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I agree with those who say to finish it as it is, maybe a narrow border or even just some binding? It appears that she had a wonky look on purpose.
Several years ago I finshed 3 quilts for a woman my husband knew at work. Her twin sister had passed away leaving 2 teenagers & her parents. I never knew her so didn't know what she had in mind & she was a beginning quilter. I just used the finished blocks as they were, didn't add anything except backing & batting. The family loved them. |
I love it just the way it is, and wouldn't change a thing. I would put a border on it and wrap myself in it on cold winter nights.
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I agree, do your best to square up and don't worry about it. Put the "story" on the quilt label along with all the other regular info.
Originally Posted by erstan947
I would square them up, add fabric if necessary and finish it. It was a gift of love in the process. It would also please and comfort your uncle. It will be beautiful :)
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It is important for your uncle that you finish this quilt. The fabric says school teacher. My guess is that your aunt
talked about this quilt and your daughter to your uncle. Make her dream come true. Border her quilt, show it to your uncle finished and give it to the intended..... |
Originally Posted by mshollysd
To me it is the thought that counts. I would make a nice border around the outside, and tie the quilt to stabilize and give it to your daughter. That way the majority of the work was done by her great aunt and you can honestly say that.
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PlEASE,PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A STITCH OUT OF YOUR AUNT'S QUILT. It is the love that has been put into it that is important--not the stitches.
I wouldn't even border it. I would just bind it (uneven and all)and love every inch of it. Years from now it will be the most treasured quilt that has been handed down over the generations. |
Seeing as how it was meant to be Wonky I'd add the borders and then square only the outside border.
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I would square it up and add a border. Her work need to stay the same, I think.
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Originally Posted by amma
Put a wider border on it, and then square up the whole top... that way you can leave her portion as is, and still have a square up top :D:D:D
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If it was me, I would rip out, square up and do what I could to make this quilt right. Your aunts arm had a lot to do with her problems with this quilt. Then after you get it finished, treasure it.
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