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    Old 05-23-2016, 12:05 PM
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    I actually like the second color better. Changing the color wouldn't be that hard.... you don't have to rip the whole row out, only around the area you want to change. Kind of a pain, but really more time consuming than anything. My advice is that if you really don't like the pink, change it now, or you'll always regret the fact that you didn't.
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    Old 05-23-2016, 03:17 PM
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    I like the top with the fabrics you made it with. It is very pretty.
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    Old 05-23-2016, 03:47 PM
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    I think it looks pretty as is, but if I were going to change anything out, I, too, would change out the whiteish squares. But mostly, I'd leave as is!
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    Old 05-23-2016, 07:21 PM
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    oh my, but you do sound like me. I second, third and fiftieth-guess
    myself about my selections.
    I think it looks fine, but I don't have to live with it.
    I do like your other fabric, but what a lot of work and there will always
    be a prettier one, a more perfect one, etc.
    lol, I guess you sought advice hoping that we would say: "oh that's
    dog ugly and you should rip and insert that other fabric a.s.a.p"
    Good luck with your decision...wish I didn't share your mindset, lol.
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    Old 05-23-2016, 07:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by MadQuilter
    Instead of ripping the lighter pink out, you could use a darker thread to tone it down during the quilting.

    my mind was churning on something like that too. That's an excellent idea
    Mad!!! Ding! Ding! Ding! this is the advice i'd go with.
    Having said that I think your weighed down by what your sisters will think.
    How we worry about our families
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    Old 05-23-2016, 08:26 PM
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    your quilt top is very pretty, but if you are not happy now you will never be happy with it. I see brown in both pieces where the pink fabric is now. I would try and see what brown would do there. Maybe yes maybe no.
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    Old 05-24-2016, 12:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
    That is a lot of ripping if these rows are all sewn together. Is it really worth all that effort??
    I agree. Instead of ripping out the pink squares, consider this idea..... why not applique a vine with leaves and flowers over the top of the pink to diffuse the colour a little?
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    Old 05-24-2016, 06:20 AM
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    I really like it the way it is.
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    Old 05-24-2016, 06:43 AM
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    I think it is beautiful as is. I would not change a thing.
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