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From: Foxyshorty
Date: 02-22-2007, 06:42 PM (1 of 13)
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I've been working on a wall hanging.. well really I set it aside for two years because my mother(the one that was helping me with it) ended up getting really busy. She retired this year and I am just about done the wall hanging. I am currently putting the bias on with the hidden stitch. While I was checking it out I noticed on the front that a small, about the size of my baby finger didn't get sewn on the front. What can I do to fix that tiny little problem? If I remember when my youngest goes to bed. I'll take a picture of the little problem. edited to add the pictures of the little problem. This is on the front of the quilt. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/Foxyshorty/sewing/littleproblem004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/Foxyshorty/sewing/littleproblem003.jpg Colleen
Mommy to 2 boys Morgan 11yrs Maxwell 5yrs |
User: Foxyshorty
Member since: 07-27-2005 Total posts: 25 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-23-2007, 12:11 PM (2 of 13)
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I'm at work and can't see the pics since they are blocked. Will have to take a look tonight to see what it looks like. Without me seeing it, would there be a way you could hand appliqué a piece over the area that was missed? Would it be possible to rip out a part of the binding and sew in a piece? Maybe others will be along with suggestions.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: Patty22
Date: 02-23-2007, 02:20 PM (3 of 13)
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I am NEVER successful with this method. But, in order to fix the problem, on the front where you didn't get the area stitched in..... I would suggest ripping out the stitches in this area....and enough to make the area around this smooth....and hand baste in place to ensure it is caught. Then, go back and stitch the binding in place. I am good friends with my seam ripper so I'm never afraid to use it 
Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: Stitchin Crazy
Date: 02-23-2007, 02:51 PM (4 of 13)
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Not knowing how you go about preparing your wall hanging for the binding to be applied, this suggestion may not be possible; but, here goes! If there is some way that you can "open up" a large enough area along the side so that you can turn the hanging wrong side out - - just enough to be able to either hand sew or machine sew the missed area. This is the best solution. Otherwise, the previously posted ideas are the best solutions. Good luck! |
User: Stitchin Crazy
Member since: 11-01-2002 Total posts: 16 |
From: Foxyshorty
Date: 02-23-2007, 03:43 PM (5 of 13)
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The bias was sewn on the front with the sewing machine. I actually had trouble with sewing the bias on. lol Anyway I thought I had made sure that I had gotten it all. I didn't it in just the tiny area.
Colleen
Mommy to 2 boys Morgan 11yrs Maxwell 5yrs |
User: Foxyshorty
Member since: 07-27-2005 Total posts: 25
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From: Stitchin Crazy
Date: 02-23-2007, 09:15 PM (6 of 13)
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Well, if you can bear to unsew that which you have hand sewn, then, you can restitch by machine. Otherwise, you will have to hand stitch the 'offending' area! Isn't sewing fun??!! I know that it will feel good to finally finish this project!! |
User: Stitchin Crazy
Member since: 11-01-2002 Total posts: 16 |
From: Foxyshorty
Date: 02-23-2007, 10:04 PM (7 of 13)
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LOL Sewing is fun. -grins- I can't bare to undo what I've done. But I think I've found a way to fix it. This quilt or wall hanging has mistakes in it. I did most of it pretty well on my own. I learned from the mistakes and I still love the wall hanging. Once I complete it, which will be by the end of the week. I'll have to post a picture of my beloved wall hanging. I wish I could hang it now, but it's a Christmas wall hanging. Thanks everyone for the advice, I really appreciate it. Colleen
Mommy to 2 boys Morgan 11yrs Maxwell 5yrs |
User: Foxyshorty
Member since: 07-27-2005 Total posts: 25
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From: mrs gadget
Date: 02-23-2007, 11:18 PM (8 of 13)
| If you can't rip the seam and resew, I have in the past used stitch witchery pinned under the opening, then sew seam by hand. This works when the seam is to narrow and possible fraying can occur. Your best option is always rip and resew. |
User: mrs gadget
Member since: 02-23-2007 Total posts: 1 |
From: sue in NE
Date: 02-25-2007, 02:02 PM (9 of 13)
Been there, done that, Time to Make lemonade ---There are other options- , Hand stitch it in front, in the gap, using thread to match. Only those who judge and are persnickety will point it out. Just keep the stitches small and as invisible as possible. Like an invisible hem, on a dress, Catch nly a thread on the front at a time. Option 2- , am not sure about the bulk, but could you go around the quilt using a blanket stitch in that band area? Option 3, how about sewing an object, on top of the area? a christmas tree, or santa, or ? somethng in keeping with the quilt? Sue in NE sue in NE
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User: sue in NE
Member since: 12-09-2005 Total posts: 7 |
From: NDNQuilter
Date: 02-27-2007, 07:57 PM (10 of 13)
| From the picture it looks like very tiny places that can be folded under and tiny whip stitches that are hidden, maybe use invisible thread. I'm sure no one else will notice unless they are really looking for mistakes. For a wall hanging this shouldn't compromise the integrity. Keep us posted. Gena |
User: NDNQuilter
Member since: 10-04-2002 Total posts: 90 |
From: Diana01
Date: 02-27-2007, 09:06 PM (11 of 13)
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Hello there, I agree with Gena, I have only been quilting for a short time but was in a quilt guild/class and the lady who ran it told me (when I had made a comment on the stitches of my 1st quilt and whether I should rip it and redo) to hang the quilt on a clothes line outside, get on a horse and ride by the quilt if I could see the mistakes then take it apart and redo. I try to remember that when I start to critisize myself. I have gotten a lot better though, but still not show quality. I figure I have many more years and quilts before I contemplate that...lol...Hope this helps you. Diana
Diana
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User: Diana01
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 11 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-28-2007, 10:33 AM (12 of 13)
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Another idea that I was told once when I made a mistake on a sewing project and my instructor suggested is to "embellish where the mistake is"...like adding ribbons, sewing on something like Sue from NE suggested or possibly putting some Christmas broaches or pins around the edges that will help cover that area. It worked for me since my mistake was in the corner of the wall hanging and I was able to put a pin over it and it looked great too. And to add to Diane01's comment about riding by on a galloping horse...I was just told about the quilter's 3 foot rule...stand back 3 feet and see if you notice the mistake...if not don't worry...if you do...then try the 6 foot rule...or the 12 foot rule...etc.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: Foxyshorty
Date: 02-28-2007, 12:04 PM (13 of 13)
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Thank you everyone for the great advice. I completed the quilt not 20 minutes ago. I have taken a picture of it and will start another post to show it off.
Colleen
Mommy to 2 boys Morgan 11yrs Maxwell 5yrs |
User: Foxyshorty
Member since: 07-27-2005 Total posts: 25
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