Back when I was a baby quilter, I made a top that disappointed me because it didn't look exactly like the quilt in the book. I had wanted to use the same fabrics but of course couldn't find them, so I substituted some that were similar. When the top was done, I didn't like it because it wasn't the same and I was a moron, so I gave it to a friend who makes quilts for terminally ill patients. She quilted it and showed it to me before taking it to the hospital, and it was soooo beautiful!! I was very sorry that I had given it away, but happy that it was going to a good cause. Lesson learned - don't give up on a quilt until it's done done.