oh my! patch or trim?

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11-16-2015, 11:14 PM

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DOTTYMO

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I'd trim as patching would put too many seams in the binding area and corner to stitch through safely.

11-17-2015, 03:35 AM

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Vat

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I would trim a little on the other side to make it square.

11-17-2015, 05:28 AM

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todiesmom

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I think advice from quilterpurpledog is very good. I would also make the seam allowance a little bit bigger like 3/8" to help stabilize ...I have never had to patch but have had cases where the fabric was a little shorter than the batting and have been able to fix with a larger seam...this only works if it is a very small amount missing. Good luck. I would not fuss too much if going to remain at home....probably not many people will see it and if you don't tell hubby...he will probably not know the difference.

11-17-2015, 09:57 PM

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maviskw

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I know your patch is finished, but one thing to remember when you patch something: always iron those seams open. Then it will be much less noticeable after it is quilted..

11-17-2015, 11:53 PM

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justflyingin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

My honest opinion is that DH will never know the difference if the quilt is not exactly square, so I would do neither. Just shave off that bit of batting and bind the quilt. If you are more of a perfectionist, then I see nothing wrong with adding a little fabric to that edge and then bind. I definitely would not trim the entire side, because that would be more noticeable.

I agree with dunster. DH won't notice.

Oops...just noticed you'd already patched. Good job.