I had one with similar issues - my Mom had made it for a sister over 35 years ago. I think she gave up on it for the same reason. I went to put in on the LA frame and realized it was not going to work.

I fixed the outer borders as best I could( lots of ripping, resizing and resewing) then quilted motifs in it, so I could ease the fullness in between the stitching. Worked out very well, and once washed, you really could not tell there was a few inches of extra fullness in the middle.

This is the quilt - after quilting. I did a motif in each pedal with no stitching going between them. I don't think I could have avoided tucks if I did a panto or something like a meander.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ps4a755a48.jpg

Lovely quilt, the colors are beautiful. Also consider a fluffier batting. That will help take up some of the fullness.

thanks for the motif hint

i had thought of a fluffier batting also. thanks

Nan, you did it very well. Large meander or modifiable motifs might be best . Any angle mishaps are the most difficult to fix, speaking from experience here, lol!

I think it will straighten out more when quilted and washed.

it looks wonderful

Cathy, that quilt is stunning!

Very pretty quilts. I find a large meander or large stipple helps. Just not stitching too close to each other. Keeping pleats or too much puckering from forming.

I’m so glad you took the time to rescue this wonderful top. The quilting may do wonders, and I hope you share pictures of the finished product.