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    Old 02-17-2011, 10:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by Lilrain
    Did you press after each round? That may have helped
    Yes, Ironed. Lots and Lots of ironing.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 10:29 AM
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    I like them. I actually like the narrower ones a little better, but I like motion and "busy" patterns. I would use all your greens - you will be surprised how well they work together when they are all in a quilt. For maximum effect you may need to get a few more lights and darks for higher contrast. As to the "bubble" you can heavily starch, but also you may want to use a dual feed or walking foot to help feed the top and bottom fabrics evenly - especially since they are bias.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 01:02 PM
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    I like them both but prefer the one made with the narrower strips! Stunning!
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    Old 02-17-2011, 01:06 PM
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    Great job on the blocks! Love all the greens!
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    Old 02-17-2011, 02:25 PM
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    I just finished a quilt last month that had alot of bias edges. I asked for recommendations and several people mentioned that in addition to using starch be very careful about ironing pieces because that can stretch them. I tend to get carried away with ironing and need to concentrate on pressing, not ironing.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 02:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jill
    I just finished a quilt last month that had alot of bias edges. I asked for recommendations and several people mentioned that in addition to using starch be very careful about ironing pieces because that can stretch them. I tend to get carried away with ironing and need to concentrate on pressing, not ironing.
    See, that is what I was starting to think. That I was doing more harm than good with the iron. I don't use the lower "perm. press" setting. I use the next one up. I taking it that is too much.
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    Old 02-17-2011, 03:52 PM
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    I really like the way they both turned out. Think you should keep going and make them into a quilt. Easily said when you have to sew and I just get to admire!
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