I could cry right now.
#161
It doesn't look bad really. I would wash it againwith cold water on a gentle cycle and dry it flat on the floor somewhere...pat it out and stretch it into shape....some people like this look, it makes it look cozy and I know a friends who does this on purpose.
#162
It is so pretty. Maybe just press it really good or maybe wet it and then lay it flat to dry. I'm just a beginner so what do I know? I really do like it though. After drying it flat, I think I'd take it to a cleaners and have it PRESSED REALLY GOOD!
#165
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Originally Posted by laceybritt
Woah!! Right when I posted the pic came up. Honestly, I can see the difference, but it does not look that bad. She does not know what it looked like before it was washed.
I agree that it prob not as bad to others as you because you know what it looked like before.
It looks cosy and I love the fabrics you used.
IMO she will love it.
I agree that it prob not as bad to others as you because you know what it looked like before.
It looks cosy and I love the fabrics you used.
IMO she will love it.
#167
I agree with scrapykate, iron it. I'v had some that looked that way after first washing. I ironed it and it looked fine. It had a bit of texture, but that was due to the close quilting I had done, and I love the feel of the texture.
Please try ironing it. I am sure it will be fine. It's gorgeous!
Please try ironing it. I am sure it will be fine. It's gorgeous!
#169
Originally Posted by deema
I FINALLY finished my MIL's Christmas gift quilt...with just two weeks to spare, because we're celebrating early. I finished hiding all of my loose threads last night and threw it in the wash...I took it out today and it's shrunk and distorted and puckered and I am so sad. I pre-washed all of my fabric (front and back)...I think the batting is what shrunk (it is a cotton/poly blend but I don't know the ratio because I bought it second hand without packaging or anything)...It looks awful. I feel awful. I can't give this as a gift to somebody...it's terrible! I'm so sad. It's shrunk AT LEAST four inches!!!
:cry:
Now what am I supposed to to about MIL's Christmas gift?!? AHHHHHH
:cry:
Now what am I supposed to to about MIL's Christmas gift?!? AHHHHHH
#170
Originally Posted by deema
Here are pics...Gah. It doesn't look NEARLY as bad in the pics as it does in person...
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