Piecing
#3
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?can you maybe post a picture? It is bit unclear about what you are asking about. Are you seams puckering? That is usually a tension problem or you maybe pulling the fabric along instead of letting the machine to the work. But I am not really sure what the problem is. are you pressing your seams as you go?
#5
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I make sure the quilt sandwich is basted with no give at all. I use Elmers school glue. My quilt lays flat as paper. When the glue dries it does shrink and pull the fabric. I simply iron it and the glue will not reshrink. This glue roller bottle makes glue basting fast and easy. Thanks to BonnieJP for posting about this wonderful way to apply the glue.
Last edited by Onebyone; 09-22-2022 at 12:37 PM.
#7
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You are going to have some thicker spots due to seam allowances. Make sure none of your seams are twisted as that can cause lumps. Try to nest intersecting seams as much as possible. When a lot of seams all come together like the centre of a star, try to press the seam allowances so they circle. The back of your quilt top should almost look as good as the front. Your piecing will improve with practice.
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