Can this top be saved?
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I think any accent solid fabric would remove the "business" of the entire quilt. My son has collected comics for 39 years and has a massive collection. He would just love a quilt like this one. Where did you ever find this fabric?
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My son and my hubby would both love those fabrics in a quilt. I agree with the other posts about adding sashing. When we make a quilt for someone else, it's important to keep their likes and interests in mind; it's not necessarily about what we would choose. Keep going and be sure to show us the finished quilt. I think you'll like the finished product better!
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Sashing is exactly what I would suggest also. I think it would break up all that "busyness". Good "male" quilt though.
Maybe even try both vertically & horizontally to see what works best. Good luck.
Maybe even try both vertically & horizontally to see what works best. Good luck.
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I bought the fabric online from Keepsake quilting and Fabric Worm. It took a couple of tries to get what I needed, as it seems to sell out fast.
I still don't love this top, but my spouse does. As noted by many posters, this is what matters!
This is my first experience making a quilt for someone else that I would not make for myself - it has been a real challenge, and a stretch for me. Not a bad thing. Thank you to everyone on this forum for helping me through this challenge. I will definately post photos!
I still don't love this top, but my spouse does. As noted by many posters, this is what matters!
This is my first experience making a quilt for someone else that I would not make for myself - it has been a real challenge, and a stretch for me. Not a bad thing. Thank you to everyone on this forum for helping me through this challenge. I will definately post photos!
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