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quilting to camoflauge piecing flaws, any ideas?

quilting to camoflauge piecing flaws, any ideas?

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Old 07-29-2010, 07:55 AM
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Don't be so hard on yourself. I bet they want even notice. However you do have some good options that was stated above.
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Old 07-29-2010, 08:32 AM
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A cotton batting that shrinks a bit will hide both piecing and quilting irregularities after it's washed. Puckering is your friend.
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Old 07-29-2010, 01:18 PM
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Thank you all for the tips and the reassurance! I feel less apprehensive now.
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Old 07-29-2010, 01:42 PM
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Ha ha...puckering is your friend! I like that and it's so true. My Quilts for Kids was also a little off, but I sent it anyway. I didn't even take a picture of it. The child will still love it!!!
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:19 PM
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Once it's washed, you probably won't even notice. If it's that far off, maybe applique something over that spot. It can look intended, not like a coverup.

Unroll a few different color threads and see what looks good to you. I love variegated thread. I have a pretty yellow variegated that I've used on a few different quilts. If you are uncomfortable with FMQ, blending the thread to the fabric will help hide mistakes too. I often use a serpentine stitch instead of stitch in the ditch. It's much more forgiving when I can't stay in the ditch. :)
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Old 07-29-2010, 05:16 PM
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I've used a decorative stitch over some "unmatched points". Maybe that will help.
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