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    Old 08-26-2011, 12:00 PM
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    Thanks, Arlene,

    I tried this last night and have 2 sides on at the moment, using this technique. It "appears" be be better, although not perfect. Tonight, I'll be adding the second two borders, which will be the test of the pudding!

    Thanks for your ideas!
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    Old 08-26-2011, 12:01 PM
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    Thanks for your suggestion. I may try that if my current efforts fail (again)!
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    Old 08-26-2011, 12:02 PM
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    Yep, I agree. I always cut using lengthwise grain if it is possible to do so.

    Thank you
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    Old 08-26-2011, 05:56 PM
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    THANKS KATIER FOR THE INFO. I ALSO HAVE WAVY BORDERS EVEN THOUGH I MEASURE WITH A TAPE AND I THINK THIS MAY SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
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    I agree with katier, awesome tip
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    Old 08-26-2011, 11:36 PM
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    Check your tension and pressure on the machine. You may need to replace your feed dogs if you do a lot of sewing. I sew for a living and I have to replace my feed dogs every 2 years.
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    Old 08-30-2011, 07:54 PM
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    I took several quilting classes from the same instructor and she stated to keep from getting the wavy borders is to sew one side top to bottom and the other side bottom to top and then the top border from left to right and the bottom border right to left. I tried this and it worked and I have been doing my borders this way ever since.
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    Old 08-31-2011, 03:26 PM
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    Great tip! Thanks! I think it makes perfect sense!!
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    Old 08-31-2011, 03:28 PM
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    Great suggestion! Thanks!!
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    Old 08-31-2011, 03:28 PM
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    You're the second person that suggested checking the tension, and the first to mention the feed dogs. I had no idea they ever
    needed changing.

    Thanks so much!
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