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I blocked my wholecloth quilt before putting on the binding, but I want to block it again before mailing it off to the show in the hopes of getting it to hang as straight as possible. I'm worried about the pins leaving holes in the quilt. Before the binding was on, I just put the pins in the outside area of the quilt where the binding would cover up any holes (and I just don't remember if there were any holes to cover up). I know that others block quilts after the binding is on. Do you have any problems with holes showing where you put the pins in? If so, how do you handle this? Do you rub your fingernail over each hole until it disappears? I assume that the best place to put the pins is in the ditch between the binding and the body of the quilt, correct? Any thoughts would be appreciated as I don't want to screw this up!
Thanks!
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Actually I'm blocking a bound quilt right now and I put the pins in the ditch. I don't think there will be a problem but I can't see it before it is dry. If you are willing to use the finest pins for this I'm almost sure you're good to go. Good luck with it all
living in Central Denmark
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Originally posted by ZarahActually I'm blocking a bound quilt right now and I put the pins in the ditch. I don't think there will be a problem but I can't see it before it is dry. If you are willing to use the finest pins for this I'm almost sure you're good to go. Good luck with it all
Anyway, I took the pins out of my quilt today and I use the coarse flower head pins. You can see some holes when you look carefully, but in this case I'm sure no one will ever see it.
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living in Central Denmark
Charlie Brown: The secret is to look fantastic at a distance
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I block with my pins in the ditch until it is just a little damp, then take the pins out and let it continue to dry. If there are marks of the pins you could use a steam iron to steam them out (don't put the iron on the binding).
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Yup! That's the way I do it, too! Pins in the ditch. But, I use a stronger flower head pin. I've gotten pretty good at bending the finer ones, so save them for lighter work. A tiny drop of water and a fingernail will easily eliminate a pin hole. Good luck on your first entry into a show!
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I just wanted to thank everyone again for their good advice. I blocked the quilt on Thurs and just took the pins out yesterday. I used the thin flower pins, except in a couple of corners where they weren't strong enough. There I used the T-pins. The flower pins left very small holes which I could easily close with my fingernail where needed. The T-pins left larger holes, but I think they aren't as noticable in the corners. I worked at them a bit and I think they are fine.
Thanks again!
Nancy
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This was the first quilt I've blocked, but I soaked it completely in the bathtub so I could really control the water temperature, then put it in the washer on a very low spin cycle. When done, I took it out and pinned it to the floor. The quilt was thoroughly wet, but not dripping, at that point.
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Originally posted by eileenknyCan I do this without putting it in the washer? I have some raw edge applique on it that might fray. Can I pin it down and use a spray bottle to wet it?
I absolutely love her work!!
Depending on the size of the project, just a mister bottle would work or for really big projects, even a (NEW!!) garden type sprayer.
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That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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A friend on another list said to pin it securely, use a damp towel and steam it into submission :lol: ! So that's what I ended up doing. I have one of those cardboard dressmakers' boards with the lines on it, so I used corsage pins and stretched it square. I used as much steam as I could and now it's laying there with 2 fans on it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks to everyone who posted; I appreciate the suggestions, and Margo, I'll check Diane's site right now.
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I noticed today there is only one post. So here is my work. Fun little blocks.
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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This is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful job!
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Finished quilting yesterday! This was my first time to use spray baste. I sprayed each layer outside and then assembled...
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So Sorry! I accidentally deleted my last post trying to edit and re-add a smaller photo so it would show up, which also...
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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I think because 80% of the pattern was revealed in the first 4 months these last months feel like they are very slow. Agreed...
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Done for now
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Photo is too big. There is a post at the top of the 2024 BOM forum with help for posting photos
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I tried to attach a picture under show your progress and it showed that I attached it but didn’t show up in my post only...
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I finished my top by looking at the photo of the quilt and since there are no quilt police it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t...
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