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11-15-2010, 03:44 PM

#181

Mary Johnson

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The pictures really don't look that bad. What I would try is to
take and steam iron it. Maybe some of it will come out and it
will look really nice. Just a suggestion. I think it looks good enough for a present. It has been done with so much love.

11-15-2010, 03:48 PM

#182

puck116

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Did you iron it again. I think that will help to make it look better. I always iron mine when they come out of the dryer.

11-15-2010, 03:50 PM

#183

s.daurio

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I know this sounds crazy but I don't do anything with my batting so that I DO get this affect. I love the the wrinkled look in a quilt, makes it looked like it's cozy and been keeping people warm forever. I agree I think she is going to love it!! If she doesn't you can send it my way, I love it ;)

11-15-2010, 04:16 PM

#184

AlisaQuilts

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I LOVE the way freshly washed quilt look!

11-15-2010, 04:21 PM

#185

penski

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i dont think it looks as bad as you say , give it to her and explain , im sure she will love it!!
so sorry this happened to you

11-15-2010, 04:24 PM

#186

Snorky Lvs2Quilt

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Doesn't look that bad in the "after" pics. Try ironing it otherwise, take out quilting (ugghh) and replace batting and requilt. A lot of work but may just end up saving your quilt. Good luck.

11-15-2010, 04:30 PM

#187

the real misfit

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i feel she will love it no matter what because you took the time to make something for her that is a part of you. and the pictures look good it just looks like it has puffs in it and i like that look dont be so hard on it she will love it

11-15-2010, 04:30 PM

#188

Bev

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mollymct

Quote:

Originally Posted by oatw13

I am sure it can't be as bad as you think. Do you have a picture?

You could try re-washing it on a gentle cycle and then gently stretching it back out to shape and air dry it. This sometimes works with sweaters, it may work with your quilt.

I am curious to see what others say.

I thought of this, too. See if this works!

Ditto, then try to block it. If it turns out a bit small still, well it's a lap quilt. Be thankful it didn't run. There's nothing you could do about that. At least that I know of. I can feel your pain. But every quilter has a horror story to tell. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Best of luck!

11-15-2010, 04:38 PM

#189

jitkaau

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Difficult to help without seeing it - please post a picture. If it is not too badly damaged, perhaps you could re-shape it by dampening and blocking and/or doing some extra quilting that will stabilise it?