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    Old 01-03-2011, 04:30 PM
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    When 4 seams meet I always get a thick wad of fabric and looks like a lump on the right side. How can I make it lie flat? Thanks in advance for any help you can share.
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    Are you pressing your seams open? I have found that helps eliminate some of the bulkiness when 4 or more seams meet.
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    Press the seams open and put a couple drops of water in the bulkier area of the seam, front and back, and then press. :D:D:D
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    Eleanor Burns does her centers like this=
    http://www.quiltinaday.com/freepatte...GoRound_12.pdf
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    Originally Posted by nativetexan
    Eleanor Burns does her centers like this=
    http://www.quiltinaday.com/freepatte...GoRound_12.pdf
    That is how I learned to do mine. It does make them lay very flat.
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    i snip those seam allowance threads and then finger press open, giving a little twist, its the elenor burns method.
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    press open or opposing
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    Old 01-03-2011, 07:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by Sew 'N Sew
    When 4 seams meet I always get a thick wad of fabric and looks like a lump on the right side. How can I make it lie flat? Thanks in advance for any help you can share.
    Thank you for all your help -- my problem is solved, the Eleanor Burns way!
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    Old 01-03-2011, 07:23 PM
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    Originally Posted by nativetexan
    Eleanor Burns does her centers like this=
    http://www.quiltinaday.com/freepatte...GoRound_12.pdf
    This is how I do mine. Works great and kind of fun to do!
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