Your son is young, he won't notice as I am sure no one that you show it to is going to notice. I had to look at this closely to see what you were talking about. If it bothers you, rip it out. Otherwise, just leave it alone. I have made some mistakes and they were on my mind, until I posted to this group and they put me at ease. I left my quilt alone and since I don't dwell on it, I don't see it, nor does the family member I gave it too you.

As I learned here... If you can't notice it from galloping by on a horse, then no one else will notice it

This is what I would say, as well. I have made many quilts (443, as of this week). Some things bug me HUGELY, so I take them out, even if I have to go way back. Many things don't and I ignore them. Some errors I don't want to fix, but need repair, so I applique over them, for a child, I use a fussy cut animal, or some such.

I know people who go back and redo any problem, even a messy stitch where it will never be seen. I think that can make you a bit crazy, fretting about details, instead of enjoying the many pleasures of quilting. Please don't overthink your work.

Only you can decide. It is not for any of us to tell you what to do.

You're a natural! Don't undo it!

I really can't see the mistake you are talking about on the close ups... if something bothers me, I take it out, and I mean I have even taken out almost a whole quilt...But, its a personal preference, and your son will love it! Do what makes you happy...I sometimes have a little trick I use when making a decision...I write on paper my 2 options, fold them, close my eyes and shuffle around, with eyes closed, grab 1, open eyes, open paper and read it...if my very 1st feeling is relief, I know thats the right decision...if its, hmm...2 out of 3, then I know the other one is how I should go....I know this is kinda grade schooly, but it works for me!

Nobody will notice, just you. No need to take it out, unless it really really bugs you.

Nobody will notice, just you. No need to take it out, unless it really really bugs you. Sorry for the double post.

Looks fine to me!! Don't worry about it. He'll love it because Mommy made it.

I really don't see the problem and I know I have left bigger ones. But don't tell, If some body says something, act innocent. Your kidding, well I guess that can be my mark or signature if you will. Lol

Your son will love it 'cause Mommy made it for him - regardless of the setting. I'd leave it as there are many more quilts waiting to be made.....

I love your choice of fabrics. I'd let it go for now, and if it bothers a lot down the road, appliqué a big green dragon over it.

I think it is gorgeous just the way it is. I love the colors! Your son will absolutely love it - I am sure!

I still don't see what's wrong.

I can't spot what you are calling a miistake, however, if you put the quilt away overnight and it still bothers you in the morning, take it out. My daughter wanted a charm square quilt when she went to college and she wanted each square to be different. However, when I was quilting it, I noticed that two squares were the same, if she has found them, she's never said a word, and I'm sure your son won't either. By the way, I love the black and red fabrics, it's a beautiful quilt.

Well, I guess one of the things you are offered to learn, from your second quilt, is how to fix something you object to. If you are bothered by it, and want it as planned, then take the time to make you happy. Put some music on, have something liquid to drink, and learn to 'frog'. Rippit! Rippit! Make YOU happy. :thumbup:

I made a "Trip Around the World" which was my second quilt and I had some of the birds upside down and because it just didn't look right I did take them out and turned them around.
Because yours are non directional it is difficult to see that they are in the wrong spot. By the way your color choices are very pretty.

Joanne

LOOKS GOOD TO ME. BUT IF IT BUGS YOU FIX IT.

Thank you to everyone!!! I am pretty sure I'm going to leave it, but will probably let it go another few days until I'm sure. Meanwhile I'm going to post a picture of the whole top in another message ... hoping to get some advice on how to quilt it! Thank you again, love this board, so many friendly and helpful people!!

I love the colors and the dragon fabric..... I have a 32 yr old that would love it. I think it's great and would love to see the whole thing!!!

I doubt that it will be noticeable and quilting will help too. I think you should leave it be and move on!

just redo if it bothers you. I must admit I would have to redo.

Hi Becky, I am the worst for "fixing" something. However, I would leave this as it is. After all they are well coordinated and very close in value. No one will ever notice if you don't tell them. And that is Quilters Rule #1----Don't point out any mistakes.

Actually I did not see anything wrong with it until I reread your message and looked at the pictures closer.

Don't tell your 6 year old that there is a block in the wrong place and he won't tell everyone else...:-) Ellen

I think it looks good (and you can't see the oops from my house). No quilt police on duty anyway!!

You are the creator of this quilt. If it bothers you, I'd fix it or it will bother you forever. You'll feel better after it's fixed. Better now than after it's completed. At that point there is nothing you can do. Beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing.

I don't personally see what's wrong with it. I think it's very nice. But, like others have said - if it's going to bother you, rip it and fix it.

You sound a lot like me. Your son won't mind and I'd bet no one else will notice it but it will bother you every time you look at it.

As advise I would say leave it, but as a fellow "bugee" I say fix it.

I wouldnt change it, unless you are very very fussy.
Great job, love the colours.

He's 6 yrs old and probably loves everything you do. Chances are, he won't even notice the colors and if he does, he'll no doubt think it's suppose to be that way. There are many more quilts in his future from Grandma - I'd leave it as is, mentioning it will only draw attention to it.
Consider the possibility that with all that red, it might all bleed together in the wash and all the red squaes could end up the same color - wouldn't that be great.LOL

On someone else's quilt that I was giving away and won't see too often, it wouldn't bother me and I'd probably leave it. If it bothered me that much and I was going to see it daily, I'd take it out. That's me though.

Can the untrained eye really notice a difference when viewing the whole quilt?

It would drive me crazy .. I had completed a QS quilt, had it professionaly quilted, completed the binding. Then about a month later I noticed a small error. I unpicked it, fixed it then took it back to the quilter. I'm happy now

As they say in the quilt world, finished is better than perfect. Just take it as an experience to learn from.

I say "leave it alone"... it's for a 6 yr old... it is gonna get dragged to grandma's... to sleepovers... you name it! It will be loved and adored, and used to keep him warm! Relax... no one else will know, and don't point it out! You did an amazing job!!!