Teri Smith Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Hoping to get advice on how to finish a Maple Leaf Patchwork quilt top. There is puckering in the center section. I cannot fix this problem. The maple leaf pattern consists of nine-patch squares and they are not true. I am a new longarm quilter and I am only confident with pantographs at this point. I have added borders, as requested, to increase size. What are my options as I cannot remove the puckers that are in some of the center squares. It is too big to hand tie. The lady who pieced the top is deceased and the family wants to have it finished to put in a guest bedroom. Will appreciate any/all input.[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Usually the advice for this problem is to use a very puffy batting. It will take up the fullness and look pretty good. I'm sure the family will be grateful for your work and will understand that you did your best with what they gave you. If you want to do a panto, I would choose a more open design so that it doesn't create any tucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri Smith Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hi Anne. I bought a 80/20 batting today. Will that work. Also, I have a large open feathery panto. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Just my humble input here. I think 80/20 is going to be too flat. I would maybe use Quilter's Dream Puff. I like the idea aof your feathery panto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I agree that the 80/20 is too flat. Dream Puff would be better, or Hobbs Poly-Down. You need something with some "fluff" to it. Feathery panto sounds good. With the puffy batting, it will go better than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I agree. You need a puffy batting. The panto sounds fine as well. Do you have pictures?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Also, some spray starch and steam will help a little, if it is not true, I know it will never lay flat but it can help some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I agree with Vicki try some starch and steam. It will really suck in some of the extra. Definitely a puffy batting that can fill in the excess. You can always tear an extra piece to slide in under the troublesome area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Just be sure to check for bleeding. The 88 year old that I just finished hadn't been pre-washed and any time I add any moisture it would bleed. I used puffy batting too and at times had to add even more. Like Vicki said, it will probably never lay flat. Good Luck and post pictures, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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