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12-14-2012, 06:22 AM

#41

Delta

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fix what you can then stipple quilt it. that will hide a lot of thing.

12-14-2012, 06:28 AM

#42

lynndianne

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What a cute quilt.

Lynn

12-14-2012, 07:59 AM

#43

MarleneC

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Haven't had the seam come undone but in repairing a quilt my mother made years ago I used the fusible webbing to repair frayed areas. I might also do a serpentine stitch instead of a straight stitch on the seams. Easier to cover up fixed areas.

12-14-2012, 08:36 AM

#44

quilt addict

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Oh you are so close, you can finish this and no one will be the wiser, except us board members. All the suggestions are good. What a wonderful gift you have made. It is a lovely quilt and your FM quilting is very nice.

12-14-2012, 09:27 AM

#45

Zyngawf

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Some good advice was given. Always better to walk away rather than try to fix something while upset and frustrated. One thing I have learned on this forum is that most things are fixable.

12-14-2012, 09:38 AM

#46

ScubaK

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Dont stress over it.
There are some great suggestions that are posted here.
Hope one of them works for you.
Kirsten

12-14-2012, 10:00 AM

#47

jude by the sea

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Wow, your quilt is great! With all the suggestions you will have this fixed in no time! Your free motion looks great for being the second quilt... The receiver of the quilt is lucky! Your free motion reminds me of a "Leah Day" style. How did you teach yourself how to quilt?

12-14-2012, 10:01 AM

#48

Phyl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hisgrace1

I am trying to make a quilt for my future son-in-laws mother for Christmas and it has been so stressful the whole way...I just want to throw it in the fire....I have it almost done with so many mistakes....

...and now I have this problem and don't know what to do...I was doing a stitch in the ditch but now I see where the fabric has came loose...I tried hand stitching but it looked horrible so I ripped it out.....what do I do....I have tried to post a picture but can't upload one

When that happened with me, I fussy cut a matching type of "thingy", ie...roses on a quilt that had roses on it, and FLOATED that "thingy" on top of the mistake! I did a few so it looked as if I MEANT to do it and it was great. I called it my beautiful goof plate!!! Can you do that? I want quilting to be a pleasurable thing for me and un-sewing isn't much fun! Good luck to you. Happy holiday and take it easy on yourself.

12-14-2012, 10:23 AM

#49

MimiBug123

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I would suggest an applique, maybe a heart. If all else fails, you can make 3 yo-yos and use tiny rickrack or ribbon for stems and make a little bouquet. There is always a way to fix things. Please don't despair.

12-14-2012, 03:32 PM

#50

Debbie C

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If you find you can't fix the problem, you can make her something else with the quilt, like a bed runner or a tote bag...or do what I do, go to Macy's.com and shop!!