Can this quilt be saved?
11-20-2011, 11:19 AM
#71
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I am thrilled to see "skinning the quilt" I haven't need it yet, but I'm sure I will. Thanks.
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
the only way i know to fix this is to skin the quilt.
i'm shocked that a professional LAer gave the quilt to you in this condition and had the nerve to charge you for this workmanship.
you need to return the quilt to the LAer and have them load the quilt back onto the frame so that the quilt can be skinned quickly and safely. you can look up "skinning a quilt" on youtube so you can see the method.
i would also get a refund of all monies paid and then give it to someone else to quilt for you.
i'm shocked that a professional LAer gave the quilt to you in this condition and had the nerve to charge you for this workmanship.
you need to return the quilt to the LAer and have them load the quilt back onto the frame so that the quilt can be skinned quickly and safely. you can look up "skinning a quilt" on youtube so you can see the method.
i would also get a refund of all monies paid and then give it to someone else to quilt for you.
11-20-2011, 12:33 PM
#73
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Well, it obvioulsy needs to be redone. Looks like a blunt needle that was too large for the tread may have been used as well as the tension not set correctly. The fabric you chose is not what the long armer probably is used to- it is clear from the close up it is not the average smooth textured cotton and needs adjustments for. You didn't specify the batting you used either- sounds like you need to talk to the quilter and figure out how this will be fixed- if you have scrap of the materials try them on your machine as well as send them to the person who is doing the work so they have something to set their equipment with
11-20-2011, 12:38 PM
#74
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Wow that's totally unacceptable, I would return with it to your longarm quilter and show her the unbalanced tension. I would tell her that it's supposed to be a gift for a Christmas present and ask for her to remove the stitching asap AND return your payment to her. Only if this longarm quilter has done acceptable work for you previously would I allow her to requilt it. There is no excuse for this mess. Should have been obvious with the first advance of the quilt on the machine.
11-20-2011, 02:20 PM
#78
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The stitches will pull right out without any problem but take it to the LA and make her do it...you paid for it and she should have noticed it...its a tension problem on her machine but I would have assumed she would have checked it with each bobbin change...obvisouly she missed that.....so sorry this happened to you but any good LA would take it and fix it ASAP...her reputation will depend on it....blessings
11-20-2011, 02:23 PM
#79
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I wouldn't want to trust the same person to do anything again. I would definately want my money back and some compensation for the time it will take to un pick.
On that point the brigth side is tension off stictching is easy to unpick!
You have to cut the tight threads every couple of inches and then the other side can be pulled right out. You may need to cut more often depending on the shape.
Good luck, I had to un pick a whole bobbins worth once becasue I hadn't checked it... I was so angry with myself I had to walk away for the day and star a freash the next day.
Becks
On that point the brigth side is tension off stictching is easy to unpick!
You have to cut the tight threads every couple of inches and then the other side can be pulled right out. You may need to cut more often depending on the shape.
Good luck, I had to un pick a whole bobbins worth once becasue I hadn't checked it... I was so angry with myself I had to walk away for the day and star a freash the next day.
Becks
11-20-2011, 02:28 PM
#80
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It's too bad she didn't notice how tight her bobbin thread was and how loose her top thread was. I'd take it back to whoever did it, unless it was a friend or a relative who was trying to do you a favor. It almost looks like the stitching made holes.
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