meg Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hi, I took this baby quilt from a friend to do a quick all over for her. She is the nicest person. She told me she had one seam problem, and showed it to me. When I got home, I found another. I'm heading down to check my stash for matching colors to patch them. She sees this as a play quilt for her new grand nephew. She wrote the cutest label out. How would you guys handle these 2 small areas? Any advice? This one she knows about and tried to zigzag it together. image by quiltymeg, on Flickr I found this one when I layer it out on the table. image by quiltymeg, on Flickr Edited... And the plot thickened at the ironing board when I found this.... image by quiltymeg, on Flickr One would think I could have just flipped it around...but no! It was cut too short when she squared it up, I guess. I took it apart and did my best matching it from my scraps. image by quiltymeg, on Flickr So much for a quick all over. Ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 About the only thing you could do would be restitch the seams with wider seam allowance, otherwise it will fray apart when it is washed. Since it is for a child I'm sure it will be washed often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Could you pull it closed and iron a piece of stabilizer under the seam - (similiar to the stabilizer used for t shirt quilts) and then zig zag stitch over it? Or add an applique on top of the area. Sorry, I don't have any other suggestions. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpsquilter Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Since it will be a play quilt I would cut a piece of fusible interfacing a little larger than the spot ( probably 1/2 in. Wider and 1/2 in. longer). Put it under the spot with the fusible facing up and iron it on. Then when you get to that spot just do a small zigzag (but wide enough that it doesn't fray anymore) to cover the spot. It will not come apart and you will hardly notice it. Actually if you think it will be noticeable you could do that in several places on the quilt and let it be part of the design. But if the customer knew it was there, she probably just wants it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 I think you did a great job matching it up. Sometimes there is enough room to take things apart and put them back together with the seams lined up. Sometimes you can put an embroidery over the area to hide it or even an applique. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks, Heidi. I tried my best, knowing she didn't have time to take it back and fix it. We'll see how the quilting goes tomorrow. Hopefully, the ghost of Mr Murphy AND his law will be haunting someone else by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Wow, Meg! You did a great job fixing this up!! Hope the quilting goes extra smooth now that you have this problem solved!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 You are wonderful, Meg!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 You guys are so sweet! I'll be quilting it this afternoon. Can't wait to be done with it and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 The quilting went relatively well. I think it looks cute....but that block I fixed sticks out like a sore thumb to me. image by quiltymeg, on Flickr But of course I offered to attach the binding for her. image by quiltymeg, on Flickr Really??? Yup, really. I learned A LOT from this quilt. I improvised, did my best, and I'm going to call it a success. I hope she agrees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalei Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I really like the one patch that's different! It's very similar to the kind of thing you see in antique quilts where people used what they had, and one block was not the same. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Great job Meg, and you are a great friend to do all that extra work on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Superwoman Meg to the rescue! I think the quilt looks great and I can just see that nephew cuddling with it and playing on it. You were a dear friend to help get this quilt usable and finished for her! You gained some gold stars for this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Well Meg, if the block you fixed sticks out like a sore thumb, there must be something wrong with my eyes. I DON'T SEE IT. You always see the mistakes and problems you know about way more than anyone else will. Nice job. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I think it is a wonderful job! Seriously, it only sticks out like a sore thumb to you because you know where it is and what it should be. To me it just makes the quilt more charming and I probably would never have even seen it for a long time if at all. My guess is that it will be a well loved and well used quilt. Lovely job and lovely gesture of friendship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks everyone. I dropped it off earlier today and she loved it! When I started to tell her about the block, she cut me off and said, "don't worry. I won't see it cause I won't be looking for it!" My kinda gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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