Anyway, I needed a break so I grabbed a handful of scraps and made a couple "Tea and Tart" mats.
I usually save the "Tea and Tart" mats as quick leaders/enders and sell them at craft shows and bazaars. However, they were a mindless break and had been sitting patiently and waiting while I worked on putting together a couple quilt tops.
I had recently watched a video by Tom Russell on how to get really square (and pointy) corners so I thought I would try it on these mats.
Please note: Tom shared his technique in a video on THE QUILT SHOW and only with membership.
Out of respect to Tom, I will not replicate his process. At publication, I can not find that he has shared his process except with THE QUILT SHOW.)
I am TOTALLY thrilled with Tom's technique!
I made the noodle mat first.
The corners on the button mat are much improved over the noodles but not yet perfect.
Using Tom's method, my corners are MUCH better than I have consistently achieved on my own.
Thank you Tom, and rest in peace.
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