UGLY QUILT...HELP

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05-10-2011, 05:40 PM

#101

Alondra

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That does not qualify as an ugly quilt. I agree with the person who said "sew it all together... no sashing" - it has a very homey feeling. Sorry, Luv, you'll have to do better than that if you want it to qualify for the ugly quilt category.

05-10-2011, 07:24 PM

#102

jpthequilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stephaniequeen

I made a scrap quilt using a variety of fabrics: calico, juvenile, solids, etc. and found out that using too much variety made an ugly quilt. I thought of adding colorful sashing and borders to help solidify the quilt. What do you think might help save this ugly quilt?

Maybe if you turned the blocks so that the darks were all on the inside ( none adjoining the outside edge) then sewed on a narrow dark border, then a bright red border, and then take another look at it...

05-11-2011, 12:29 AM

#103

KandiKane

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Originally Posted by stephaniequeen

Its not ugly , just use a wide sashing, it would look different to you..great pattern ..

05-11-2011, 04:21 AM

#104

grammy

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I would put them together with no sashing. Would look more like a sting top or crazy quilt then. I love scrappy too.

05-11-2011, 05:28 AM

#105

Arleners

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I don't think it's ugly! The blocks do need to be separated by a unifying sashing. I would go for dark blue. The contrast would be B E A U T I F U L

05-11-2011, 08:00 PM

#106

arizonagirl

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This is a true scrap quilt. If find when your finished that you still dont like it donate to a good cause. There will always be someone in need who will love and appreciate your efforts.

05-12-2011, 12:21 PM

#107

Pat M.

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How about using the small black dot and white fabric for sashing?

05-12-2011, 05:18 PM

#108

MarthaT

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She posted her finished quilt on a new thread. Y'all need to look at it. It looks great!!!!

05-14-2011, 02:40 PM

#109

Marvel

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This is a very beautiful pattern. It does require a good balance of light and darks to bring out the pattern. Try changing one block and I am sure that it will please you more.