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08-30-2015, 10:08 AM

#41

Chasing Hawk

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Being Native American, anything I make is never perfect. To make something "perfect" is to mock our Creator.
I would fix the larger noticeable mistakes and leave one small piece, like on the edge as is.

08-30-2015, 11:05 AM

#42

MadQuilter

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That's an easy one to applique. Once you have the small area fixed, just quilt over it again and it will be as right as rain.

08-30-2015, 11:57 AM

#43

Windblown

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Here is another thought, Your name attached to this quilt. What if the buyer points out your mistake to everyone she shows it to? Will it affect your business?
I would have to correct this mistake just for my own piece of mind.
I'm so sorry that this happened to you, I do take photos of my quilts at different stages, while they are up on the wall, put them on my puter and give them a good look over, even rotate the photo. I have caught many mistakes early on by doing this. Good luck on your quilt.

08-30-2015, 12:33 PM

#44

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by verna2197

I have made a quilt and already taken it and had it quilted. I could have sworn everything was fine with it. Got it back from the quilter and lookee here. Tell me please how to fix this mess. I have this quilt sold and am so so upset about it.

Thank you
Verna2197

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My screw up blocks

"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!" Sorry, could not resist, but it does give your quilt a whole new meaning. (or get the seam ripper and do some "frog" sewing.)

08-30-2015, 12:38 PM

#45

ScubaK

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I personally like it!!!
Kirsten

08-30-2015, 12:56 PM

#46

donac

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Now you have me nervous. I have the same quilt cut out and started for my niece's wedding. You can bet I will be checking it .

08-30-2015, 03:07 PM

#47

SuzzyQ

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Get the seam ripper going and fix the mistake. I would bet that the thought of doing this is worse than the actual doing. Good luck!

08-30-2015, 03:15 PM

#48

Friday1961

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[COLOR=#362F2D]>>>>>gently take (rip quietly) out the square, and and turn it around. Hand sew it in and then very gently quilt it the same way either by hand or by your sewing machine.

08-30-2015, 03:55 PM

#49

sewwhat85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

Surprised that your LAQ didn't notice it either and contacted you. If it bother you, I would just applique the correct squares over the mistake and only you and I will know about it.

I have made some mistakes with Bargello strips putting the strip upside down but I caught it before I quilted it.

This is also how I would solve the problem

08-30-2015, 04:00 PM

#50

sewwhat85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lindaschipper

My question is why didn't your long arm quilter see it and call you to ask about it first before quilting it? Even if it was already on the frame, she should have done it. Would have saved you time and effort. Best to get the ripper out.

A long arm quilter only sees a small portion of the quilt at a time when quilting. she may have not noticed the mistake. Also is it her job to point out mistakes? That can be very touchy situation.