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sylslight 12-15-2009 05:26 PM

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here is the one xmas gift i got done, and i hate it!!!! I hate the white borders, i tied it instead of quilting it, and i ended up hating it too. the triangles and squares didnt come out big enough, but I did learn ALOT from this quilt.

I got the pattern from quilters chache..called the art square. I will be doing this pattern again, only not with something so specific.

okay, here is what i learned:
1- make a sample block if you are unsure!
2- buy all your coordinating fabric at once or you might not find what your looking for ( i wanted the white to be one of the shades of grey and i needed more red and went to three different stores just to find it)
3- buy a bit more then you think you will need
4- do NOT procrastinate if it has a deadline.

okay, i am done renting. whew. guess i will work on something less stressful now. no more deadline! however, my mother-in-law called to see how i was doing and i told her everything, and she reminded me that since it was a xmas gift for a 9 year old, and I had to ship it, i will never have to look at it again, and she will love it cuz it was homemade and her "Favorite racer".. except if i page through my scrapbook of projects...which i will one day start.
lol but thats another project.

ttfn

big E
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Jim's Gem 12-15-2009 05:38 PM

She'll love it because it came from you!!! Congratulations on getting it done. Too often we just cast something aside and not finish it if we really hate it!!

Susy 12-15-2009 06:00 PM

I love red, black & white so I'm afraid I can't agree with you, looks great.

Oklahoma Suzie 12-15-2009 06:03 PM

It looks good to me.

Ninnie 12-15-2009 06:04 PM

It's a great gift!

marsye 12-15-2009 06:09 PM

I'll take it!!!!!! We are race fans!!! ;-)

jbsstrawberry 12-15-2009 07:00 PM

I know a lot of grown folks that would love it LOL, so I'm sure the little one will too. You really did do a wonderful job with it!

jojo47 12-15-2009 07:27 PM

That is a very cute quilt! You did a good job1

jewelps 12-15-2009 07:34 PM

that is lovely, you did a beautiful job, you shouldn't hate that

Chele 12-15-2009 07:52 PM

It looks wonderful! I love the white sashing! It makes the focus fabric pop! I'm sure your beautiful quilt will be well received. Who wouldn't love a custom quilt wrapped around them while reading or watching tv? Great job!


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