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Whoever cut this piece of fabric for you when you bought it really screwed up--and also cheated you out of usable fabric. This is one reason I always make sure I have or buy at least 1/2 yard more of large pieces of fabric.
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Originally Posted by Vicki W
(Post 5487854)
You got it exactly, The backing is on, the quilt is quilted and I NEVER should have tried to take a short cut.
Now I have a side that is too short. can I piece the other side with a strip too so that they will match and bind? |
I love Prism99's suggestion. Going to try that on my next quilt!
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Originally Posted by quiltmom04
(Post 5488000)
We're you going to bring the fabric around from the back as a finishing edge? Or are you planning to actually add a separate binding? If you just tore off what you were going to wrap around, not a problem - just use a traditional binding. I guess I don't know how you were trying to tear through quilting.
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You are doing fine. In a few days, you'll smile at your 'design'.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
(Post 5484385)
One of my favorite ways to piece a backing is to make a diagonal cut through the main fabric (not necessarily from corner to corner, just diagonal) and piece a strip of contrasting fabric in-between the cut edges. Creates a slash across the back that is quite attractive!
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Originally Posted by Vicki W
(Post 5487854)
You got it exactly, The backing is on, the quilt is quilted and I NEVER should have tried to take a short cut.
Now I have a side that is too short. can I piece the other side with a strip too so that they will match and bind? |
Originally Posted by MillieH
(Post 5488272)
Whoever cut this piece of fabric for you when you bought it really screwed up--and also cheated you out of usable fabric. This is one reason I always make sure I have or buy at least 1/2 yard more of large pieces of fabric.
I'm sure by now you've figured something out but you know this is going to be going round and round in my head tonight while my subconscious tries to understand!!! LOL! I hope it has all worked out for you. |
Originally Posted by mosquitosewgirl
(Post 5484284)
I agree with Cheryl. But...if that doesn't work, I would cut the piece in half and use a strip of one or more of your other fabrics from the front, sewn into the middle to enlarge your piece. Then square it up and cut to size. They will think you did it on purpose to make it more interesting! Good luck!
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She can't add in the center because it's already quilted. While trimming the quit for binding, she trimmed too much (by tearing and the grain was a little crooked), so the additions have to be on the sides. It will be fine. I'm waiting for a picture.
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