I had it laid out on the bed tonight and was just crying. My husband was more upset over me being upset than the quilt. I told him I had really wanted to show it, take it to the Harley store for display and had a couple of quilt stores that wanted to display it.
So I will work on it off and on until it is ready to go back to the quilter.I will live with the design going the wrong way. I don't think I could remove all the stiches of a 110x 110 quilt.
I was going to call her, but have been so upset that I know I will say the wrong thing. I have already paid her, but know once she knows I am not happy she will not charge me for re quilting. She has a good business and won't want it ruined. I did talk to a fabric store where she picks up the quilts and does alot of business with them. They assured me she would make it right. She has done several of my quilts in the past and does a fantastic job. Very detailed and entricic designs, so I know she can do good work. After I am calmer, I will call her.
This has been a learning experince for me. I will defentally be sure to tell who ever quilts for me in the future that if there are any questions or problmes to call me first!
Maybe by Christmas I can have this done. I'll take pictures and post tomorrow.
Thank you all for your advice. It really helped me in making my descision.
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I am so sorry you had to go through all this. I can feel your upset in your post and I do hope your quilter will make it right. I am sure if she understands how upset you are that she will do right by you. Good luck, big hugs n roses, Meganne
122864It's the right decision to wait till you're calmer to speak with the quilter. Now, also do whatever it takes to be calmer, ok? I know it's terrifically upsetting, but you will make yourself sick if you keep staying that upset. Do something positive to fix it, think about how it will look when it's fixed to your satisfaction. Big hugs, Marji
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33451God bless you for waiting until you are calmer to talk to the quilter. I'm really surprised that someone would even think about quilting a quilt like that without checking with the Owner.
3294Oh boy. I do not envy you. But if picking it out is what you need to do emotionally you go for it. I wish I could come and help you. I'm an expert at picking out. Ask me why!!! One suggestion..when I pick out stitches I use a small awl instead of a seam ripper. It doesn't have a sharp point. I'd rather gently pull each stitch than take a chance on cutting my fabric. Just a thought. It may take a little longer but I always feel safer that way. Can't wait to see the quilt.
6832Melani, I feel for you - all that work - I know you will make it work - one way or the the other - please keep us informed and pictures of the progress, too. *4U
211079I hope everything turns out OK. (I'm still mad) :)
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by cracker
11 Jun 2009
i am too, but mad doesn't solve my delima. I have fumed, cried, stomped, ranted and raved and all it has done is wear me out and keep me upset. My husband didn't know how much it upset me until tonight. He wanted me to rip all the backing off, but that is too much and I am afraid I would ruin the top. I will have to be careful to tie each stich at the solid meeting point so as not to lose any stiches from the main body. this is going to be a nightmare.
by patguy
12 Jun 2009
Ok have a girl party and ask them to help rip out,Serve cake n coffee ,I did an it worked .Lots of luck
by daisy530
12 Jun 2009
Cake?--I don't know about that. With Crackers luck, someone might spill it on the quilt :) Better she give out white gloves.
by cracker
12 Jun 2009
LOL, thanks for the laugh. No drinks or eats with this quilt. I call it "the beast" cause it is so dang big and heavy!
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