Quilt seems too short
I want to give my GD the quilt I lovingly made for her with her favorite colors. She is off to college next month. However, because I took so long to finish it ,I think it will be too short in length. I did not take into account that she would grow 2 to 3" taller. It was only the second bigger quilt I made and did not think ahead. I had it LA'd and I sewed the binding on by hand which took me a long time . I don't suppose someone would have an answer to my dilemma? She is going to college in Florida and could use this weight of quilt.
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Yes I made my daughter a quilt that became too short for her. I made another border by sewing batting backing and front fabric together on one side then adding it around the border of the original quilt to make it bigger. A quilt as you go technique as it were.See Sewing with Nancy's site to get a better explanation on "quilt as you go" as for the additional quilting, if you add 4 finished inches or less you may not have to aorry about it. Good luck-if I can help any further PM me Best stitches
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I would give it to her the way it is. I am sure she will love it and use it well. :)
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Originally Posted by biotechlady
(Post 5395546)
I would give it to her the way it is. I am sure she will love it and use it well. :)
Were you/she planning to use it as a 'cuddle quilt' or a 'bed quilt'? |
Give it to her. She will be in bed all cuddled up under it. If it is a lap quilt, she will do the same.
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I think I would leave it the way it is, going off to college she will use it as you originally planned it. our daughters snuggled and wrapped in theirs- as did the roommates no size is too small by a few inches
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I agree... give it to her as is. My daughter has many quilts I have made all over her house - most are not as tall as she is (5'11"), but she can sure snuggle under them for a nap or TV watching. Your GD will love it because you made it with love....
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I agree, leave it alone, it has the most important thing....your LOVE....nothing more is required.....you can always make another for Christmas.....
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Give it to her as is. You will be disappointed if you start to mess with it. I am sure she will love it. Having a quilt to toss on your lap and snuggle under when you pull an all nighter studying is perfect.
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I agree. Your grand will love the quilt even if it is just a tad short. You took the time to make it for her on her new adventure, she will feel the warmth of the love radiating from each stitch!
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