grammysharon

I just had to take out a strip between my French Braid quilt because I cut the strip 2 1/2 inches too long!!!! It was so ripply and I didn't notice until I took to the LA person. It was finished so I had all my borders on also! I knew I would never be happy with it that way so came home, took out all 4 seams, re-measured and cut to CORRECT length and sewed it back into place. It is flat now, thank goodness!!!! You aren't alone in making errors!!!!!!

sewmom

It's not a mistake- it's a design opportunity! And you are not alone. I bought enough fabric to back a baby quilt. I didn't want to make a creative back with pieces from the front, i just wanted to seam it and be done. I bought 2 lengths. In my haste or absentmindedness, i cut it too short! So I had to make a creative back with pieces from the front. But guess what? I had enough of that backing to make another creative back for another baby quilt. Sometimes it turns out even better. Good luck.

sewplease

It's OK...we have all been there and sympathize! My latest oops was when I was sewing sashing strips to the sides of my blocks before assembling. Got each one done and then realized I shouldn't have put them on BOTH sides of the blocks. Yikes!

Dina

You have my sympathy. Hope the fix goes quickly.

Dina

Sandra in Minnesota

Yup, just like everyone else - just when I think I've made every mistake there is, up pops another one!! Grrrr.

mucky

At least it wasn't quilted!

sewingsuz

I have been there and think about leaving the mistake and wake up the next day and cannot leave it so then I have to take it all apart. Wasted time I know what you mean. Sorry for you!!!!

Pat G

Grammysharon, I did just what you did but I walked away from it til the next morn. when I was in a better mood. I just removed the 2 borders, put a sashing in, then cut new borders.
I've made mistakes in the past but usually spot them sooner than this one.
I told a fellow quilting friend what I did to fix it & she just laughed & laughed at me. She said "I knew you would. You're such a true quilter that you couldn't have left it the way it was". She was so right. I was tempted to leave it the way it was but I would have stewed & stewed about it then never would have cared for that quilt.
Pat

maryfrang

At least you caught it before it was quilted and bound.

GammaLou

So sorry for the problem. I guess dealing with the problems makes us stronger....and more careful next time! Here's hoping the fix goes well for you!