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olebat 05-09-2011 04:20 PM

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It is a quilt for a special person in my life. Her colors, her nautical theme, a good size for a cool balcony reading wrap around, picnic, or kinder pad, (should she ever have grand children). It will grace her beach condo with aplomb. I loved the fabrics, such a nice hand. The pattern was fun. The quilting, well I may have gotten carried away and applied a little too much, I like loft, but this is still acceptable for what I wanted. It washed well, nothing came loose. It has cuttlebility. (Put that in your Funk 'n Wagner)

Then I hung it for a photo. It looks great up close, but it isn't photogenic. The neighbors won't be impressed from their flats as she hangs it out to air on her balcony. I looked at the 10 shots . . . and now you know the rest of the story.

For the Mother of my Son (A beloved Exchange student)
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The backing is the rust color.
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jmabby 05-09-2011 04:23 PM

I really like it. It looks very nice

nursie76 05-09-2011 04:24 PM

Gosh, what is wrong with it? I think it is very pretty, love the way the colors play so nicely together.

erstan947 05-09-2011 04:25 PM

Looks great from my window:) Love it and it will be loved!

wvdek 05-09-2011 04:25 PM

Umm, I fail to see the problem.
It looks wonderful to me and quite cozy.
I would be thrilled to look out and see it hanging on teh balcony airing. I think you are being too hard on yourself.

luvstitches 05-09-2011 04:25 PM

That is a beautiful quilt!

carolaug 05-09-2011 04:26 PM

i think it looks GREAT!

cheryl rearick 05-09-2011 04:29 PM

I am trying to figure out what is wrong. it is soft. well made has a pop to it. I love it beautiful colors. Ones that will make someone feel warm and cozy.. you tell us... :) what is wrong... Hey I know you can always make another one and since that old ugly one may be left layng around I'll PM my address to you, before erstan947 lol... she is already looking out her window at it hahaha... all kidding aside very very beautiful.. just the right touch :)

Rhonda 05-09-2011 04:35 PM

It's Beautiful!!!

quilt1950 05-09-2011 04:37 PM

I think it looks great. Very comfy, and pretty.

running1 05-09-2011 04:40 PM

I think it looks fantastic!

bearisgray 05-09-2011 04:41 PM

The colors come across as soft and soothing.

The pattern is pretty and the fabrics work well in it.

So - it doesn't jump up and down and scream "look at me" - it is more like the person that one is comfortable with and can confide in.

I think it will be a "pleasant companion" for a long time.

QuiltingGrannie 05-09-2011 04:48 PM

Why did your heart sink? I can't see anything wrong with it.
And if we can't see it....

mcdaniel023 05-09-2011 04:50 PM

Ok, I am confussed. What is wrong with that beautiful quilt?
I would so love to wrap up in it.

Kappy 05-09-2011 04:51 PM

It's a beautiful quilt, but "fess up", what's the problem, I sure didn't see any, I thought maybe one of the light house squares was upside down but they all look great to me. So what is it....!

MinnieKat 05-09-2011 04:51 PM

I think it's beautiful!!

olebat 05-09-2011 04:56 PM

Thanks all, There is nothing "wrong", it just doesn't have what I consider "close-line" appeal. I know how proud this non-English speaking German woman will be of a hand made quilt. No one in the family (and they were so wide spread, they could barely understand each others dialect,) was familiar with patchwork when I gave a honeymoon quilt to our son and bride at their marriage. I anticipate she'll lug it all over to show to virtually everyone. I just think, from a distance, well, it looses a lot of something.

nativetexan 05-09-2011 04:59 PM

maybe it would be more photogenic in the sunlight!!
that second photo though is so cute!!!

jdiane318 05-09-2011 04:59 PM

I like it, not issues here at all that I see. Great pattern to use.

Cybrarian 05-09-2011 04:59 PM

Is it that it's not "your colors", or have your last couple of projects had very strong contrasts? I agree with other posters it is a very pretty soothing quilt that you have obviously spent much time and effort to make. She will love it!

mhollifiel 05-09-2011 05:03 PM

Prove to yourself that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. GIVE your amazingly beautiful gift and watch and see!

xsquilter 05-09-2011 05:03 PM

I think it is gorgeous! Great work!
Maureen

sandpat 05-09-2011 05:05 PM

Good thing all things are judged by the "from a distance" standard then....I really love it! I know it will be well loved...great job!

maryb119 05-09-2011 05:05 PM

I think it's very pretty! You did a great job and I'm sure she will treasure it.

moonwork42029 05-09-2011 05:06 PM

I looked up "snuggability" and it said to send it to me.

I look at quilts with Braille too so it should read just fine for my porch.

Barb44 05-09-2011 05:13 PM

It's a lovely quilt. I would be proud to own it and the recipient will too.

I go through the same thing when I make a quilt for someone - I don't think it is good enough. Then I think how I would feel is someone gave it to me. I would love it and cherish it.

mimom 05-09-2011 05:13 PM

ummm, can I be really honest here, it looks great....plain and simple.... it looks great. And may I add, if I dont like something, I just dont leave a comment....IT LOOKS GREAT

MZStitch 05-09-2011 05:31 PM

I feel like I'm playing one of these "What's wrong with this picture game". I don't see it, your quilt is quite nice, I'm confused regarding your message! Looks to me like it's going to be a big hit!!

bgullett 05-09-2011 05:33 PM

I must be looking at the wrong quilt, because the one I see here is beautiful!

wanderingcreek 05-09-2011 05:35 PM

I have to agree with everyone else here. That quilt is gorgeous and I am positive the recipient will love it. You are being way too hard on yourself.

AngieS 05-09-2011 05:35 PM

I think it is absolutely lovely!

Dina 05-09-2011 05:47 PM

I think it is beautiful. Maybe you need to put it up for a day or two and then look at it with new eyes? You are not seeing the forrest for the trees...

quiltingb1 05-09-2011 05:47 PM

This quilt is beautiful. I love the colors and the pattern. She will love it.

molly2 05-09-2011 05:59 PM

Your quilt is beautiful! I love the colors and I bet she will love,love it to. your peicing is wonderful, mabie your being a little hard on yourself? Sometimes we do that! Thank you for sharing your pictures.

emerald46 05-09-2011 06:13 PM

The colors are just grand together. It is beautiful and can come to my house anytime!!

bearisgray 05-09-2011 06:21 PM

I think she's thinking it isn't "flashy" or "showy" or "bright" enough from a distance.

Which has nothing to do with how nice the quilt is.

Karen K. 05-09-2011 06:22 PM

I think it is rather nice. I do not understand why you do not like it. It looks soft and comfy. Nice to wrap up in with a grandchild. Don't be so hard on yourself. You put lots of love in it.

EasyPeezy 05-09-2011 06:23 PM

Your quilt is beautiful. You have nothing to worry about.
Maybe you need a good rest and tomorrow you will see it
in a different light.

Marion T 05-09-2011 06:24 PM

I think it is great. Sometimes, we are so hard on ourselves ........

miss_ticky2 05-09-2011 07:30 PM

I don't see anything wrong with it..looks very photogenic to me


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