I don't know the size of those four blocks but I'd be tempted to make a nice big floor pillow out of it, then put a button in the center front and stitch through to another button in the center back, your stuffing will puff up the uneven parts and the center button will pull it in in the center.

The idea with the pillow is good too. Unfortunately a floor-pillow at our house would soon be covered in fur (dog and cat). Hm, but then that could camouflage the original problem. Whoohoo.

Is it possible to carefully cut the threads and use what you have learned since them to sew the appliqués down properly? I would go to the trouble of doing so to give me something to work on while watching TV in the evenings with DH. You did say you still like the fabrics you chose, so don't waste them, redo them a couple at a time until the job is redone?

I agree completely!

My first thought was to unstitch and retry, but I see there is way to much work in it. I would probably fold it up and pull it out again in a couple years and notice how far I have come in my endeavors.

I agree with the fluffy batting and tieing the quilt. let us know what you. Do!!

Shabby Chic is really in. I would go with the puffy batting, and hand quilt primitively, with a chenille needle and embroidery thread. Maybe in a red or a rust colour. Or you could tie it. It would be so cool!! Please show us your completed project.

I do think they have possibilities. Several years ago, I pulled out UFO's from beginner days. I could sure tell they were primitive. I choose to honor my efforts and finished the quilt as I would have back then.

During a trunk show the woman said all she had she liked. She did have a wood stove and cotton burns. What she didn't like no longer exists.

I would finish it off,and use it for "everyday", it is lovely. If I did that, I would think it was good.

I actually like it... sort of a "primitive" look... I think the others are on to something... mist, starch where possible, use a puffy batt, and enjoy it! If there are other "siblings" combine with sashing into a "sampler" quilt and use it. Love it, knowing that if it gets dirty or falls apart in the future, it was a work of love, and in the end, it was well loved!