quiltlover03 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 How in the world do fix those holes? I misaligned my panto, and didn't realize it till I was almost thru the row. 76" and the panto is 14.5". What fun. I will be frogging most of the night as this is a promise for tomorrow Quilt. Anybody have exerience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 By the way, the backing is batik as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yikes! Monika, you poor thing. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I had a batik where the holes did NOT heal. That batik was so crisp, it felt like it still had a lot of wax in the fibers, and I honestly think the needle broke the fibers instead of separating them. Those holes never did close after water, steam, brushing, fingernail scratching, and I don't remember what else I did. I was up front with the customer; showed him the front first so he could appreciate the beautiful job I did;). Then I gave him the bad news. When I turned it over to show him, he had to get down really close to see what I was talking about. I think he thought I was exaggerating. At least it was just the backing that was batik. The top was quilter's cotton and those holes healed with no problem. I sure hope someone has a sure fix for you. I'll pray for you. There was a thread that mentioned using a dilution of fabric softener and spraying that on. It is supposed to help relax the fibers back into place. Good luck. Be sure you have excellent light for your frogging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Oh Bonnie you are a sweetheart. I will frog it, almost done, if my fingers can hold out. Then I'll finish quilting, it was the second last row, then I'll steam it with a pressing cloth. I have arctic bamboo for batting so shrinkage will be minimal and the fibers can take the heat. Thank goodness I put that in instead of cotton or poly. Lets hope it will all work out. If not, Ill wash the darn thing. I have to send it back in the mail tomorrow and I am confident it will be okay. Just a bummer we have to use these big needles with the lava thread. I wish they didn't have that big scarf and hook. Thanks for your advice. have a great night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have frogged on batik and never had a problem with the holes staying in the quilt..but then again they were my quilts and I always washed them. Best to ya..please post pics when you are done Monika. We would all like to see the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Kristina, I wish it was my Quilt and then I'd wash it and all would be okay. I finished frogging, completed the last row and a half, took it off the frame, used my Cotton Oicker sponge glove to smooth the front, turned the Quilt over, draped it over my frame and sprayed the back with a fine misty hot water. I could see the holes and the pokies disappear immediately. It can now air dry and if need be I will iron in the morning. Now I will drag myself to my bed. My back is killing me. Have a greatt night and thanks a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Happy this turned out well for you Monika. Your customer won't even be able to see that there was a problem. Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'm glad it worked out for you. I fixed mine by spraying with some water, too. I did it while it was on the frame; I just made the quilt a bit loose before I sprayed and then I sort of rubbed over the area with my fingers. I was very pleasantly surprised to see the holes disappear, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I justy checked the beast and it still has little holes in the back, not as bad as it was last night, so I\\ll use a wet pressing cloth and a hot iron, and see if that works. This is a first time customer who has heard of me from others and wanted to try me, go figure that something like this just had to happen. Oh and you know what elese happened on this Quilt? This silly goose didn't measure right for batting, I had to splice 2 inches on at the bottom. I guess I should quit when I am tired or have my mind on other things. Another lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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