So, you know what really stinks? When you finally get around to doing something and it is screwed up. So, my one monthly goal is to quilt this quilt. So, I spray basted it about a week ago. I go to get it and it looks like this. So, the border was totally jacked up. It looked fine when I had it all laid out, but I like to wait until that spray basting is dry. Ugh. So, more finagling with the border. I am trying to figure out what I did. Did I stretch it out when I basted it? Do I not know what square is? Could be either, I have my moments. Will have to figure out something. Open for suggestions.
So, on a more positive note. My star quilting looks awesome. I love this ruler, even though it is not really a ruler. It makes it look like I 
am way better than I am. It is hard to mess up. Perfect stars. This was my test piece, until I figure out what to do with my border.
Baby birds look about the same. Getting more feathers though. It rained a lot here yesterday, so I watched Mom and
Dad collect worms for the babies. So cute. This morning when I left, it was sprinkling, and Mama was sitting on the nest, keeping the babies dry and warm.
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
I love stars 😊 and they look great indeed!
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Thanks!
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The quilting looks good. Thanks for the bird update.
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No suggestions here, but all will be good.
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I wonder if the bias edges pulled? Maybe measure your sides to see exactly what you are dealing with? I am thinking about taking the border off on that side and shrinking up the edge with a steam iron, and then put the border on again, pre measured so that you ease it in to an already square border? Those quilted stars look wonderful, Lori!
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Thanks Kathy. I will try that!
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Hi Lori! Wow – thank you for showing your ruler or template or whatever you’d like to call it. I have some of those, and I couldn’t remember how to use them! I remember seeing the demonstration for them, and instantly ran to purchase them (it was a SALE after all) but now more than a year later, ahem, I cannot remember the demo. SO – your little picture reminded me! That really is a good note! I’m going to PIN that for next year, when I finally get around to trying them and can’t remember it again. And I’m sorry about the border. Sigh. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thanks. Super easy. Hardly had to practice at all.
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This star shape would be SO much better than the free-handed ones I’ve done twice lately. Geez – too bad I don’t use the brain I have sometimes. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Lol
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We all have those moments so do not be too hard on yourself. The Star quilting looks fantastic 😀
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Thank you!
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YUP, you have a bias nightmare!!!!!!!! I learned the hard way to stay away from those. When cutting the triangles for an on-point quilt I will send you a neat way to do it! I would take the top off and see if it is square. The flaring comes from those bias setting triangles! WHOOPEE just what you wanted to hear.
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Ugh…..
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Have you tried spray starch and ironing? My sister brought me a quilt to quilt for her and the whole quilt was wonky. I starched and pressed the entire queen size quilt and there was a huge improvement. Strange that it did this after you basted it.
Your ruler work is coming along nicely.
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Thanks Denise, i will try.
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This is what I’m afraid will happen to me when I try to sandwich my first quilt. I love that star template though, that’s cool!
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It doesn’t always happen. Worked on it a bit tonight and i think it will be ok. Dont be afraid, its all about leaning and plenty of people offer excellent advice. Thanks Kate!
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