Threads all over back of flimsy after washing
#13
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Sorry you are having problems with your quilt. The long seams could be folded back. Lay a long ruler over them keeping the 1/4 inch seam and trim with rotary cutter.
The piece that disintegrated can be carefully removed and replaced with a new piece.
best wishes rescuing your quilt.
The piece that disintegrated can be carefully removed and replaced with a new piece.
best wishes rescuing your quilt.
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FYI- I'm trimming it with scissors or nippers in one hand and the vacuum cleaner hose in the other. If I've got to clean the Aegean stables, I may as well share the data from the research. Experimented with using electric hair clippers, which worked well, but it was really easy to accidentally clip a seam allowance. Hahaha, now that's rubbing salt in an open wound.
I'm just a little less than half done.
I'm just a little less than half done.
#20
I have a top from the late 1800's that I washed. I wish I could have seen the look on my face when I realized what I'd done. I get it out about every 5 years and work on trimming and pressing.
One totally fun thing you could do is quilt it that side up, just press it good so it lies flat.
A one of a kind rag quilt. Quilt it about 2" apart. Straight line quilting would go great with a service quilt!
One totally fun thing you could do is quilt it that side up, just press it good so it lies flat.
A one of a kind rag quilt. Quilt it about 2" apart. Straight line quilting would go great with a service quilt!
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