seakitten Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Here is the quilt I mentioned last week, that was the big DDDD. Someone you asked for photos, so here they are. I tried my best to explain to the quilter that there was nothing I could do to make it straight if is wasn\'t, & she said to go ahead & quilt it anyway, she was sick of it & did not care. I hope that is true. The quilter is the sister of a good friend, who is an expert quilter, so I expected it to be better. It really is kind of the Quilt From Hell. The pattern (and her sister\'s matching quilt) were square. On this one,none of the 4 sides was the same length. The seams? well, you\'ll see them. I steamed & starched & steamed again, but NOTHING can overcome about 5 inches of difference between the two sides. Although I am aware that nothing screams "Twentieth Century" like stippling, I fell back on the old-fashioned way to smash down the bumpies. Not quite stippling, but middle-size meandering. With a few tucks, it lies flatter than it did when I got it, but it still looks kind of awful. I am really embarrassed to charge for it, but I don\'t see how I could have done much better, and I did explain that. It is going to another island (I think Manhattan) where nobody knows me, so I\'m thinking I would just give it to her for free if she promises not to tell anyone who quilted it. What would you do? Before: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Catherine, Bummer....I have had these in my history as well, and even though you have given it back better than when you got it...you did your best with the tools you have. You shouldn\'t give your work away....IF you had pieced this quilt and then had the problem you had then I wouldn\'t be so lenient with my thought, but you didn\'t do any of this, you just did your best with what you received. By stippling or meandering you have now nailed it down as best it will evey be and you did your work as contracted....SO WHY do you feel you should give it back to her for free. I understand the word of mouth advertising thing, but even so we aren\'t miracle workers. I have yet to make apple pie out of oranges. When I had trouble with these types I would make a record of my troubles and should anything come back to bite me I had proof it wasn\'t me that made the mess. Its totally up to you how to handle your affairs, but I personally don\'t think you should start this....because if you do, you may be opening up a bigger can of worms. What if every quilter decided that they didn\'t like something or other of your quilting and demanded that all the quilts be given back free of charge? If you don\'t start it, that can\'t happen...just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Well, Bonnie you make a good point. I wish I could show you the quilt but for some reason the photos won\'t upload. I have no trouble with this a couple days ago, so I think I am just overly tired, will try again later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 trying again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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seakitten Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I don\'t understab=nd it but htey won\'t go any smaller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakitten Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Why can\'t I get in more than one at a time? Here is the finished quilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Just looking at that quilt before you touched made me shiver. My worst nightmare is getting a quilt like this. However, you did a wonderful job with it and there should be no complaints. WOW!! What a difference. You are to be commended, so don\'t beat yourself up over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nora123 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hello, I think you did a wonderful job!!!. I would have floated the quilt top and steamed each row as I advanced. I had one almost this bad last week and it looks great. Customer was very happy with it. Sincerely, Nora Millennium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Catherine, I think you need to quit beating yourself up! LOL you did miracles! Go have a chocolate or two, ok 3 or 4 and enjoy! You deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Catherine....I totally AGREE with the others....you did a marvelous job with this one and I definitely wouldn\'t give it away. With the HUGE tucks that were sewn in the back...OMG, you can now say that you ARE a miracle worker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 You tamed the beast!! Wow...that one was a mess. You did a fantastic job of quilting that one - be proud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I think it is very beautiful. The quilting made it a beauty. Be proud of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenMcManus Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Don\'t give it for free! Charge her double! You made it awesome!!!!!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Catherine! It\'s beautiful! You did an amazing job of quilting it! Don\'t sweat the small stuff! Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 You did an awesome job. I have one on the frame but not started it yet that is looking the same way. Thanks for the pictures it gives me hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmquilt Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 OH MY, You made that quilt!!!!!! I agree don\'t give it your sevice away. You have proof with the pictures if something comes up. I think the quilter will be very happy with it. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 It looks pretty good to me! You\'ve just been to up close and personal. Stand back and admire! LINZI x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I think you did a great job...definitely charge...your quilting made it a quilt and you are not responsible for the mountains the piecer made. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 OMG, you did an incredible job!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TishMarshall Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I think you did a fantastic job, by all means! Stand tall n be proud. Tish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsilver Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 If that quilter doesn\'t love her finished quilt, she\'s gonna be nuts. What a save! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltnutt Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 You did a wonderful job. Please don\'t give it away...you must charge for your work. It takes longer to quilt a quilt with issues than a perfect quilt. I just did no d cups but hills and valleys and it took longer than most. Then I got another..almost like yours..I quoted them a price and no one complained. We are worth every$ we charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Catherine; Pat yourself on the back girl, and belly up to the cash register! I\'d charge for that save if I were you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg-girl Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 So, you can make apple pie out of oranges! You cetainly charge for it and it should really be more as you had to put a lot more skill and effort into it than a "normal" quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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