I could cry right now.
11-14-2010, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
My MIL has been gone for many years now. I adored her and I think she loved me more than her own kids. If I had quilted then and made something for her, she would have treasured it. I don't know what your MIL is like, but if she were like mine it would have hurt her immensely to know that I felt something I made was not good enough. I have a queen size crocheted bedspread from her. It is very heavy and mostly WHITE so I don't use it very much, but it is so very important to me because she spent many hours rocking and crocheting it for me.
Just something to think about...
Just something to think about...
11-14-2010, 11:13 AM
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I would give it to her with a note explaining that after you washed it there was a lot of unexpected puckering, and that it may have been due to the batting used.
And I would include a "gift certificate" to make a replacement, but she can enjoy this one until you get the new one made. She won't feel left out, and I would think she'd be understanding. She may be very happy with this one as it is- who knows. And you can explain that a new one will allow for easier maintainence. She could end up with two and be twice as pleased.
And I would include a "gift certificate" to make a replacement, but she can enjoy this one until you get the new one made. She won't feel left out, and I would think she'd be understanding. She may be very happy with this one as it is- who knows. And you can explain that a new one will allow for easier maintainence. She could end up with two and be twice as pleased.
11-14-2010, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by deema
Originally Posted by pookie ookie
Just saw the pix. Best I can tell, it looks wrinkly. A lot of people like that look.
Is it worse than wrinkly (my eyes are bad) or awkward to fold or wrap around you? Weird chunkiness going on in areas?
Is it worse than wrinkly (my eyes are bad) or awkward to fold or wrap around you? Weird chunkiness going on in areas?
It's not terribly awkward to fold or snuggle in, though...
Could it be the thread that drew instead of the batting?
I am just thinking if you get the quilt wet again and block it
to let it air dry you will stretch out some of what you don't like. Try stretching the stitch in the ditch threads, without breaking them. I don't know if it will make any difference but it might.
How you feel about it is what is important here.
If it were not a gift for a super special occasion, just a regular hello/ how are you/ I love you day, would you want to give it to her? If yes, then do so 'on a regular hello/ how are you/ I love you day'. If she loves you she is going to love the quilt you made her.
On the other side of the coin, how would she feel if she knew you made this beautiful quilt for her and she didn't get to have it because it puckered? I think how she would feel would be an important factor too. Some people would cherish it because your loving hands made it. Some people would only want it if it was perfect. You know who she is. What would she want?
On Edit:
Gosh, I love it that we are of like minds and beating on our keyboards at the same time. Deema, I just saw your update on Sadiemaes response. Your a sweetheart. The gift is in the giving.
11-14-2010, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltinghere
You know I don't know if I've ever seen a picture posted here of a finished quilt that has been washed before. Has anyone else?
As someone asked before, how is your mother in law going to use the quilt? Any way she uses it I'm sure she'll appreciate the fact that you took so much time and effort to make something *from your Heart*. Hopefully the MOM in her will come out when she opens the gift and she'll appreciate it like a mom appreciates anything a child gives her that's handmade. KWIM?
Lots of other Great Suggestions all worth trying to make you feel better in giving it.
As someone asked before, how is your mother in law going to use the quilt? Any way she uses it I'm sure she'll appreciate the fact that you took so much time and effort to make something *from your Heart*. Hopefully the MOM in her will come out when she opens the gift and she'll appreciate it like a mom appreciates anything a child gives her that's handmade. KWIM?
Lots of other Great Suggestions all worth trying to make you feel better in giving it.
11-14-2010, 11:43 AM
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Give her that one and explain what happened and tell her you are going to make her another one or try to repair that one..she will understand...I would wash it again and try to block it out on a big sewing table so it will stretch a little..
11-14-2010, 11:48 AM
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From the pictures, I think it looks like it is supposed to after washing. I think its gorgeous! Try pressing it with a steam iron. Lots of folks love the crinkled look ,myself included. I do not wash my fabric for that reason, Although that being said , if it is dark colors and I think it may bleed , I do pre-wash. My vote is ... wash/dampen , air dry on clothesline or railing and press. :-D
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