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I have tied baby quilts and it is very, very easy and less stressful. Also, they come out beautiful. Give it a try, you will be very pleased.
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I prefer to piece the tops, but I also enjoy the quilting, and have quilted all the tops I've made. When I was a newbie, I just quilted in the ditch or 1/4" away from the seams and it worked great and it was easy!
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When I finish these 2 baby quilts I will let you all see the quilting I do for the babies, its not anything like Ive seen I here but I just practice and bearly called quilting but the babies dont mind lol. All I have left is the binding yeahhhhh. thanks for the quilt class and the challenge seems to be working for me lol
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Originally Posted by gaigai
OK, I decided to make a baby quilt for one of my best friend's grandbaby. Born in August. Got the top done (love it) and made the sandwich, but I just cannot get the quilting. I have ripped it out more than six times. I HATE QUILTING!!!!! I HATE IT, I HATE IT, I HATE IT! I swear I would rather re-marry my ex than every quilt anything again! (And that is SO not going to happen) So, I am not going to finish it. I may take it up to my LQS and see if I can pay someone there to do it. It's just a baby quilt, so it's way too small to send to my LAQ'r. Otherwise, I'm gonna sew a big X from corner to corner and use it for a dog bed, or a bath mat or a cleaning rag. Note to self: NO MORE SMALL QUILTS!!
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Don't give up on the quilt. Tie it, but have the ties on the back and have the little stitches on the front. They will be unobtrusive if you use matching yarn or pearl cotton. Tie the tails securely and cut them short so baby can't get its fingers caught in the ties and cut off the circulation to a little finger. The ties will go fast, you will have saved the quilt, and the recipient will love it. Good luck!
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I swear I would rather re-marry my ex than ever quilt anything again! (And that is SO not going to happen)
You are one funny lady. This cracked me up. Sorry the quilting didn't work out for you, but you made my day. |
I learned to quilt on my own. I did watch my Mom a few times. But decided I can do this. Bought cheaters clothe and tried it. And I loved it. I have quilted for Quilts Unlimited in Williamsburg, Va. And also Cabin Creek Quilts in Malden, WV. I gave them up and make extra money by quilting for others. In between working construction jobs. I'm setting her right now working on a table runner. It's almost done on the quilting part.
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Hope you found someone to quilt it for you.
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{HUG} This too shall pass. Tie it and be happy again. :thumbup:
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Yes, good idea. Tie it with yarn. It will probably look great. I tie a lot of my baby quilts.
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Originally Posted by chickadeee55
How about tying it with yarn, like they did in the old days. I have done a few of my baby quilts like that, and people really thought it was cute.
You can match the yarn to the colors in your quilt. And it will save you some money. |
Cam you stitch in the ditch?? Or simply tie it with crochet thread or embroidery floss. I am quilting a baby quilt right now and it has been a long time since I've quilted a panel quilt and I'm having trouble following the lines, partly because I had cataract surgery on both eyes and have not been able to get new glasses yet so I can't see very well right now, and partly, I think, because I have not done it for so long. I'm glad that babies are not picky and I'm just going to do the best I can and let it go at that.
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I have been away from quilting awhile also. And started back this winter. I have to have bright lights by my chair to quilt. Especially on dark fabric. It takes awhile to get back into quilting again.
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Don't ever feel you can't melt down with us. We have all done it. I personally feel like everyone needs a good melt down once in a while. It's cleansing like a good cry.
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Why don't you just tie it?
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Why not just tie with with pretty embroidery thread?
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somewhere here you said it is too small to send off to your quilter. As a quilter (who doesn't like to piece) I can say I love to do a small one once in a while that I will actually get paid for. It is refreshing, and gives me an opportunity to try out some new things that I wouldn't want to have to repeat over and over on a big one. Ask your quilter she may love to do it for you.
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OH my it sounds lik she was grrrrrr and it sounds like she is going to get it fixed. Nice folks.
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I say tie it!!
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Originally Posted by kwhite
I say tie it!!
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I think the point most are making, gaigai, is ...please don't just throw it away or store it. Either tie it, and then give it away, or send it along to a person who does charity quilts who will then finish it somehow and give it away or get it to the quilt shop and let them finish it.
The title sounds like you plan on throwing it away. That idea pains most of us...too expensive of a hobby to do that. :) |
There are many church groups and guilds that donate to needy, deserving people (missionaries, hospitals, orphanages, rescue groups, police, firefighters, etc). My guild's work goes to the community's volunteer groups and hospital. We take donated fabric, too.
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I LOVE, making tops, but hate making quilts. SID is a good idea if your stitching is straight or its back to the ripper. Try a wavy, curvy line near the joins and it won't be obvious that your lines aren't straight.
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Originally Posted by Hen3rietta
If it bothers you that much then getting rid of it is a sensible solution. I've had things like that and every time I see them I get irritated all over again. Best to get it out of your sight and system and get on with what gives you pleasure and serenity.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Originally Posted by gaigai
Originally Posted by kwhite
I say tie it!!
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Maybe you could SITD? I just did one this way.
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I keep checking on you here to see what you wound up doing. Also am anxious to see a picture
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Originally Posted by chickadeee55
How about tying it with yarn, like they did in the old days. I have done a few of my baby quilts like that, and people really thought it was cute.
You can match the yarn to the colors in your quilt. And it will save you some money. Good Luck. |
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