How to Tame a Wavy Border on a Longarm Machine

Starch and steam are my best friends on a quilt that needs a little help. Lots of piecing, hand stitching and over handling of fabric, can cause a quilt to change shape. Sometimes this isn't known until a top is on the frame and the quilting has begun. This particular quilt was found by some friends at a garage sale for $5!! Oh my gosh, all that piecing! I finished it for their church raffle coming soon. All the starch and steam was worth the beautiful finish. I've got a video at the end to show the flattening process.

Before starch there is quite a bit of wave to the border.

This is after the starch and steam trick. I did have about 8 'sessions' with the starch and iron. If it doesn't happen on the first go over, don't be afraid to do it again. After the first spray of starch, I only use water on the next rounds.

The finish is fabulous! I used thjis digitized design by Anne Bright Designs, Snowballs. It's a great design that also settles down any of the puckering that might have been in the quilt top.

There you have it! If you've ever had this wavy border on a quilt top, check out my YouTube video.

Have a great day everyone!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsWu7e38mHo&t=14s