folds in quilt after I got it back from LAQ
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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At this point, you can either add appliqués or stitch down the creases with matching thread as others have mentioned. I know that LA cannot perform miracles but if it was me, I would have appreciated a call to let me fix it before it was quilted down. The LA should have been able to see the problem as the quilt was loaded?
#12
I only do LA quilting for me. The one time I had my borders wavy (before I knew the right way to measure for borders) I didn't notice it until I about 1/4 of the quilting done. Not sure you would know it when it is loaded on the frame.
#13
I have had two come in that the borders were wavy, and of course it didn't show until I was almost done. I won't do it anymore, but I took those borders off and fixed them, (charged extra of course) took pictures of the before, and after showing why I had to do it, along with the extra fabric back to them. I explained to them the correct way of measuring for borders, hopefully they got it.
#14
This is a sticky situation,, as a LA quilter, you sure don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but anyone bringing a quilt to you needs to know just what you expect from the quilter... A check list would be good... I have done several for a friend that does not get her borders flat.. A LA can only do so much.. Bonnie Hunter has a wonder site that covers how to get your borders to lay flat... quiltville.com Sorry that happened to you.
#18
don't be nervous....just check your borders before you send it off. I always use the same 2 LA ladies and they do wonderful work. I had one quilt that would not lay right on the frame due to waves...this was a nightmare quilt. She gave back to me to fix...and it is still in a wadded up mess in the corner...don't know that I will ever fix this thing.
#19
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sweet Home Alabama
Posts: 3,140
I've never used a LA quilter before - never really had the extra money to pay them. Maybe someday. :-)
I do have a question tho. I always thought you quilted the quilt before putting the borders on. Do most people do the borders first?
I do have a question tho. I always thought you quilted the quilt before putting the borders on. Do most people do the borders first?
#20
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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The process is really no different than if you are hand quilting, using a DSM or LAQ.
Once the quilting is completed, then you do your binding.
Again, just the same as with the other types of quilting.
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