waladopa

Thanks guys, I will start ripping.
I agree with ya'll. I even too embarassed to0 show it off to anyone the way it is.

hcarpanini

Ask your relative what type of batting she used. Some battings when washed will give the "puckered" antique look. You may be able to wash and dry your quilt and achieve that look. Good luck!

Elisabethann

I am so sorry this happened. I would be ripping it out - do you have any friends that could come and help for a hour or two? I know I have at least one that I could call on to help me. That would make the time go a little faster and you could get caught up with your friend. I'm always trying to find time with a friend... Just a thought. If you lived closer, I'd come and help you :-)

Get the seam ripper out, settle into a good movie/show and start ripping. Sorry....

TonnieLoree

OMG, that is terrible! Did you point out the puckers or not notice them until you got it home? I really do feel bad for you especially since this was your first quilt and you made it special. I'm sorry, at this point I would not give a rat's arse about hurting your relatives feelings. I can't advise you what to do, but I might decide to donate it to a homeless shelter. Perhaps you could cut it down, roll the cut edges and make two quilts for them. I think that if I had to look at something that someone had ruined for me it would take all of the joy out of ownership. Shelters and other charitable organizations are grateful for what ever donations they receive.

GrannieAnnie

I'd have to go have good cry then sit down with a cup of tea (or glass of wine) and a seam ripper.

waladopa

We had to mail it to eachother since she doesn't live close.
My sister lives here in the same town and she will help me rip.

Lori S

I feel so bad you had such a bad experience! Especially when you have seen on this board the potential in having a top , quilted professionally.
Do not let this hinder your future quilting, and so seek out a future trusted sourch for you professional needs, there are so many good ones out there.
If you lived close I would come and help you take out the stitches.

fabric_fancy

rip it out because you're never going to be happy the way it is - you'll look at it and be upset.

Prism99

I would just plan on spending a lot of time in front of the tv evenings, ripping.

If you haven't hand quilted before, I would not start with an oversized king! Rip first. You will need to take the layers apart after ripping. Meanwhile, look for *good* longarm quilters in your area (or shop here on the board; lots of reliable LAers here!). IMO, that would be the best way to finish this quilt and move on.

grannie cheechee

Rip!! You'll never be happy if you don't. I'd help you,but we are too far from each other..