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Lilrain 12-06-2010 11:32 PM

Was yur batting pre-washed? It looks like the batting may have shrunk a little more than the top. I always pre-wash my batting. But then again, if you used polyester batting it would not have shrunk. Maybe you did not have it stretched tight when you did the tying. Did you have it in a frame? back taped to a large table?

MerryQuilter 12-07-2010 03:46 AM

Quits are dimensional looks great!

chickadeee55 12-07-2010 03:53 AM

I would say it looks puffy and comfy. (like a comforter)Nice colors

just-sew-together 12-07-2010 04:01 AM

The wrinkles aren't objectionable ......but might be less noticeable if you added more ties. I love tie quilts but I try to keep the ties spaced about 3" apart then there is little worry about the batting shifting. Maybe do a sample block just to see if it lessens the wrinkled look.

BTW..... you did a great job! Keep up the good work.

rootyr 12-07-2010 04:03 AM

Nothing wrong with wrinkles!!

missmabeliowa 12-07-2010 04:11 AM

Personally, I think wrinkles give a quilt character. Nice job!
My thought would be maybe the batting didn't have a chance to settle b 4 u tied it OR maybe u had your backing stretched more than the top was. Who knows? I'm not an experienced quilter, but still, u got your 1st 1 accomplished and bet your excited wondering what you'll do next. Good luck.

texaspam 12-07-2010 04:41 AM

Between washing and using fabric softener and just plain use, I think the wrinkles will settle down. I wouldn't worry about it at all. Just enjoy your quilt. I don't get too stressed out about too much anymore. I do my best and let it go. Way to go on your finish. I have tied quilts before and I think it is backbreaking work to lean over that fabric to tie it. Congratulations on your finish!

sewred 12-07-2010 05:24 AM

I think it was the batting I used it was a "fluffy" batting. Also while hand sewing the binding on I probably wrinkled it up cause I'm really short! hahaha He said he loves it wrinkles and all!

Thank you all for the lovely comments I have to go I have tears in my eyes from all the warmth I feel from you all!

quilt3311 12-07-2010 05:42 AM

You might add a few more ties. Maybe halfway between the center ties and the corners. It will help hold things in place.

Confederate Rose 12-07-2010 06:19 AM

Don't worry about the wrinkling. Most of mine wrinkle. It's a quilt! I love the black and white.


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