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Geri B 03-29-2014 08:13 AM


Originally Posted by PaperPrincess (Post 6640777)
I would not fix unless the quilter OKAYS it, and then make sure you charge $10 an hour, including the time it takes to rip, sew and re-press the top!
If she wants you to just do 'the best you can' I would charge extra. It's going to take you additional time to manipulate the fullness.
If you have any, I would add a layer of a fluffier batting just on the borders, and quilt a piano key easing the fullness as you go.

Just located this video. The woman is a genius!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPHsBYa36W0


Her solution to the prob is excellent.....and the finished quilt is lovely....when I run across a wavy border along with planning a design that will "eat" that fullness, I will raise my speed just a bit...more stitches per inch will also pull in some of that fullness....

ManiacQuilter2 03-29-2014 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by suebee (Post 6640708)
I would call her and have her make the call.

YES, this is EXACTLY what you need to do.

Craftnut 03-29-2014 10:47 AM

I'm glad you called her to have her fix the borders. I think you did both of you a favor, she learns why the borders need to be done right, and you have saved yourself a big headache both now and in the future!!

I have had to send quite a few people to the border tutorial. See the links forum.


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