Help with a quilt
#13
I had an experience that was similar to some extent. I struggled and made a quilt top and dove in to free motion quilting being quite sure I knew what I was doing. When I finished, I flipped the quilt over and found tucks, eyelashes and generally a mess. Lessons learned. So, after much contemplation, methodically picked out all of the quilting and started over. From that point on this has been my favorite quilt that I use frequently. After spending so much time with the piece, how could I not hold it close when I need some quilt comfort.
#14
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You said the "front is in excellent condition." Do you love it, or really like it? I would use that as your guide. It doesn't sound like it's heavily quilted. I personally love to do things that may salvage something 'old". I've had people tell me they think doing so is a waste of time, but I get such a sense of personal satisfaction from fixing something. You have to be the judge!
#15
Barbie, I may be embarking on the same thing. I made a quilt last year that I love but did a terrible job machine quilting it. I can't stand looking at it!
But my skills are improving so I may take out the quilting and redo it.
I think I'll tackle it while we binge watch one of the Netflix series we're watching.
I know I won't enjoy it the way it looks now but the top came out really nice and it was a challenge for me.
But my skills are improving so I may take out the quilting and redo it.
I think I'll tackle it while we binge watch one of the Netflix series we're watching.
I know I won't enjoy it the way it looks now but the top came out really nice and it was a challenge for me.