Help please !
08-10-2015, 05:10 PM
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Help please !
I ripped a whole in the baby quilt that I am making while using a stitch ripper. The tear is irregular shaped and about 1 inch long. I would hate to disassemble the quilt to get to the tear. Is there a product out there that will mend a tear ?
I could just kick myself for being so careless !
I could just kick myself for being so careless !
08-10-2015, 05:36 PM
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You could try to put some fusible stabilizer inside the rip and press.
You could try a cute little patch or 2 to make it look like your intended an applique to be there.
Or, you could very carefully remove the block with the rip and hand sew in a new piece.
Anyone else, I'm out of ideas?
You could try a cute little patch or 2 to make it look like your intended an applique to be there.
Or, you could very carefully remove the block with the rip and hand sew in a new piece.
Anyone else, I'm out of ideas?
08-10-2015, 05:43 PM
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I would remove the block...or appliqué over the rip...any repair would show....it happened to me...on the Vick however...on my longsrm....and I appliqués hearts on the Bsck..more then one so it looked like a plan...it happens...
08-10-2015, 06:52 PM
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I ripped a whole in the baby quilt that I am making while using a stitch ripper. The tear is irregular shaped and about 1 inch long. I would hate to disassemble the quilt to get to the tear. Is there a product out there that will mend a tear ?
I could just kick myself for being so careless !
I could just kick myself for being so careless !
08-10-2015, 06:52 PM
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Could we see a picture of the quilt? I did see one quilt that had a big "paint" looking splat on it that really looked cute. This site has some cute ideas http://happytownapplique.com/paint-s...roidery-design Another splatter design https://images.search.yahoo.com/imag...e&fr=yfp-t-252
Or you could applique some toys or teddy bears or flowers, stems & leaves. If you haven't already quilted it, then just remove that block and insert a new piece of fabric.
Or you could applique some toys or teddy bears or flowers, stems & leaves. If you haven't already quilted it, then just remove that block and insert a new piece of fabric.
08-10-2015, 07:10 PM
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Sometimes it's quicker and easier just to take it apart and replace the piece than it is to come up with another acceptable idea. We've all had moments like that, so don't beat yourself up over it.
08-10-2015, 07:37 PM
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My first choice would be to take out that block and replace it.
My second choice would be to put a piece of fusible web under it, fuse it, then creatively quilt over the rip, so it won't fray.
My third choice would be Bonash Powder, which is a fusible powder. I've used it for a tear that was too small to wiggle a piece of fusible under. I wanted to make sure the hole wouldn't fray. I sprinkled the powder under, fused it with a hot iron, then zigzagged over it. The original fabric was a dark plaid flannel and you can't see the tear unless you know where to look.
When using a seam ripper, try using it with the red ball point down instead of up. That way if your hand slips, you're less likely to tear a hole in the fabric.
My second choice would be to put a piece of fusible web under it, fuse it, then creatively quilt over the rip, so it won't fray.
My third choice would be Bonash Powder, which is a fusible powder. I've used it for a tear that was too small to wiggle a piece of fusible under. I wanted to make sure the hole wouldn't fray. I sprinkled the powder under, fused it with a hot iron, then zigzagged over it. The original fabric was a dark plaid flannel and you can't see the tear unless you know where to look.
When using a seam ripper, try using it with the red ball point down instead of up. That way if your hand slips, you're less likely to tear a hole in the fabric.
08-11-2015, 04:20 AM
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a common designer trick is when you had something you can't get rid of highlight it by making more. I think applique is the quick answer.
I would cover with an applique piece. You may need to do two other's somewhere on the quilt to tie it in.
I would cover with an applique piece. You may need to do two other's somewhere on the quilt to tie it in.
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