jokir44

If that is the back does it even show on the front? I've heard to reverse directions on diagonal seams but I don't think I've ever heard it for straight line. I too am of the mind to leave it alone and give it a wash. You can still redo it if you want if the bath doesn't work enough for you. Only look at the front. then you won't be bothered.

illinois

Chevrons are "in" right now and I think it has created a nice secondary pattern. Unless that really bothers you, I'd leave it--at least for awhile to see how it does with time. If this is for competition, might think differently but, if it's for general use.... I'd use it.

institches33

You have created a design element!

sylviasmom

Happens to me all the time. But I think it is because I don't stretch/smooth the top tight enough. And sometime the backing also. Working on that.

mac

Before I would go through all the trouble of taking it out, I would see if ironing it with a little bit of steam would straighten it out. Since it is only in this section, it would be practical to try a small part of the section. If it looks good after you do a very little section, then steam iron the whole section that is puckered. Be sure that the steam is not too hot.

Not knowing what your sewing machine is like when it sews, it looks to me that your stitch size maybe too small. I would enlarge the stitch a bit next time. I would also try using the same fabric and batting and do a sample piece to see if enlarging the stitch would help this problem. That way you see if this solves this problem for next time.

I also noticed that in the lower right hand corner of the picture that your top thread is coming through. You may also want to loosen the tension just a bit. Make sure you note where the tension is before you start changing anything. I usually write it down on a piece of paper, so that I don't forget and can put the tension back to where it started when you finish the project. Ask me how I know this... my mind can be a steel trap somedays and other days it is like a colander.

RosaSharon

I would leave it because I would surely get a little hole somewhere by ripping it. What I have done to prevent this was to resort to the much maligned starch. First I put the fabric through the washer and dryer. No detergent, rinse cycle, gentle cycle. The shrinkage happens in the hot dryer from the pounding. This tightens the weave and makes it easier to work with. Then spray starch. I mix the Stay-Flo (in the blue bottle) with water following the directions for a light starch. This keeps the backing nice and flat. Then spray adhesive. I don't starch the top pieces of the quilt. (I bought a really nice spray bottle from amazon.) Meanwhile, I think yours looks fine. The back won't be seen anyway, and once it is laundered it will tighten the fibers and most of the excess will be minimal.

Jules51

Wash it first, and then decide.

Jingle

If it were mine and was for me I for sure would not rip it. Probably wouldn't even if for someone else. Washing and drying finished quilts hide a multitude of things. Large stitch would help lots and quilting next to quilting does to.

coopah

This happened to me about a month ago on a bedrunner. I sent it, wrinkles (on th back of the quilt) and all to a friend. She loves it and hasn't mentioned the wrinkles. So even if it's a gift, unless the person is a quilter, they won't notice! Just sayin'. I don't think you'll notice after awhile, either, if you keep it.

magicmoonmusings

Ohh I REALLY like this as a design element. Besides the work, ripping might create a hole. Leave it and enjoy the lovely texture when it's been washed.