Originally Posted by
Maureen NJ
Just my opinion. 10-20 years from now I wouldn't want to look at a beautiful quilt and see a graduation cap. I think I would try to repair by appliquéing a piece/pieces with the same fabric so it won't stand out. If anyone says anything, you can say that you like what the Amish do. They deliberately make a mistake because only God makes something perfect.
It was made from swap blocks, so I will have to use a different fabric. I think I might try to make a couple of hearts and applique them on. And I don't believe in that Amish saying, because if you are going to fake a mistake --then that is still lying and has nothing to do with God.