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03-04-2014, 08:34 AM

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cowgirlquilter

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Originally Posted by toverly

Think of it this way, the seams create movement in the exploding star.

I totally agree...it is stunning!!!!

03-04-2014, 08:39 AM

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AnnieSue

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I think some curved quilting across those corners would help your eye to continue moving and not stop to look at the seams. I agree with everyone else.. Wonderful quilt!

03-04-2014, 08:40 AM

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Tartan

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I think it might have something to do with which seam is sewn first that has shifted the placement. Disappointing for sure when it is such a gorgeous quilt top. I don't think you can fix it without it moving another section off. As others have said, it will be less noticeable once the quilt is washed.

03-04-2014, 09:01 AM

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carol45

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If I leave it as is, what type of batting do you think would be best so that the problem is less noticeable?

03-04-2014, 09:06 AM

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Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

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If it were mine, I'd first pat myself on the back for doing such a good job and then get to quilting it. I'd use Warm and Natural type of batting. It shrinks a bit and gives quilts a nice crinkled look. I love that look and it hides lots of my mistakes.

03-04-2014, 09:07 AM

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nativetexan

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other than re-pressing some seams, I'd just do small meandering on the whole quilt. then wash it. it really should look much better after that. good luck.

03-04-2014, 09:53 AM

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PaperPrincess

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Originally Posted by carol45

If I leave it as is, what type of batting do you think would be best so that the problem is less noticeable?

I love the quilt, and agree with everyone to just leave it alone.
I would use a cotton batting, like warm and natural and don't pre shrink it. After quilting & binding, wash the quilt and the batting will now shrink just a bit and give you a crinkled look

03-04-2014, 09:57 AM

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Onebyone

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This is why I started glue basting my quilts together before sewing. LOL. The quilt is very nice. I would just pet it and promise to do better next time.

03-04-2014, 10:38 AM

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Dolphyngyrl

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No one will be able to tell unless they are a quilter themselves and even then they will still love it. I have a friendship star quilt from my aunt that is like that and I still use it every night, have been sleeping under it for over 15 years now and still love it imperfections and all

03-06-2014, 03:49 AM

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Cheryl7758

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Until I scrolled down to the second picture, I thought to myself, what the heck is she talking about? The quilt is beautiful! Like others have said, leave it as is and enjoy. It would be great to see a picture after you have quilted it and washed it.

I don't like that fusible grid stuff either. Tried it once, never again.

Cheryl in CT