countrystitcher Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I've heard it from the pros - stabilize your quilt - BUT I didn't on an embroidered quilt. The blocks were big and I had to roll back and forth to get it all done. On the very last block I rolled and there was a huge tuck in the backing....gasp!!! Now what do I do? I just stood there and almost started crying. I'm doing custom quilting and tiny peacock feathers...I can only see ripping that block out, which will take me hours and hours.....moral of the story....next time I'll stabilize with stitches or advice from Myrna pin the heck out of it. This will be a hard lesson to learn! I'm already behind with Christmas quilts. I may take it off and call my sweet MIL and ask her if she would rip for me...she's retired and always looking for something to do - wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh, Sharon.. I hate that kind of situation.. did you read about how the gals skin a quilt? that might work.. just make sure the blade is aiming at an angle towards the batting.. Good luck.. Call the MIL fast.. and let her undo while you do a new one. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Rita: I look at skinning it, but the stitching is so close that I would be afraid of tearing it, but I may have to give it a try if MIL can't help. Thanks for your sympathy! Can't blame my Lenni - she was just going what I told her to do!!! Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Originally posted by countrystitcher .....moral of the story....next time I'll stabilize with stitches or advice from Myrna pin the heck out of it. Yes, Ma'am! Pin the heck out of it!! Sorry you have to go through this predicament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Sharon, Could you possibly sew down the tuck on the back by hand with tiny invisible stitches? I would consider that before ripping. Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'm with Debbi. So sad that you are going through this but it happens at least once to almost everybody! I had a problem on my last quilt but rescued it before getting a tuck and I had pinned the heck out of it, at least I thought I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Stitch the tuck using lader stitches and you can't see a stitch or a sitich dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Okay Sylvia, explain lader stitches to me...when I get it off the machine I may see if I can stitch it down and then do the heavy quilting on it like the others. Thanks to all of you for responding - I'll let you know what happens. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 ooooooeeeeeee I would probably do the "hide the tuck" on the back rather than rip out. Is the top fabric durable to take the punishment? I would explain to the customer too, what you are doing. I had a wrinkle in the batting once that you could see and feel. It wasn't densely quilted so it was really obvious. I talked to the customer and she was very understanding. We hoped that after washing, when everything shrank, it would not be so obvious. I guess it turned out ok, she didn't complain. Good luck, and thanks for the warning. We can all use a little "heads up" once in a while just to keep us awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maree Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ladder stitch is a stitch bear makers use to sew the back seam. I am sure there are lots of sites with good instructions if you google. It invloves taking a tiny stitch one side then directly opposite take another and pull together enclosing the raw edges. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Aimee Sims teaches this stitch in her Invisible Applique Book. I'm not sure if it is still in print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well, I spent some time on the quilt last night and ended up taking a little tuck across the backing on one block. After quilting it didn't look too noticeable. There is still one place about 6" long that I may try and take out and ease the fullness with quilting. I'm thinking of giving the customer a discount because of my mistake - would you? Thanks for your help. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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