What to Do When Backing and Batting are Too Short
07-28-2013, 08:24 AM
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What to Do When Backing and Batting are Too Short
UUggggggghhhhhhh I was so tickled with how this quilt was turning out. I am at my last row and I see that I have cut the batting and the backing too short. I must have been so excited to get started with my new Bailey, that I didn't measure right. Nothing I can do now but deal with it. I'll have to cut about 4 inches off of the bottom.
07-28-2013, 08:47 AM
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to add the batting, butt one edge against the other and zig zag the new piece on. for the backing, sew the new piece on with tighter stitches and press the seam open. as the others have said, no one will notice.
07-28-2013, 08:48 AM
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Absolutely!! Once it is quilted no one will know that you did not plan it that way. I have used the extra strip as a large quilt label. Turned out unique and very pretty. You really don't want to change the size of the top!
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07-28-2013, 08:51 AM
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For the backing, you aren't restricted to adding a piece to the bottom. An interesting effect is achieved by slashing the backing diagonally somewhere near the middle and inserting a strip of contrasting fabric. Creates a bit of excitement in the backing. And no one will know the batting was pieced.
07-28-2013, 11:27 AM
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I went ahead and trimmed it off. I couldn't split it in the center, it was already completely quilted except for the last row. I would have had to take it off the frame and add to it, then put it back on the frame. It isn't ruined, it's just 4 inches shorter. Once I get the binding on it won't be noticeable unless you look at the top and bottom at the same time.
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