Need help to try fix my mess!
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I was making ababy quilt with embroideried designs in the blocks.It was really sweet.Then I added the border.Then since I can't FMQ I tried machine embroidering a baby rattle quilt design.It looked really cute.Then I got one to far over and it went outside the border.Then I got that ripped out, and did another rattle and it was turned the wrong way went to rip it out and ripped the fabric front and back BIG holes!
SOOO I was trying to figure out how to fix it.So I cut the borders off.The blocks were already quilted but now I have no borders.How will I get the batting and backing and borders all on again?
I was thinking I could piece the batting and backing and just add the border will this work?
Is this clear as mud :lol:
SOOO I was trying to figure out how to fix it.So I cut the borders off.The blocks were already quilted but now I have no borders.How will I get the batting and backing and borders all on again?
I was thinking I could piece the batting and backing and just add the border will this work?
Is this clear as mud :lol:
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Originally Posted by EllijaysUFOqueen
I am a very "visual" person so perhaps you could post pix. My first thoughts running in same direction for fix.
GOOD LUCK. I know you will fix/finish this and it will be beautiful.
GOOD LUCK. I know you will fix/finish this and it will be beautiful.
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
Wow, sorry for the mess...I feel for you.. I don't see a reason why you cant Quilt as you go..
or maybe an applique over the holes....?
or maybe an applique over the holes....?
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I think you could use a "quilt as you go" method to add borders made up of top, batting and backing. There are several books and methods to do this on Amazon. They basically sew a border and batting to the quilt to either front or back, then add the other border layer by making a flat fold or whip stitched seam.
Or if you have access to the edge of the quilt batting, use a fusable wide cloth tape to attach additional batting. Then sew borders on top and bottom.
It might be a little awkward or labor intensive, but it can be done. Good luck.
Or if you have access to the edge of the quilt batting, use a fusable wide cloth tape to attach additional batting. Then sew borders on top and bottom.
It might be a little awkward or labor intensive, but it can be done. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Queen Mary
I think you could use a "quilt as you go" method to add borders made up of top, batting and backing. There are several books and methods to do this on Amazon. They basically sew a border and batting to the quilt to either front or back, then add the other border layer by making a flat fold or whip stitched seam.
Or if you have access to the edge of the quilt batting, use a fusable wide cloth tape to attach additional batting. Then sew borders on top and bottom.
It might be a little awkward or labor intensive, but it can be done. Good luck.
Or if you have access to the edge of the quilt batting, use a fusable wide cloth tape to attach additional batting. Then sew borders on top and bottom.
It might be a little awkward or labor intensive, but it can be done. Good luck.
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if she only took off borders why not add new ones to front and make four borders around a panel on the back. She can always zig zag cut the batting then sew with a zig zag... I would think it would look nice and not a total loss taking it all apart. lots of people make a patch work on back of quilts as well. Good luck what ever you chose? :)
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