Boy do I need help with this one
10-22-2011, 03:08 PM
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For the one and only top your MIL every made, it was a lot of work, and she did a very decent job. And if it is 30 years old, they sure didn't have all the lovely rulers and cutting tools we have. If there are areas that are seriously out of whack, I would measure the block. Maybe a small adjustment in the seam would help. As to the quilting--quilt it with love--that's all that really matters in the end.
10-22-2011, 04:05 PM
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This will be like so many of the other "wonky and wobbely" projects. When it is quilted, it will be lovely and nobody will notice the wonkers and wobblers.
The stars lend themselves to be quilted 1/4" in from the seam. You could do a braid down the pink center with a round-is pattern in the 9-patch. You can start basic and add to it once the basics are in place.
The stars lend themselves to be quilted 1/4" in from the seam. You could do a braid down the pink center with a round-is pattern in the 9-patch. You can start basic and add to it once the basics are in place.
10-22-2011, 04:17 PM
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Use a polyester batt ... they are more forgiving to problems and can help camouflage them well. The higher loft the better ... that is, so long as you don't mind the poofy look! If you do, just use the regular poly.
10-22-2011, 05:53 PM
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I can't believe how perfect those points are! Your MIL should take up quilting again. I agree with the others that it doesn't look wonky in the photos, and a thickish batt will take care of any problems. I think it will be a lovely quilt when it's finished, and it's a sign of her confidence in you that she has asked you to quilt it.
10-22-2011, 05:55 PM
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She will like it no matter how it turns out. Like other's said use thick poly batting after quilting wash and dry it will be fine.
If some blocks are really bad... you could rip a little and re sew a little.
If some blocks are really bad... you could rip a little and re sew a little.
10-22-2011, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GingerK
For the one and only top your MIL every made, it was a lot of work, and she did a very decent job. And if it is 30 years old, they sure didn't have all the lovely rulers and cutting tools we have. If there are areas that are seriously out of whack, I would measure the block. Maybe a small adjustment in the seam would help. As to the quilting--quilt it with love--that's all that really matters in the end.
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