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01-27-2016, 06:11 AM

#41

red-warrior

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Such a cute quilt! I would not rip it out, as others have stated!

01-27-2016, 06:12 AM

#42

institches33

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Set the stitch width wider and go over your stitching to get a smother look. (The baby probably isn't fussy about applique!)

01-27-2016, 06:33 AM

#43

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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

Cute, cute, cute! I also would not rip anything out, but probably would go over the area where the tail meets the body in the middle picture to even it up & make sure that edge is secured.

As long as the edges are secure I would leave it. The fuzzy or frayed edges are always tougher to stitch down because you are following the edge with your needle and the cleaner your edge the better.

01-27-2016, 07:10 AM

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Nonna Judi

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This quilt is adorable. I would leave it as is. Neither the parents not the lucky baby will notice!

01-27-2016, 08:56 AM

#45

Roberta

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I think it's adorable and I doubt a baby would notice.

01-27-2016, 09:07 AM

#46

Clmay

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Don't rip it out. No one will even notice. The only reason you notice it is because you made it. I think it is a beautiful quilt.

01-27-2016, 09:57 AM

#47

MargeD

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I wouldn't rip out any of the stitching, as I seriously doubt that anyone would notice. It is an adorable quilt. I have been quilting for over 25 years, still have not mastered the tightly stitches you used, so I now use raw edge applique and I'm happy with that. Applique can be hard to master, but I think you did just fine with yours.

01-27-2016, 10:39 AM

#48

RugosaB

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It's adorable!
Since it is a baby quilt, which will go through many washings:
Something I have done in the past (yes, it's happened to me too) is run a line of straight stitching on the inside edge of the zig zag. Not really noticeable but if there is any place that the edge of the applique might not be caught, the straight stitch will hold it in the washer.

01-27-2016, 11:28 AM

#49

Nan C

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That is so special because it was made with love. There will never be a duplicate so it is one of a kind. I agree with the other ladies I would not rip it out. Happy quilting ✂️

01-27-2016, 11:53 AM

#50

sailsablazin

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It is cute, cute, cute. After the first "spit up" and the first "blow out" diaper, no one will be looking at your stitches. They will just be hoping that the stains will come out. If the baby drags it around the house for the next few years, it will be looking a bit rough at that point. Hope they appreciate your work.
I LOVE IT! You have put a lot of time and effort into this.....do not rip it!