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11-14-2010, 01:41 PM

#51

Tcharlie

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This is a long shot, but how about spray water on it like starch and then iron it and see if it will flatten or stretch out.

11-14-2010, 02:15 PM

#52

sueisallaboutquilts

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Deema, I totally understand how you feel, I really do. BUT I think the quilt looks beautiful! The others gave you some good advice and I hope something works for you
I love it- keep us posted :D

11-14-2010, 02:18 PM

#53

watterstide

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Originally Posted by oatw13

I am sure it can't be as bad as you think. Do you have a picture?

You could try re-washing it on a gentle cycle and then gently stretching it back out to shape and air dry it. This sometimes works with sweaters, it may work with your quilt.

I am curious to see what others say.

exactly, rewash and "block it" post a picture for us.
i would give it to her after you try to fix it..it was made with love..and maybe it will bring some tears and laughter.

11-14-2010, 02:19 PM

#54

np3

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I don't see anything wrong with it. I like the look when it does that. I'd just try to iron the edges. The binding is the only thing that really looks changed.

11-14-2010, 02:20 PM

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dsb38327

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If you want to make her smile, you can add a copy of this post to the gift. :thumbup:

11-14-2010, 02:23 PM

#56

watterstide

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Quote:

Originally Posted by watterstide

Quote:

Originally Posted by oatw13

exactly, rewash and "block it" post a picture for us.
i would give it to her after you try to fix it..it was made with love..and maybe it will bring some tears and laughter.

sorry, i just saw the picture..it is a beautiful quilt, she will be wrapped in love when she snuggles in it!!

11-14-2010, 02:45 PM

#57

CindyBee

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I keep looking at the before and after pictures and all I see is a beautiful quilt that has been washed and dried. It looks pretty normal to me. I'd give it a press and present it with pride.

11-14-2010, 03:14 PM

#58

plainpat

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I guess my eyesight is worse than I knew, cause it looks good in the pic. I'd be proud to have it on my bed.

Can you press...steam etc & if you still aren't happy,just tell MIL the story.Let her take it from there. I'm betting she'll be so happy that you cared enough to make the quilt.You can buy a bottle of "wrinkle release".....sold in laundry dept. Supposed to take wrinkles out of fabric. You could also take it to a dry cleaner for an opinion.Buck up....it's lovely....you did good !

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Originally Posted by deema

*sigh* I don't even think it looks that bad in the pictures...if it was someone else posting it, I'd tell them so too. The close up didn't even show the extent of the puckering and screwed-up-ness.

I'm going to try ironing it and stretching the heck out of it...But I don't want my mother in law to have to keep up such high maintenance every time she washes it! I'll see how it does to wash and hang to dry...if it is still all screwy, I'll have to think of something else for her...