what to do? opinions please
#11
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You say it's a gift, but it's not you. Is it the recipient? Will he/she love/enjoy/treasure it? If so, IMHO, go ahead and finish it. Is it the colors or the pattern? If you do decide to do a different quilt and can use the fabric, then do so. It really isn't "recycled", but repurposed.
Good luck.
Good luck.
#12
do you think the giftee will like it? Have they had any input into the quilt, or is it a total surprise?
I would finish it, give it to them, and tell them that if they did not like it, they could exchange it for something they might like better. I bet you they will love it, though.
I would finish it, give it to them, and tell them that if they did not like it, they could exchange it for something they might like better. I bet you they will love it, though.
#13
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How frustrated you must feel....don't question yourself or you action anymore...if you truly feel this is not for them....for whatever reason.....give them a gift card or something "they" will be happy with and so will you in a long run.
Having said that, I am presuming you feel your work, effort, finished product, will be be completed appreciated? Been there and done that...my "quilting" gifts now go to others..."those" get gift cards as needed
Having said that, I am presuming you feel your work, effort, finished product, will be be completed appreciated? Been there and done that...my "quilting" gifts now go to others..."those" get gift cards as needed
#14
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Finish it and give it as a gift. I had one that tried my patience with every step. From cutting to sewing to quilting, everything was a problem. But I completed it, gave it away and they loved it. The frustration with certain quilts don't carry on to the receiver, unless we tell them.
#15
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How frustrated you must feel....don't question yourself or you action anymore...if you truly feel this is not for them....for whatever reason.....give them a gift card or something "they" will be happy with and so will you in a long run.
Having said that, I am presuming you feel your work, effort, finished product, will be be completed appreciated? Been there and done that...my "quilting" gifts now go to others..."those" get gift cards as needed
Having said that, I am presuming you feel your work, effort, finished product, will be be completed appreciated? Been there and done that...my "quilting" gifts now go to others..."those" get gift cards as needed
Seem like good questions - and suggestions.
Have you promised "them" a quilt?
May we see a picture of it so far?
I like "plain" quilts -
#16
Finish and add some couching, or applique to dress it up, beads, there are so many trims that can be added or be-jewel!!!!
#17
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I say set it aside and make a different top you will feel good about giving. Later you can decide what to do with the original one: finish and use as a utility quilt, finish and donate to charity, or just use it as pieces and scraps in new quilts.
#18
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Is it the scale that's the problem? Some plain blocks don't translate as well from a small size to a large one. You could try putting small pieces on top to break up the blocks - see if that's it. If so, some excellent suggestions about applique, fancy quilting, threads, etc, already given would break up large expanses of one color.
I find that I usually have to systematically model one change after another until I find the one that transforms everything. Sometimes, it's just removing or substituting a color. Given that your top is sewn together, perhaps there is an addition that will turn it into something you love.
hugs,
Charlotte
I find that I usually have to systematically model one change after another until I find the one that transforms everything. Sometimes, it's just removing or substituting a color. Given that your top is sewn together, perhaps there is an addition that will turn it into something you love.
hugs,
Charlotte
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I agree with Sharonve, maybe you are not liking this quilt because the colors are not "you", but if the colors are "theirs" chances are they will like it. I'd say to go ahead and finish it, then you can decide whether to go ahead and gift it as intended, or save it for a future gift.
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