alderdweller

I haven't attempted a quilt in 3-4 years.
So, I am making this for my very first great-grandchild, and already discouraged! First off, I should have searched harder for my walking foot to quilt it....then, when it is quilted, I started cutting off the excess to bind it.
Oh my goodness, after swearing I had plenty of excess, I find myself short 1/4 - 1/2 inches on one side
What in the World do I do???
Should I add another border with a larger seam to catch the quilt top? If I do that, then my star points on the border will probably be lost
I suppose I could sew on a bit more backing to make up the loss, which I think will be ugly, but possibly the only way to fix this.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!

grannie cheechee

From a great great grandma. Ask yourself, will the baby notice if the side is a little narrower? Or will the baby love it because you made it? If it was mine, I would sew on the binding, and give it to the baby. We some times worry too much. The quilt is made with LOVE!

lscho4jm

You could do a rat tail quilt binding or use your tight zigzag stitch to finish the edges.

QuiltE

Ischo4jm ... Oh, please do tell me, what is this rat tail?

lscho4jm

I tried to attach a link but failed miserably. So, Google rat tail quilt binding or go to Pinterest and search there. It’s really easy to do and covers those “uh oh” issues. 🤣

Gemm

I'm honestly with Grannie Cheechee on this one - I also tend to dwell on the imperfections of my quilts but have learned that I seem to be the only one who notices them for the most part. I found myself rushing to finish a baby quilt last year as the giver was in hospice. It was far from perfect - my quilting had a couple of goofs, it was slightly off square, and the binding was a bit wobbly in spots - but I have since heard from the recipient a couple of times who has only spoken about how much it is loved and used. :-)

Just my thoughts/experiences...

OurWorkbench

Here are a couple links that I found for rattail binding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xi2sL8PT-U
https://www.nationalquilterscircle.c...hniques-003980

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)

Quiltwoman44

It's not that bad, not all quilts are the same and sometimes doing your own thing "makes the quilt", look at it a tad more and make a decision and finish it. So far it's looking very good!!

QuiltE

Thanks.
An interesting technique ....... but the name, totally gives me the creeps!!

osewme

What a beauty! I love how the stars extend out into the borders.
I feel the same say as Granny CheeChee. I'm not a perfectionist and I don't see where 1/4"-1/2" is a big issue. I've never known of a baby that took out a tape measure & checked their quilt. I would bind it & give it with love without pointing out the shortage.