Originally Posted by
QuiltE
"............ I think if you heavy quilt it, you can get it stabilized. I wouldn't go with SITD, as that would leave the open areas more apt to show the shrinkage.
Instead head towards some sort of an all over pattern, where the stitching will cross the seam lines as well as stabilize the fabric...................."
I agree with QuiltE. Loose quilting will not keep everything in place. I would not rip this again. I would quilt it (semi heavily) and call it done. Tell the lady to only wash it in cold water. That will help with the shrinkage. Hope to hear how she loves this quilt. Ellen