Help, PLEASE!!!!
03-05-2009, 12:48 PM
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Here are some pictures of a wall-hanging I did "back in the day" (okay, so maybe it was less than 3 years ago), when I did not understand the whole "SQUARING UP" idea. Recently, I finished the hand quilting, tried to square it up for binding, and really made a "boo-boo"! I cut the bottom as square, even though the interior patern is clearly NOT square (if you look closely, you will see the droop toward the center of the bottom). In a bit of a panic, I cut the bottom again to .... oh, I forget what I thought I was doing ~ thus, the "panic"! :oops:
Now, I have a wall-hanging with MANY hours of work that I don't know how to finish. Ideas and suggestions, please!!!
p.s.
This was made for hubby, and he had a bit of a hand in the design, so the idea of tossing it in the dumpster is not an option.
Now, I have a wall-hanging with MANY hours of work that I don't know how to finish. Ideas and suggestions, please!!!
p.s.
This was made for hubby, and he had a bit of a hand in the design, so the idea of tossing it in the dumpster is not an option.
Here is the "droop", emphasized by the stupid cut! :-(
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Here is the "big picture". Sorry if it is blurry.
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03-05-2009, 01:14 PM
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I would try blocking it on a carpet - dampen it, lay a sheet on top of the carpet, and use pushpins to get the sizes even, then let it dry in place. You might not get it 100% even on the first try, but it will be greatly improved.
If it is a wall hanging, it would almost be worth it to make a wood frame out of furring strips and staple it.
If it is a wall hanging, it would almost be worth it to make a wood frame out of furring strips and staple it.
03-05-2009, 01:39 PM
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It looks (after a close insprction) that theupper red sashing is a tiny bit off so it threw the blue into the curve, can you take off the blue and resew it blocking the top red first? It is beautiful by the way at first glance I could see nothing wrong. Most people wouldn't notice.
03-05-2009, 02:53 PM
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Follow Moonpi's directions and try blocking it. I blocked a much smaller quilt and it squared up beautifully. Otherwise just use that baby and enjoy it. You made it special and it's still special! Perhaps a bit more quirky than you like but it's still special.
P.S. I can't see the droop from here! Looks mighty near perfect in California!
P.S. I can't see the droop from here! Looks mighty near perfect in California!
03-05-2009, 03:59 PM
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well....from central Indiana it looks fine! I think you are being way to critical. However if you are a perfectionist I understand. Try the advice given earlier and see what happens, however if you should decide you just can't live with it my husband said he would gladly take it off of your hands for you :D
03-05-2009, 04:02 PM
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I dont think that it droops bad! I think it is not that noticeable. There are a few different things that I would consider doing if it were mine..... I would follow moonpies advice or add another boarder or even get a frame (of course a thicker one) and sitck it in there with a mat or even leave it. Good luck to you.. it looks great!!
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