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    Old 08-22-2015, 10:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by maminstl
    I get out the toolbox and hammer those suckers. That will flatten them.
    I press them as flat as possible, then dab with a paintbrush dipped in starch, then press again. This gets them pretty flat.
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    Old 08-22-2015, 11:13 AM
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    Ah that's a great idea!! Thank you!!
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    Old 08-22-2015, 01:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by maminstl
    I get out the toolbox and hammer those suckers. That will flatten them.
    I've done that, but if you get too carried away with it, you can pound a hole in the fabric...ask me how I know!!!
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    Old 08-22-2015, 04:55 PM
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    On 8 pointed star blocks, I do spin them, and then use a board and hammer.
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    Old 08-22-2015, 07:47 PM
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    Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
    This is what I do to get a flat center too.
    Sharon in Texas
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    Old 08-23-2015, 05:30 AM
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    Originally Posted by AllyStitches
    Excellent advice, everyone! Thank you!!! I love this board, everyone is so knowledgeable. Much appreciated.
    I feel the same way... So many knowledgeable members always willing to share and offer support.
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    Old 09-07-2015, 07:26 AM
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    I seen this method on Eleanor Burns...
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