I think that would work, but if you really hate that thing, put it in a give-way-box somewhere and start over. I started a log cabin several years ago that I had planned and bought fabric for over the period of a year. Everything that could go wrong, did. It was a relief to give it away to someone who did something really neat with it. And some of my favorite quilts were started by someone who just couldn't make the pattern work, but I could. froggyintexas

been there - done that. You are your worst critic for sure. Just enjoy what you are doing - and just do it. the more quilts you make the better you get. I started with tee-shirt quilts for my kids and am still getting my piecing down so that I don't see the errors. After several years - I still only try to get a right angle on things!! pitch perfect out and go with - 'yes, I did that !!'

If you truly reach this point, PM me, I'll take it and make something out of it for you!!! Hugs and smilesssss

I'm with shakin' the hell out of the bag and goin' from there. It's fabric, it's squares.....take a deep breath.

Just a thought... Most of the posts I see on the board by quilters that say something about the mistakes they made in the quilt pictured are followed by comments from fellow quilters who either can't find the mistake, or say that they thought that the "mistake" was an intentional design intention. Even the ones who see the mistake usually say that most people wouldn't know it was there if it hadn't been pointed out. If it's frustrating you too much, put it away for a while (sometimes years LOL) or toss it, or donate it.

I like your idea. I don't know the origin of the twisted bargello pattern, but it could've likely come from a quilter who salvaged her quilt her way.
Who knows maybe you will make that next hot pattern. Go for it! :lol:

Instead of "trip around the world" you could name it "the state the world is in today".

LOL!! I think I would be afraid to sleep under that one! No telling what one might wake up laying in. heehee

Yours is a very useful idea - will have to try and remember it for future use. Thanks.

A while back (over a year ago) I started a snowball pattern in Christmas materials. Before I was half finished, I decided I didn't like it because it was too loud and busy, so into the UFO basket it went. two weeks ago, I decided to finish it and donate if nothing else. I finished it and my babysitter absolutely loved it. it was her going away present. I have never thrown anything away, but I reserve the right to do so and believe everyone should have that right as well.

I have made many around the world quilts & I think they are the easiest to do. I graph & color my quilt & match the fabric with the color #. I take my graph & take the pieces & stack in order til I have one strip stacked. I # the top & go down the row til I have all the strips stacked in order. I then take & sew a diagonal thread across the top outside corner of the first square. Thsat lets me know that that is the 1st strip & add to the right of the thread. then I sew all the squares for that strip together leaving the # on the top square. I continue sewing the strips, laying them on the bed so I can see that the pattern is true. When I am done sewing the strips, I then take 2 strips & sew together. then add 1 & so on til they are all sewed together. I then snadwich & tie my quilts. I haven't attempted to quilt one of the big ones yet. I cut my #'s from old calenders & usually use 19 #'s for a large king to the floor. I use the back to come over the front & topstitch down after it is all tied. I also double sew my squares together going 1 way then the other. I do the same with each strip. sew down then back up from the bottom. I have never had a quilt come apart at the seams using this method. It can be washed a thousand times & should never come apart at the seams. I use more thread that way but also no embarrassment of having to put it back together if it comes apart. Just my way and have done ever since I started and wouldn't do it any other way.

I do my RTW quilts in quarters -- I find it is easier to sew the strips if they are shorter. Then I only have the 2 seams for the quarters and 1 long seam to finish it all.

I hand quilt sometimes shadowing the pieces, sometimes diagonal corner to corner.

I do a 6 1/2" square swap betting on baseball teams so I get and send several hundred pieces a year. After I separate into color piles, I can plan a RTW scrappy quilt.

Make it the way you want and will enjoy. Go Girl!

Ditto, been there, done that

never give up, :) pray the best for your quilt, I know it will be a beauty.

you're being tested...
i appreciate your humor...
think i would put a design wall to use
before i "sacked" the pieces!
can't wait to see what you come up with!

ROFLMAO

see my avatar. I lay them out. put #'s on the 1st one, then pick them up in order and put in a little baggie. all the way thru. Sew each strip but leave the # on the top one til you start sewing them together. I have a trangle stitch across the end of the 1st one and then I take off the #'s as I stitch each row together. No mistakes. lay them out as sewn to preview what it looks like. Baby, twin, double go real fast this way. I need more room for layout if queen and king. have to go to the church for that.

I think you should give up on quilting and become a writer. You're good at it. Or keep on quilting so you'll have even more to write about.

And did you know that even the weed whacker can be used in quilting? See John Flynn's web site. http://www.flynnquilt.com/workshop/FreeLessons/

Thanks, I think. I guess maybe that is what makes me so good at my jobs. Attention to details and spell it out so there is no mistake, at least I try. I did favorite the John Flynn site, not because of the weed wacker idea, but the idea of how to do different piecing of the back if you are short fabric. There are some good tips there.

What I said was definitely meant as a compliment. I don't mean you should really give up quilting! But you have to admit it provides us with plenty of ammunition for funny stories.

LOL!
I think the OP (ginnh1588) wrote a great opening post as well - her frustration came through in a very humorous way.
:mrgreen:

Oh how confusing! My first message was actually to the OP (ginnh1588) - I didn't realize that the person who responded to it was someone else. I should pay more attention I guess.

I think you have a good idea there. Bet it turns out good too.

I totally agree with charity-crafter you are and artist, feel free to create you own quilt top! :thumbup: