I could cry right now.
11-15-2010, 08:36 AM
#141
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: South Florida
Posts: 116
The quilt is fine. It just has that old fashion look . Cotton,not matter what % it is and is mixed with poly or wool will shrink.
I never pre wash my fabric. I quilt everything,bind it and then wash in cold water,damp dry on low heat and then hand it up to finish drying. I work with a lot of flannel and do the same thing.
I alos do quilt for judging not only for myslef but others and I have never had any trouble.
Give the quilt to your MIL. She will appreciate it for the love you put in to it.
I never pre wash my fabric. I quilt everything,bind it and then wash in cold water,damp dry on low heat and then hand it up to finish drying. I work with a lot of flannel and do the same thing.
I alos do quilt for judging not only for myslef but others and I have never had any trouble.
Give the quilt to your MIL. She will appreciate it for the love you put in to it.
11-15-2010, 08:37 AM
#142
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Georgia
Posts: 11,189
I know you think it's ruined and looks "awful"; but that was part of the charm of my Grandmothers quilts. Your MIL may think the same. I've personally had some quilts machine quilted in a manner that will create this look. Don't despair and try to "repair"; you may have the same outcome. I think it looks beautiful just the way it is.
11-15-2010, 08:38 AM
#143
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Northeast Colorado
Posts: 422
Originally Posted by beckyw
take out the quilting and requilt it with new batting. It was the batting that got smaller.
11-15-2010, 08:52 AM
#145
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 64
I had the same thing happen to me, only it was a wool blend batting. I threw it away, should have given it to the Humane Society, they need things like that for their doggie hospital. No advice for you, but i know how you feel. You just start over, and give her a glimpse of what you are making. She will understand, and admire you for not giving up. Sorry....but just buy good batting, I use all cotton, Warm and Natural, and Hobbs.
11-15-2010, 09:02 AM
#147
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Washington state
Posts: 4,303
I am so sorry that this happened to you. I am one that pre-washes everything for importnat projects. I do not like the shrunken look at all, some people do. Is it quilted ior tied? If it is tied , untie it and used a different batting that has been preshrunk. If it is just a horrible mess and you can't deal with it at this time, make a very nice gift certificate for a quilt and give it to her in a nicely wrapped box. You could include something small that you have made in the box, like potholders or a tot bag.
11-15-2010, 09:20 AM
#148
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 64
Of course, take out all over quilting ( I did it 3 times to a quilt for a friend, very tedious, but I am a perfectionist). The top is probably fabulous....find a good movie on TV, and have a good seam ripper.
11-15-2010, 09:25 AM
#150
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southwest VA
Posts: 61
I did the same thing when I made a baby quilt for a friends granddaughter. When I washed it it looked horrible!!!! Way worse than yours but I fixed it!! Honestly I think it's a beautiful quilt! :) I'm sure she'll love it!!
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