BethDurand Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have got to learn to really measure the quilt while the customer is here. Usually it's once through the center both directions to determine size. This one is way the heck out of square. Of course, it's hexagons, so that might be part of it . I've never really done "strategic tucks", but boy does this one have some. All in all, I'm quite pleased with how well it's turning out. I think I started at the worst end, and should have taken a before or two. Maybe at the bottom end. Now, if I could only get the magic wand to work on my thighs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I think we need a PITA charge for those challenging quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I like the idea, but that sounds pretty tacky to tell your customer that their quilt is a PITA. Another reason I can't take before photos and put them on my website. I'd hate to be the person who pieced a quilt that has a "before". Either that or we have to put a black box over the quilt's "eyes" like they do in magazines. Yes, I'm a goofball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hilarious but true, Beth! I agonize over informing a customer that their quilt caused problems. The best I can do is mention that "there was some fullness in one border" or "it seemed like the sashings had been stretched to fit the blocks". I've learned that every piecer knows what's wrong with the top. They put on the blinders and hand it to me. And then hope I can work around the problems. I'm glad your magic wand is working so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy (SewAsylum) Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 If you get it to work on your thighs, let me borrow it to work on my tummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Completed and some up close and personal photos for your eyes only. The last two will not be appearing on my website! I love her idea, but as you can see in the last two, we sucked up a whole bunch of extra fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 When she came to pick up the quilts yesterday, I showed her the problem areas, and as Linda had predicted, she seemed okay with those. At least no demanding that I rip them out and refund her money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Oh my goodness...words escape me at the moment. You did a great job, but that would have scared the beans out of me. Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Wonderful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Oh my, great job, I love how it turned out! I certainly wouldn't have been upset, I'd a been THRILLED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 You did a great job. Congrats. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 That came out great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.glass Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Looks great! I wish I'd know the "pleat" trick before I had a major issue with a quilt. I love the binder clip idea as seen on your picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy (SewAsylum) Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I think it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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