Log Cabin quilt ruined
#21
Oh, that is not good. Have you asked how many tops they have quilted? And how they turned out? I think I would have to see pics of anyone quilting before I sent a top of to be quilted. But you learn from your mistakes.
Be careful ripping out, or you will make little holes in your quilt top.
Be careful ripping out, or you will make little holes in your quilt top.
#23
Forget the seam ripper - invest in a pair of thread snips that you just squeeze. You want a pair w/ pointy thin blades. You snip threads every 3/4/5 stitches, and it'll come apart much easier....
I am so sorry you have to go thru this..
I am so sorry you have to go thru this..
#24
Google "how to skin a quilt" there are some videos out there with tips to make the ripping go much much faster. I am so sorry this happened to you! I know how horrible I would feel if it were me, I can't even think of a thing to say that could make you feel better... hugs...
#25
Originally Posted by 117becca
Forget the seam ripper - invest in a pair of thread snips that you just squeeze. You want a pair w/ pointy thin blades. You snip threads every 3/4/5 stitches, and it'll come apart much easier....
I am so sorry you have to go thru this..
I am so sorry you have to go thru this..
#26
I had a quilt come back with puckers in the borders, but the quilter let me know beforehand it wasn't laying right. Your relative is obviously still learning. I bet she'll be a pro with some practice. Rip and redo and make it right. Sounds like you have a ripping partner. Make it fun. Pop some corn, put on a movie and rip away.
#27
If she is truly learning she needs to know the quilting is not acceptable and others will not be happy to have their quilts quilted like that at all. I tend to think she knows it's not right but doesn't care because she is doing it fast and cheap so what do you expect? I would be more then upset, I'd be very angry at her for doing a horrible job and thinking I'd be okay with it.
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She says she only does it for friends and family.
she told me over the phone that it might have a pucker or 2 in one corner but the puckers are all over it.
At least the backing is burgandy and she quilted it in white so at least I will be able to see the stitches good.
Thanks everyone for the input and condolences.
she told me over the phone that it might have a pucker or 2 in one corner but the puckers are all over it.
At least the backing is burgandy and she quilted it in white so at least I will be able to see the stitches good.
Thanks everyone for the input and condolences.
#29
Originally Posted by waladopa
She says she only does it for friends and family.
she told me over the phone that it might have a pucker or 2 in one corner but the puckers are all over it.
At least the backing is burgandy and she quilted it in white so at least I will be able to see the stitches good.
Thanks everyone for the input and condolences.
she told me over the phone that it might have a pucker or 2 in one corner but the puckers are all over it.
At least the backing is burgandy and she quilted it in white so at least I will be able to see the stitches good.
Thanks everyone for the input and condolences.
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Originally Posted by waladopa
I sent my first quilt top, an oversized king size log cabin, to a relative to quilt. She has a quilting machine and she said she would do it cheap. The problem is, I got what I paid for.
The quilt is ruined unless I rip out everything she did. The quilt is full of puckers.
Does anyone have any advice?
Should I just start ripping?
I don't want to hurt the relatives feelings but I won't be sending her anymore quilts to quilt.
The quilt is ruined unless I rip out everything she did. The quilt is full of puckers.
Does anyone have any advice?
Should I just start ripping?
I don't want to hurt the relatives feelings but I won't be sending her anymore quilts to quilt.
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