Lesson learned... LOVE ALL YOUR FABRICS FIRST!
05-05-2012, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sewhappytoquilt
I was all set to make a Double Slice Layer Cake in Blacks, Browns, and Tans, all gathered from my stash. I got half of my 157 blocks completed and pressed, so I thought I'd arrange them just to take a preview peek. OMG - how blah and boring. I am not even going to waste my time finishing it (King size). Since I sewed all the pieces, string method, I can't even save the 157 squares, unless I spend a LOT of time ripping seams. Lesson learned... LOVE ALL YOUR FABRICS FIRST. Using "just okay" fabrics with other "just okay" fabrics is NOT going to miraculously turn them into something gorgeous.
Don't throw anything away. Your "blah" might be someone else's "aahhhhhh". Post a pic and someone here may love it.
05-05-2012, 07:24 AM
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Can you use it for the back of a quilt, have cheery red, yellow, blues or your favorite colors in the front. I'sure from the ideas you get you will be able to save it. What about teal sashing. If you still don't like it I'm sure someone at a center or church could use it. Good luck
05-05-2012, 08:03 AM
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I so understand where you are coming from. This has happened to me a few times. I get so far with a quilt and then my inspiration leaves me and I can't finish it. But like some of the gals said, if you did applique on it and made the blocks just the background or used sashing, it might help. I shouldn't talk tho, I still have those nasty blocks stuck away never to be touched again (expect maybe to move them to a new further away spot).
05-05-2012, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jmabby
Can you use it for the back of a quilt, have cheery red, yellow, blues or your favorite colors in the front. I'sure from the ideas you get you will be able to save it. What about teal sashing. If you still don't like it I'm sure someone at a center or church could use it. Good luck
05-05-2012, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Farm Quilter
Don't throw them away - the backing idea is great or use as a charity quilt, because GrannieAnnie is right, your "ick" is someone's "aahhh"!
05-05-2012, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sewhappytoquilt
.....Using "just okay" fabrics with other "just okay" fabrics is NOT going to miraculously turn them into something gorgeous.
Jan in VA
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