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redhawk 01-08-2011 05:32 PM

It's only a fuzz off----don't think many people would even notice if it's something they really want.

I had a 'complainer' at a craft show one time who didn't like the color of some leather key fobs I'd made. I'd left them natural instead of dying and she pawed through all of them just to find faults. She already done the same with other vendors in my hearing so I was ready. With a perfectly straight face I told her, "God made the cow. The hide was good enough for Him." :) It was worth having her huff away just to get my fellow crafters to laugh and break the tension.

Would rather lose a sale than have something I put love into go to an unappreciated home.

dsb38327 01-08-2011 06:04 PM


Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen

Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Very good question. Is it possible for you to add a pocket beside it that you could put a pen into? That would take the focus off the big pocket being off center.

Here is a pic of the outside panel with the pocket...if I were to add a small pocket, I think it would extend further then I would want.....

Would you consider adding a slender pocket for an ink pen on the right side of the pocket you already have on it?
The ink pen pocket would be just about the perfect size to bring the balance back.
It is very nice. There is no reason to give it away..

dsb38327 01-08-2011 06:07 PM


Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Could you add a small skinny pocket for a pen alongside it, making the front more symetrical?

I added my response and then read the other responses. Can you tell? Love your idea. :) :thumbup:

sgraves1959 01-08-2011 06:24 PM

what is Etsy?

Busy Bee 01-08-2011 09:45 PM

Go ahead and post pictures and try to sell it. I would probably not say anything about it being off center just post picture of the pocket.

chickadeee55 01-09-2011 04:23 AM

If you won't have told me, I probably won't have noticed it.

But you could try adding a trim on the both sides of the pocket, coloring matching bias tape or something like that and add it to cover up the error on the one side. (you could use hand blind sewing or steam a seam to attach it)

I agree we are our worst judges.

quiltmom04 01-09-2011 07:36 AM

I answered before I saw the picture of the bag. Why don't you do what many LA quilters do when they are starting out - donate their work until they are good enough to charge for it? I'm guessing you would like to develop a business with this. Wouldn't you rather have a reputation of outstanding workmanship and command a good price for it, than selling work that you KNOW is not good enough and just getting a few bucks - and maybe be left with a reputation of mediocre craftsmanship? Not that your bag isn't fun -the fabric is great! You clearly have a good eye in choosing it. I'm just saying...

just_the_scraps_m'am 01-09-2011 07:52 AM

who says the pocket has to be centered?
i think it is JUST FINE!

cheryl rearick 01-09-2011 12:19 PM

I think someone who quilts would be more critical of what a sewed idem looks like. Someone not use to sewing would probably never see a flaw, they would be looking for do I like this color, would this fit my need?

cheryl rearick 01-09-2011 12:20 PM

I only noticed because she mentioned it :) truth The color is so vivrant that was what I first seen at a glance.


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