lyonden Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 I am doing a custom job on a quilt that has a problem square on it. Someone took a picture of some needlework then put it on one of those shiny fabric sheets. My problem is that the square is about 8 x 10. I have to stabilize it some way or another. The picture didn't come out clear at all and is very faint. So, trying to outline something is a no go. I'm afraid that a crisscross through the picture would make it ugly. And, with the shiny fabric, I'm afraid of crosshatch. Will that make it peel?? Any thoughts out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Oh dear! My suggestion would be to have the piecer take that dang thing out of there and replace it with a proper picture, but I suppose that is not an option. I wouldn't quilt on top of it. Perhaps after you take it off the machine you can have her put a couple of handquilting stitches in it to stabilize it according to the batting directions (max 4 inches apart or whatever). I don't know why people use that tacky stuff on something as lovely as a quilt. I use bubble jet set to print pictures. The come out really clear and they are soft and wonderful. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonden Posted July 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thank you Linda. I was thinking of just leaving it alone. I don't think this quilt will be heavily used anyway. I had to take a little doll (about 4" long) off one of the other squares. She gets to put that back. One square is like a quilted pot holder that is really thick and has been put onto one of the plain squares. That one was fun also. Geesh, what ever happened to plain quilts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 I will agree with leave it alone. The only other option would be to gently tie it with embroidery floss or perle cotton. Good luck Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TishMarshall Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 good suggestion. leave it alone....it could make bad into worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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