Originally Posted by
Canada Kate
I'm currently working on a quilt made out of Ohio Stars, and many of the points on the stars are cut off. I don't know why, because I thought my measuring and 1/4 stitching were fine. I was thinking about donating this quilt as an auction item in this fall's United Way appeal, but I don't know now, seeing the points cut off. I may be embarrassed to put this out there.
It's probably that pesky scant 1/4" seam that's causing the problem. I have problems with patterns that have points also. I donate my quilts to different organizations and I've only had one person point out that I lost my points and she was a quilt judge in her spare time, so we discussed the problem and how it's one of the most common problem with quilts put into competition for judging. After I reminded her it wasn't in a competition politely, she laughed and apologized.
Finish it, put it away for awhile. When the deadline comes for submitting it for the auction pull it back out and show it to some other quilters and non-quilters. It may not be as noticeable as you think. Or you say that you meant to do it that way, it's a design element.
Most people don't care if all the points are correct. Are the colors nice? Do they go with my couch? Will grandma like it for a birthday present? stuff like that.
If it's well constructed, won't fall apart after a couple of washings, I'd say go ahead and donate it.