Originally Posted by
QuiltingByCourtney
-I believe if it were me I would squeeze it together as best I could then hand stitch it together very tightly with a thread that blends with your fabric...she will never notice it in the grand scheme of things...
best of luck, very nice job at your free motion too
I agree completely. From your picture, it looks like the top fabric is folded under along the open edge, so I think you could hand stitch it down nicely with tiny stitches. I know you said you've never done applique, but if you've ever hemmed clothing with stitches which barely show, do it that way. Just make the stitches very close together so it holds up to future use. Lovely quilt. Lovely gift! Take some deep breaths. Good job! (And don't tell the recepient all the things you think are "wrong", because none of them matter!)
