Thanks for posting this I will keep this in mind the next time I face a similar problem - SO much better than redoing such a big section! Pictures please :-)
AngeliaNR
01-24-2014 09:27 PM
I have found my garment sewing experiences helpful in quilting, too. Great work!
Shirlrh
01-25-2014 05:31 AM
That's great. Sometimes you have to be inventive!
MaryAnnMc
01-25-2014 05:41 AM
So, so glad that worked! I understand the frustration. We'd love to see a photo, though.
Judi in Ohio
01-25-2014 06:21 AM
Originally Posted by GingerK
(Post 6532384)
I have been working on DGD#2's quilt for what seems like forever. It has caused me more grief and frustration than any other single thing I have ever sewn (and I have been sewing for almost half a century!) I kept the machine quilting to a minimum--just shadow stitching around each picture and sashing. I noticed that one side border seemed to be a bit 'stretched'. When I tried to put on the binding, yep, that side went all pleated and wonky. After several tries, I was ready to either throw it into the UFO bin (NOT an option. This thing has cost me waaay too much time and money and DGD loves it already) or clench my teeth and start taking out the quilting and replace the border.
BUT....as a last resort, I decided to try something from my clothing sewing days, and sewed a couple of gathering lines on the ^&*$!#^% border. I then eased it, like you would ease a set-in sleeve, and sewed on the binding, holding my breath all the way. And it worked! It WORKED!!! The excess fabric is not noticeable--the offending border doesn't even look 'puffier' than the others.
DGD's quilt is F I N I S H E D!! And I am ready to pour myself a nice long congratulatory drink. 'Necessity definitely IS the mother of Invention'
Congrats on powering thru. Sometimes the mistakes will drive you nuts. I'm putting a quilt together and making the same mistake, time and time again. Rip a block, sew a block, oops, rip, sew, until I finally figured it out!!! From my embroidery I know there are no mistakes, just creative opportunities. You got very creative. Congratulations.
bjchad
01-25-2014 07:16 AM
Where there is a will there is a way. Thanks for sharing, i may need to use it myself sometime.
katesnanna
01-25-2014 07:19 AM
Congratulations but where's the pics?
farmquilter
01-25-2014 07:23 AM
Originally Posted by ube quilting
(Post 6532616)
Well I want to see this beauty! I like your fix for the border and will keep it in mind for the future. TXS
peace
ME TOO, you are a creature of invention!
dianeinsterling
01-25-2014 07:26 AM
Congratulation on finishing!!!
flybreit
01-25-2014 07:46 AM
Thank you so much for sharing this! I too am working on a grandchild's quilt (with fabrics from deceased great grand) and feel I've made every rookie mistake on the list!
1. I wish I had seen this last week - before I took the borders loose and shortened them where pieced along the edge of the top ;
2. This may be just what I need to get any remaining fullness out of those ornery borders!
I guess the more emotionally involved we are with a project, the more we stress over it (and the more problems I have with it).
