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  1. July 17th, 2015, 12:25 PM #1
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    Default Bulk in middle

    Hi, I'm trying the pinwheel block, 6 inch, from the Farmgirl Vintage book. In the center where the pinwheels meet, there seems to be some bulk. Normal? I think I'm finding I do better with larger blocks.
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    Default Re: Bulk in middle

    yes its normal. and to get rid of the bulk you trim a little off... there are videos that show how to do it but another forum member will have to post a link....
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    Gotta love Anne!!! Rereading the whole series this summer
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    Default Re: Bulk in middle

    I just finished quilting a pinwheel quilt using meanders. I just try to quilt around those bulky centers if at all possible.
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    Default Re: Bulk in middle

    The best answer is to pinwheel the seams on the back.......trim back the stitches by just a couple and spin out the middle of the seams, then press..........it will lay flatter.
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