Need advice on mismatched seams
03-06-2014, 09:08 AM
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I made this pattern called Exploding Stars out of thousands of scraps using a technique where I arranged the squares on a grid of very thin fusible interfacing and then sewed all the vertical seams, cut through the interfacing, ironed the seams open, and then did the same with all the horizontal seams. I will never use this technique again, because it was too difficult to cut the seams and iron them open on such a large scale. I might do it in smaller blocks, and then put the blocks together by more conventional techniques. In any case, the result has some problems, as you can see from the close-up--the diagonal lines did not fit together well, I don't know exactly why, because all the stars are fine. In any case, I don't think it would be possible to open those seams and fix it. Do you have any suggestions for how I can deal with those diagonal lines? I thought maybe I could use a satin stitch in the quilting to cover up the problem. What do you think? I'd appreciate any other ideas as well.
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Carol
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Carol
03-06-2014, 10:13 AM
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On the close up shot I can see where the diagonal lines zag or zig a bit, however, when I look at the first picture, all I see is one spectacular quilt that is bright, cheerful and beautiful. Don't sweat the small stuff, by the time the quilt is quilted I doubt you'll see the slight discrepancies. Don't be so hard on yourself, you did a fantastic job.
03-06-2014, 10:33 AM
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I know how you feel when something isn't perfect, but unless you are planning to enter it into a quilt show, it doesn't need to be exactly perfect. I love quits not because they are perfect, but because I can see the love the quilter put into making it. This quilt is fabulous!
03-06-2014, 11:04 AM
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using a satin stitch is a great idea. it sounds like extra work, though, and i'm sure that's not your intention! the more stitches you have [per inch] would be more noticeable and it may look a bit off kilter when you would sew a long length that way. you would be drawing more attention to those areas, & that's NOT what you want. I agree with others that after it is quilted you will barely notice it. can't wait to see it quilted. i'm glad you showed the closeup--i'm considering doing one of those, and it's interesting to see how the florals show thru on a light background.
03-06-2014, 11:21 AM
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I have used your method dozens of times...though usually i work in 20 inch segments --- the width of my interfacing - and have never had this problem...so i am really sorry that you had trouble. HOWEVER - agree 100% with dunster and others - it is a spectacular quilt - and once quilted and washed, i don't think you will notice the off sets. It's a beautiful scrappy.
03-06-2014, 11:45 AM
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It's a pretty quilt. To me it looks like the small off-sets are intentional! Or you could choose to look at it that way. It adds character to the diagonals. You could satin stitch over all the seams but that is a whole lot of thread and time.
03-06-2014, 11:48 AM
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your quilt is great, leave it alone, unless you're looking so close, you can't see it.
if a friend is looking that close and points it out, they're not a friend. who cares
what the quilt police say. use it and enjoy it, it came out beautiful.
if a friend is looking that close and points it out, they're not a friend. who cares
what the quilt police say. use it and enjoy it, it came out beautiful.
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