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    Old 01-19-2011, 06:28 AM
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    Starch often during the construction process. Don't worry about starch flakes on dark fabric -- wash the quilt after it is completed, and that will solve the problem.
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    Old 01-19-2011, 06:42 AM
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    Excellent tips.
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    Old 01-19-2011, 06:54 AM
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    Fantastic tips that I'm going to save!!
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    Old 01-19-2011, 07:38 AM
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    From a newbie, I value any words of wisdom..Thank you...
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    Old 01-19-2011, 07:45 AM
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    Thanks, good tips! I've never used starch but I'm going to the store this morning to get some.
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    Old 01-19-2011, 07:49 AM
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    Thank for the tips, Excellent!
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    Old 01-19-2011, 09:54 AM
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    Don't be in a hurry to get perfect-looking quilts. Realize that each aspect of quilting takes practice. Even those 1/4 inch seams don't come easy. Quilting is like playing the harp: it takes a lot of practice, and you have to stay at home to do it.
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    Old 01-19-2011, 11:11 AM
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    Thank you Patticake,
    Great advice T thoughtful of you - from a newbie
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    Old 01-19-2011, 11:51 AM
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    Excellent tips!

    The most important thing I've learned is that if you encounter a problem, it's much easier and less stressful to fix it now than to try to fix it later. Examples: If a partial block is not correct, fix the partial block before you add more patches to it. If a block does not have the correct shape and size, fix the block before you sew it to another block.
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    Old 01-19-2011, 11:55 AM
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    Excellent tips.
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