? why does my quilt look perforated?

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05-05-2014, 05:45 AM

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sherryl1

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Join Date: Jan 2011

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Originally Posted by callie8799

I'm getting ready to bind my quilt- that I sent out to a long arm quilter to quilt, and I just held it up and saw light come through. Why? what can I ask for/say the next time? It's not noticeable on this quilt, unless you hold it up in front of a light and look at it, and this is just for me, so I'm not going to get upset about it. But I want to know what to say or ask for next time.

This happened to a quilt I gave to another long arm quilter, and the perforation look was really noticeable and she didn't say anything. so I no longer use her and went to someone else for my next quilt. no perforated look with my last one- but this one, yes.

thanks so much!
Deb

She probably had to take out stitching.She could have left it.And you wouldn't have been pleased.No one does perfect work.Lighten up!

05-05-2014, 06:07 PM

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quiltingshorttimer

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: kansas

Posts: 6,407

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Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy

ManiacQuilter, don't be afraid to have it basted---longarmers baste for quilters all the time. Any holes will disappear once the quilt is washed.

Totally agree--besides, your safety pins will create holes the same way. With your long armer, maybe ask for a thinner thread, not a cotton or variegated, that would use a smaller needle. But a quick spray of water and allowing to dry will likely close them up.