jacqueck

Isn't it interesting how quickly we want to jump in and fix something that we didn't break?

I agree with those who say the quilt is finished. You did what you said you would do. Surely, if it's a good friendship she wouldn't blackmail you to change things.

I think she is unreasonable and treating you unfairly.

You are a generous friend and I hope she appreciates what you've have already done.

Tinabodina

First of all, if you have been friend that long, I would hope it would take a bit more than 4-6 inches to come between you.
Now, about the quilt. I would ask her, "what is it you would like for me to do?" continue by adding, "We could . . . . " See what she wants.
If you have been friends for that many years, you two will work it out.

piepatch

Not sure what to advise you, because she is after all, a lifetime friend, but as for me, when I am done with a quilt, I am done with it! I want to move on to other things.

BarbP

Would it be possible to turn the quilt so that the longest part of the quilt goes across the narrowest part of the bed? I did this with my avatar and then made a pillow runner since then it wasn't long enough to go over the pillows.

auniqueview

Offer to have a sleeve put on the back so they can hang it instead, lol. I have a feeling it will fit the bed much better.

Steady Stiching

If she is a good friend she would not even ask, you have already done a lot and for no charge.
Once a quilt is bound...its done!
I think a hanging sleeve is a great idea!

marylynspr

Bedspreads in stores often include a skirt around three sides, which makes them easy to put on and gives the look of a dust ruffle without struggling to put a dust ruffle between the mattress and springs. So a dust ruffle could be added at or near the binding without too much difficult, and that might solve the problem.

GemState

I had a quilt for our bed that wasn't large enough so I made a strip for each side, backing, batting and pieced top to match the quilt. I made each strip the length of the quilt and about 14 inches wide. I didn't remove the binding but stitched the new panels on, stitching in the ditch of the binding. It really gives the quilt a nice look.
I do think that people don't realize the work that goes into a quilt, however, and assume it would be simple to fix. Sitting down and discussing possibilities before you do anything might be a good way to begin.

marylynspr

Bedspreads in stores often include a skirt around three sides, which makes them easy to put on and gives the look of a dust ruffle without struggling to put a dust ruffle between the mattress and springs. So a dust ruffle could be added at or near the binding without too much difficulty, and that might solve the problem.

marylynspr

Bedspreads in stores often include a skirt around three sides, which makes them easy to put on and gives the look of a dust ruffle without struggling to put a dust ruffle between the mattress and springs. So a dust ruffle could be added at or near the binding without too much difficulty, and that might solve the problem.