first:
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-110159-1.htm

    Now--here are pics of the piece pinned to the carpet in my quilting room. I drew a straight line on a piece of fabric, then pinned the uneven edges along it. I pinned all around, but extra in the spots that were off. I've sprayed and checked and sprayed some more. Since it's colder in there, I've hit it with a hair dryer. It's still not 100% dry, but I took the pins out. I'll iron it later tonight. BUT--looks like it worked great--yes?? Yes!!! :-D :-D I have just a wee trim to do.

    BORDERS:
    I still think I just want a green binding. But, if you're one who'd add two green borders with a skinny floral one between--please raise your hand. :-D
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    Old 03-27-2011, 04:10 PM
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    So glad it worked. I seen it before and was hoping you could find some way to fix it. :)
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    Old 03-27-2011, 04:22 PM
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    great, I'm so glad that "trick" worked, it's a beautiful quilt
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