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05-04-2011, 11:52 AM

#31

Kappy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PurplePassion

I wouldn't use those blocks . I would make new ones.

Most of the time kits do not give you any "extra" fabric
(I think they should!!) so making new ones might not be an option.

05-04-2011, 11:56 AM

#32

Rainbow

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quote=Brynn]Learn to applique! :D If she can find a small shape or something that would work with the quilt she can expand her horizons while fixing her oopsie.[/quote]

LOVELY IDEA !![

05-04-2011, 01:08 PM

#33

glorybound

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What about an applique to coordinate with the letter closest to the cut? You might have to add others (appliques) elsewhere on the quilt to visually balance it. There's always a plan B! Hope you post it when it's finished.

05-04-2011, 06:06 PM

#34

Dizzydene

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she could repair them by putting some fabric behind the cut and then hand sew or zigzag over the cuts with matching thread.

05-04-2011, 09:24 PM

#35

madamekelly

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I did something similar during a badly timed seizure. I was working on a Daisy quilt, so I found a bumble bee applique to cover the slice.

05-04-2011, 09:41 PM

#36

GrammaO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzydene

she could repair them by putting some fabric behind the cut and then hand sew or zigzag over the cuts with matching thread.

I did this on a small area on my daughter's quilt when I goofed on one of the squares and so far it is working out well. You wouldn't notice it if you weren't looking for it. Good luck!

05-05-2011, 07:02 AM

#37

bizzyquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grma33

applique over them.
Gale

I agree :thumbup:

05-05-2011, 11:51 AM

#38

quiltingnana1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

That definitely is a big OOPS. (I probably would have muttered a few more vulgar words about then . . . . )

Good suggestions given.

Good idea to get the cut edges as close together and stabilized with something behind the cuts - and then she will have to use her creativity to cover the cuts - if she does appliques - she could scatter a few more over the top to make it look intentional -

Ditto! Sorry for the mishap. But, it can be "fixed."

05-10-2011, 06:02 AM

#39

Marvel

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I got a tube of stuff at Wal Mart that bonds a seam together. It may just work on those tiny slits, It is expensive about 10.00. You put it on and let it dry and it permanent.

05-10-2011, 06:05 AM

#40

GGinMcKinney

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Maybe make letters of the child's name and applique them all over so it looks intentional and child can find letters of it's own name when old enough.