I know its bad and hopeless but I just wanted to ask
12-11-2018, 09:20 AM
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My 2 cents: Slightly cutting the backing to get the fabric to lay flat and placing an appliqué or blocks that blend with the front might work. Also, once the quilt is washed, the shrinkage may take away much of the problem. Unfortunately, looks like many of us have dealt with the same situation. If it isn't going to the county fair, don't be too hard on yourself!
12-11-2018, 09:34 AM
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quilt back problems
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
How fussy is your son? Will he really mind that there are a puckers in the back or for that matter even notice? Washing in hot water and drying in the dryer covers a multitude of sins! 
he would treasure your efforts and overlooks the mistakes.
12-11-2018, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
The ones at the edge I would take out the border and redo. I had a patterned back with a pleat once and I pinned one side and pressed with my iron towards the pins until the backing was flat with a pleat in the backing. I then used an invisible layer stitch to stitch the pleat down hiding the extra fabric. You can’t even see it but it would be more noticeable with a plain back. If you can get most of it fixed, put the label over the worse spot?
12-11-2018, 12:03 PM
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That's exactly what I was going to recommend... wash that puppy and I bet you'll never know!
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
How fussy is your son? Will he really mind that there are a puckers in the back or for that matter even notice? Washing in hot water and drying in the dryer covers a multitude of sins!
12-11-2018, 12:34 PM
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I also feel your pain. Been there done that. As the Chinese saying goes (modified for quilters): A long ripping journey starts with the first stitch.
As a lot of others have said, "It doesn't take as long as you would think." Either watch a mindless movie or listen to a book on tape/cd/etc.
I use my small battery operated clippers by Wahl. You can get them at Walmart for about $10 or Amazon for about $8. These are the same clippers that they sell at quilt shows and sell for $25. My friend bought one at a quilt show and just about fainted when she took off the seller's label. Here is the website for Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Pocket-P...NARAK02T4&th=1
As a lot of others have said, "It doesn't take as long as you would think." Either watch a mindless movie or listen to a book on tape/cd/etc.
I use my small battery operated clippers by Wahl. You can get them at Walmart for about $10 or Amazon for about $8. These are the same clippers that they sell at quilt shows and sell for $25. My friend bought one at a quilt show and just about fainted when she took off the seller's label. Here is the website for Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Pocket-P...NARAK02T4&th=1
12-12-2018, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
How fussy is your son? Will he really mind that there are a puckers in the back or for that matter even notice? Washing in hot water and drying in the dryer covers a multitude of sins!
12-12-2018, 08:19 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by mac
I also feel your pain. Been there done that. As the Chinese saying goes (modified for quilters): A long ripping journey starts with the first stitch.
As a lot of others have said, "It doesn't take as long as you would think." Either watch a mindless movie or listen to a book on tape/cd/etc.
I use my small battery operated clippers by Wahl. You can get them at Walmart for about $10 or Amazon for about $8. These are the same clippers that they sell at quilt shows and sell for $25. My friend bought one at a quilt show and just about fainted when she took off the seller's label. Here is the website for Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Pocket-P...NARAK02T4&th=1
As a lot of others have said, "It doesn't take as long as you would think." Either watch a mindless movie or listen to a book on tape/cd/etc.
I use my small battery operated clippers by Wahl. You can get them at Walmart for about $10 or Amazon for about $8. These are the same clippers that they sell at quilt shows and sell for $25. My friend bought one at a quilt show and just about fainted when she took off the seller's label. Here is the website for Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Pocket-P...NARAK02T4&th=1
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