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  1. 05-04-2012, 04:40 PM #1
    Rubesgirl
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    Unhappy Really Ugly Quilt

    I made a top that I thought I would love, but it turned out so ugly (to me). It reminds me of my grandmother's awful flowered chinz sofa when I was a child. I don't know what to do with it. I have tried to find something to border it, but I have been dissatisfied with all the fabrics I have auditioned. I strongly suspect that is because I find the fabrics so awful when put together. I know, I picked them out and really thought they would be beautiful together . . . what was I thinking?!?! Was I just blind or does this happen to others, too. Does anyone have any suggestions or solutions? I can post a photo of it if necessary. Maybe there's someone out there who will love it, but I can't help but think this will be my first UFO.
    Wendy in VA

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  2. 05-04-2012, 04:45 PM #2
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    I also just made a lap quilt that I do not really like. I like the fabrics, but the pattern looks funny. I think that I will either finish it and donate it or give it to one of my daughters if they like it.
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  3. 05-04-2012, 04:49 PM #3
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    If it really looks like your grandmother's flowered chintz sofa, I'm betting someone is a nursing home would LOVE it!
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  4. 05-04-2012, 04:50 PM #4
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    I really think we need a picture ...or you can just donate as is to Habitat for Humanity and someone will love it...
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  5. 05-04-2012, 04:58 PM #5
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    Ok, here's a photo of the ugly quilt.
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  6. 05-04-2012, 05:01 PM #6
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    How about adding a border of the deep rose(a solid or reads solid) and perhaps the green to tone down the flowers.
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  7. 05-04-2012, 05:23 PM #7
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    Sorry didn't see pic, but it is not ugly, I bet some little girl that loves pink would love it. Donate it to some kids group for sick kids or ones in homes who have nothing. Pretty quilts need good homes even if you don't think its pretty
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  8. 05-06-2012, 02:43 AM #8
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    I don't think it is ugly at all. If I had done that one, I would border it with a green or deep rose batik. I think that would be really nice. Perhaps putting a cornerstone of the roses fabric in the border would also change it a little. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Keep up the good work.

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    How about adding a border of the deep rose(a solid or reads solid) and perhaps the green to tone down the flowers.
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  9. 05-06-2012, 04:57 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vicki W View Post
    How about adding a border of the deep rose(a solid or reads solid) and perhaps the green to tone down the flowers.
    I agree, my sister gave me an ugly quilt that she had given up on and I finished it. I sold at an auction for $85 and the non-profit was very happy for donation.
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  10. 05-04-2012, 06:50 PM #10
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    oh i'd find more floral print but larger and do a border with it.
    I have been known to give newly made quilts to charity if i'm not in love with them.
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