How do I make 2 crib size quilts into one double.?

I made a 42 strip jellyroll race quilt. It was to be put onto a crib, not be be used. It was too big as the original size so I cut it down to make crib size and so I ended up with two pretty much the same size.
My dilemma now is the child is in a full size or queen size bed and there are two quilts instead of one.

My question is: is there a way to put the two quilts together to make one quilt again without taking it apart or making a new one.?

The mom wanted to glue it together. WHAT????.

It will not be used as a blanket, why I don't know. It is just for show on the 2 1/2 yr. old's bed.

I made two so the child could have one to use, but obviously the mom didn't think that way. After thinking about it more, I should have just left it whole and she could have folded it in half to put in the crib. Hindsight is 20/20.

The mom stated that the one quilt is just a little shorter than the other one, so taking it apart I don't think will work.

Any suggestions on what to do, other than making a whole new quilt?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Jan in pa

All I can say is, parenting sometimes makes you a little crazy. And I don't mean that as a critical thing at all! We can get things a little out of perspective sometimes.

One way you might salvage this and be able to make it bigger is to cut the individual quilts lengthwise into 10" columns, pick several apart to make the columns longer, sash in between them and make a stacked coin quilt. It would look something like Jenny's Dresden stacked coin quilt. You can sash and border any width to makethe quilt the size you want.

I haven't tried doing this, just dreamed it up the other day. But then, if the quilts are quilted heavily, you are going to have to do this in a "quilt as you go" style, which may make this an unworkable idea. Just a thought. Seems better than gluing them together!

If it were me, I would make a new quilt. Any way you slice it you are looking at a lot of work to make something that you may or may not be happy with. I think it may be less work to start over and use a simple pattern.

A kid in a queen size bed? I would keep one as a kids quilt and the other make some pillow covers of some kind to make a set. Then make a new one. Is she paying for this I hope?

Her is a good quilt as yougo for your project

How to join up Quilt as you Go blocks and borders - Quilting Tips & Techniques 074 - YouTube

If it's just for show, I'd lay them down side by side on the bed and be done with it!

How about taking the smaller one and cutting it ( cringe ) and using it as a border for the bigger one using a quilt as you go method? Just pick a complimentary fabric to use as sashing to join to the main quilt. This would use both quilts and make it larger all at the same time.
Be sure to tell us what you end up doing and show before and after pics.

I think it will be less work making a new quilt. The two small ones could be used for cuddle quilts while watching tv or listening to a story.

I'm trying to think of a glue that would work to join them . . . starting with a flour paste??

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I'm trying to think of a glue that would work to join them . . . starting with a flour paste??

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Gorilla glue? LOL!

LOL Jean!

Hugs,

Someone is not very appreciative of your efforts. I thought a gift was to be accepted with a heartfelt Thank You!....not given back and told this was not what I want.....do something with it to make it what I want. That being said....Once had someone give me two twin size (imported/cheaply made) quilts that were quite worn...as in ready for the dumpster and asked if I could use the good parts and make a twin size/throw size out of them. Out of the goodness of my heart I made her 2 new throw size quilts and threw the worn out one away. I would just make a bigger quilt out of new material. The time and effort you will put into this project will not be worth it...and probably won't satisfy the MOM either.

I think Pattylou is somewhat like my Li'l Sis. If someone handed her something and asked for it to be fixed, mended, or redesigned she'd gracefully accept it and it would wind up in a landfill or something . . . (I know, because I once asked her to replace some elastic in a dress that I absolutely loved . . . )

Did it upset me? No way, Jose! I know exactly where she was coming from.

Now I'm off to find some gorilla glue and duct tape . . .

1. Use sashing to attach them in the middle and the same sashings along all four sides, then bind.
2. Leave them as is and have one for the child to use in the car and one for emergency use in the trunk
3. have one for her to play on the floor with her dolls and put one "away" for her to save for her child
4. Use one as a "eating mat". kids like to eat in front of the tv so...eat on the quilt and no crumbs on the floor
5. Use them as "picnic" or "outdoor" quilts..nice to sit on a quilt instead of the dirt or grass while eating or playing
6. Let her play with them and use them as doll quilts for her dolls.
7. Keep one and give the other to her best friend...for sleep over nights!
8. Perfect size for her or anyone to just toss over legs while watching TV in the cold winter months.
9. Make a wall hanging out of at least one of them
10. Use the other as a cove on a sofa..like over the arm where everyone sits or leans or just to cover the sofa for protection against spills or lot of sitting use!

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. The colors on these quilts are cream and more cream and some silver. She paid me for these, they weren't gifted. She is very bling-y and a germaphobe. She would never put them on the floor. The kid probably won't even be sleeping under it.
I may just sash it or just glue it. Gorilla glue sounds great! Thanks all. I'll try to find some photos I took.
Jan

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If it were me, I would make a new quilt. Any way you slice it you are looking at a lot of work to make something that you may or may not be happy with. I think it may be less work to start over and use a simple pattern.

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I agree with goofylizzi. Make a new one. It's less work. :icon_wave:

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Originally Posted by Jan in PA

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. The colors on these quilts are cream and more cream and some silver. She paid me for these, they weren't gifted. She is very bling-y and a germaphobe. She would never put them on the floor. The kid probably won't even be sleeping under it.
I may just sash it or just glue it. Gorilla glue sounds great! Thanks all. I'll try to find some photos I took.
Jan

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I just don't get the GLUE IT part. WHAT????????????

If it were me, I'd make a new quilt. One can never have too many! You could even make another JRR so it's like a larger version for the bed and the others for road trips or carrying around the house :)

I'd just join them together using the quilt as you go method. I'm a beginner quilter and as i am scared of quilting a full quilt on my machine Ive used that method for 2 queen size quilts with no problem. You would have to remove the binding first and then reattache it to the ( trimmed if slightly different sizes) new quilt

I have to agree with most everyone else. In the long run it will probably be easier to just make a new one.

I solved the problem of the 2 quilts. They were only an inch difference so I just stitched it together with a ladder stitch and quilting thread. I eased them together and they came out perfectly. She was amazed and in awe,that I could make them the same size. She is grateful and you can't even tell it is stitched together. Attachment 82734. I Attachment 82734tried to attach a picture but I don't know if it worked. Thanks all for your suggestions.

Wow! That's an amazing save! Hope she appreciates your efforts.

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Originally Posted by Jan in PA

I solved the problem of the 2 quilts. They were only an inch difference so I just stitched it together with a ladder stitch and quilting thread. I eased them together and they came out perfectly. She was amazed and in awe,that I could make them the same size. She is grateful and you can't even tell it is stitched together. Attachment 82734. I Attachment 82734tried to attach a picture but I don't know if it worked. Thanks all for your suggestions.

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Seeing the end result, I'm kinda sorry I made a glue joke. That is amazing!! You did great - I'm in awe, too.

I can't even tell which seam is the new one. looks amazing!!!