around the world quilt problem
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I am taking a class for the around world quilt. Homework this week was to sew all 4in strips together, make a tube, then cut into 2.5in. strips. When I make the tube, my fabric doesn't lay flat. Obviously, I did something wrong. I am afraid to sew strip #1 to the last strip and cut. What should I do?
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I just yesterday bought and downloaded the pattern and the directions make no sense to me. I emailed the website and they were great about responding and trying to help. This "tube" idea makes no sense. I hate to cut the fabric and chance ruining it. Good luck with yours.
#3
Originally Posted by anniep
I am taking a class for the around world quilt. Homework this week was to sew all 4in strips together, make a tube, then cut into 2.5in. strips. When I make the tube, my fabric doesn't lay flat. Obviously, I did something wrong. I am afraid to sew strip #1 to the last strip and cut. What should I do?
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My guess would be that your strips are not straight. I would measure in several spots along the strips and you will probably find where it is off. I doesn't have to be off by very much to cause a problem. By that I mean you probably can't see the problem. Hope you can fix it, I know how frustrating that can be.
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Eleanor Burns Quick Trip Quilts. You sew 4 in. strips together (12 of them). Then you sew strip #1 to strip #12 making the tube. It doesn't hang straight or lay flat. That's what I'm worried about. I'm afraid to cut the tube into the 2.5 in strips because I'm afraid I've got the strips crooked.
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