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    Old 08-30-2011, 06:13 AM
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    Yes,please press,so much easier ,I LOVE your color choices,keep going
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    Old 08-30-2011, 08:26 AM
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    Looks Great. Love your fabrics
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    Old 08-30-2011, 08:29 AM
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    I'm sorry, my mother was a bit OCD about sewing--I didn't realize not pressing was an option! I would definitely press, though, just because it flattens it out and you'll get more accuracy. It looks just lovely, though! I love the fabrics you've picked out. You certainly have an eye for quilting :)
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    Old 08-30-2011, 09:02 AM
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    You're off to a great start!! Keep up the good work!
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    Old 08-30-2011, 10:02 AM
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    The size you chose is a great lap. I think you should always press before sewing blocks. It makes them lay flatter and easier for seams to match up. The colors are pretty.Good job so far, can't wait to see the finish.
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:01 PM
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    Oh such lovely fabrics! You are doing a wonderful job!! Keep up the good work and yes, press, don't iron, those seams.
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:03 PM
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    I press as I go.
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:11 PM
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    Beautiful fabrics and love the design. Please don't be offended but on the bottom row, should the second pink and floral block be reversed? I just noticed all of your pink fabrics are in a row except this one.
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    Old 08-30-2011, 12:28 PM
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    Your quilt is coming along quite nicely, especially for a first quilt. Definitely press as you go is the way to go - it just makes the blocks and quilt go together that much easier and faster. The operative word here is "press", not ironing - which is a back and forth motion. It's tempting to want to "iron" (old habits are hard to break), but just press as you go and you'll do fine.
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    Your quilt is coming along quite nicely, especially for a first quilt. Definitely press as you go is the way to go - it just makes the blocks and quilt go together that much easier and faster. The operative word here is "press", not ironing - which is a back and forth motion. It's tempting to want to "iron" (old habits are hard to break), but just press as you go and you'll do fine.
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