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06-24-2011, 09:09 AM
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That's a great idea too patmas. I do know that I couldn't just go with something that I knew wouldn't make me happy in the long run. I would always see what I felt was "wrong" with it and nothing else. I would have to find some way to make it "right".
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06-24-2011, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by fatnsassy
Way back in ancient times, I was taught to straighten fabric by taking opposite corners diagonally and tugging. Have you tried that to get it back in alignment?
06-24-2011, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by brosier
In one of the first quilt classes I took, the instructor took the uncut fabric by one corner, had another person take the fabric by the opposite corner at the other end of the fabric and then they proceeded to pull and tug on the fabric by the opposite corners. They would then move their hands to get a different grip but at the same 45 degree angle and pulled on the fabric.
Magically, the fabric was then straightened. You might try this to see if you can straighten the fabric a bit - then the print might look better.
Magically, the fabric was then straightened. You might try this to see if you can straighten the fabric a bit - then the print might look better.
06-24-2011, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts
Okay Maggie, I understand when you say that you 'won't be able to square' it up. If you cut the width of the fabric with the print the length cut will cut the star in half, so no matter what way you cut you end up with a partial star. If this fabric is going to be triangles it won't show that much because the cross cuts are going to cut the stars in 1/2 anyways.
Does that make sense to you?
Does that make sense to you?
06-24-2011, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Originally Posted by MaggieMeg
No, MIJul, I do not believe I would have enough fabric if I straightened it. It is so close that the cut is almost into the selvedge on the first part of the cuts. But it is cut into 7 1/4" squares which are cut twice diagonally, so the design will not show. But I haven't looked at the striped fabric yet. I believe the striped has to be straight. I am beginning to think I won't be purchasing kits any more in the future. I'd rather purchase plenty of extra for any oops.
06-24-2011, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MIJul
Wishing you good luck and straight seams. :-) I'm very impressed with your dedication and willingness to stick with it. It's going to turn out great and you're learning good lessons while making something meaningful. Good for you.
06-24-2011, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fatnsassy
Way back in ancient times, I was taught to straighten fabric by taking opposite corners diagonally and tugging. Have you tried that to get it back in alignment?
06-24-2011, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MaggieMeg
Originally Posted by brosier
In one of the first quilt classes I took, the instructor took the uncut fabric by one corner, had another person take the fabric by the opposite corner at the other end of the fabric and then they proceeded to pull and tug on the fabric by the opposite corners. They would then move their hands to get a different grip but at the same 45 degree angle and pulled on the fabric.
Magically, the fabric was then straightened. You might try this to see if you can straighten the fabric a bit - then the print might look better.
Magically, the fabric was then straightened. You might try this to see if you can straighten the fabric a bit - then the print might look better.
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