k3n

They're both beautiful! As others have said the quilting will take up the size a bit, doesn't look too wrinkly at all to me - gorgeous!

craftiladi

I think they both turned out very well. I would happy to recieve them and I truly hope they are appreciated.

virtualbernie

Sometimes fabrics shrink after washing...that's why you have so many quilters that wash their fabric before cutting it--I personally don't cause I don't like ironing all that yardage. Also quilting also can cause the quilt to come out shorter. At any rate, your quilts came out beautiful and I wouldn't stress over a little shrinkage :thumbup: :thumbup:

omak

Well, first of all <g> if your SIL can quilt, then she probably would not have asked you to make something for her?
Secondly, as a quilter, I think you did just fine ... a few years from now, when you see it again, washed and loved, you will be amazed at how well you did on your first few jobs, as well as how much you have progressed.
THIRDLY! If I were the recipient of your gifts, I would think that you did a TERRIFIC job ... you may not think it turned out all right, but I think is it just GREAT! I really like your blankie and changing pad, and I know that your niece/ nephew will get a real kick out of having her/his own blanket that was made for him with auntie's love BEFORE she ever even saw him! When kids get to be three, four, five ... (and, sometimes older <g>) they really like seeing and having the things they had when they were a "baby" ... and, hearing how cute, funny, and entertaining they were! You added a good thing for memories. <wave>
Good job! <wave>

Martina

I think they both very cute :-)

Elisabrat

They are so cute and they are JUST FINE.. Sheesh! And your stitch in the ditch is VERY good. They will be loved.

vjengels

What ruffles? You did a wonderful job on both projects, AND as soon as a baby's wrapped up in that you'll forget you even thought there was anything wrong with it. Good job!

Evelynquilts

They are all adorable.... :)

patricej

like everybody else, i think both of your quilts came out adorably.

i confess to having a chuckle when you complained that your waves aren't straight. aren't waves, by their very nature, NOT supposed to be straight?

as i said, i like your quilts. however, since you asked a technical question, i'll take a stab at helping you figure out the answer for future reference.

did you use a mid or high-loft polyester batting? the combination of tight quilting stitches, plus fluffy batting could have caused the ruffle. if that happens again, try adding some quilting to the outer border. it might flatten it back into shape.

ruffles can also happen when a longer piece of fabric is added. (e.g. border stip 2 is longer than border strip 1) if we force the longer strip to fit onto the short one, it'll cause a ruffle. since your top was flat before you quilted it, the culprit might be the binding. did you use bias binding and accidentally stretch it while stitching it onto the quilt?

i'd have to have been there to know exactly what caused the ruffling. those are just two possibilities to consider.

but consider them next time. enjoy these quilts as they are now. ;-)

butterjoy

I like it too!