MarionsQuilts

Starch is bought, will be trying it out this weekend! Thanks for all the tips.

GeriB - I'm not taking it apart LOL ... it's in the middle of a huge quilt, and I simply won't do it for this one.

quilterpurpledog

I think you might be creating more problems for yourself than you will be solving by starching at this point. There are so many things that go into a puckering situation; some patches might have been too large in relation to those around it; the seam allowances not even when the stitching done; stretching bias edges when 'ironing instead of pressing; steam that shrunk one fabric differently than adjacent fabrics. The problem cannot be solved unless you understand the cause of it.

Tartan

How to flatten a "not so perfect" quilt or wavy border on YouTube may give you some pointers. It is by Kelly Cline Quilting and she shrinks about 6 inches from an antique quilt top on a frame.

MarionsQuilts

Perfect, I'll look at that too!

Quilterpurpledog - I know exactly what happened, I'm just not willing to fix it. I tested a pattern that I designed and ran into some problems. I tried a quick fix on the way, it obviously didn't work LOL The quilt is just for me and the cat to cuddle up on the sofa with, so I don't really care about some puckering. I've never used starch before, so this is also the perfect opportunity to try it out!

Thanks for all the suggestions and help

suern3

Hopefully, you will let us know how this works for you. Never know when you might need a fix for this type of situation. Good luck!

GingerK

I am always amazed at what blocking can accomplish. If you have a spot--spare bed, empty floor area--and can lay out the top (even if you fold over the outside parts and pin or tape them down-you really just want to stabilize the area that you want to block) then spray with plain old water and let it dry. I have shrunk (and stretched) blocks this way as well as squaring up very wonky panels. If it doesn't work, nothing lost.

MarionsQuilts

I just watched the video Tartan! WOW ... Looks like I might be ok since mine is definitely not as bad as she said hers was!

Thanks all

helou

Great question and greats suggestions. I sure will need this, someday! thank you.