Not sure if this is good enough to give
 

This is my second "proper" quilting project and for some reason I had thought to give it to my parents-in-law as their Christmas present.

I'm not sure though...I think it's pretty good despite a few mistakes but can I ask your opinion pls...and suggestions to fix any glaring boo-boos...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=493226&stc=1




The back:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=493228&stc=1



One of the short sides looks bad but I'm hoping I can get the hanging sleeve to cover that:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=493229&stc=1


Close up of a block that could have been fabric matched better:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3...o/IMAG2760.jpg




And for about 3 inches on one side the stitching on the back is wonky:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=493230&stc=1


I know it's not the best quilt but do you think it's ok as a gift once the terrible top bit is concealed by the hanging sleeve?

I think you are being way too hard on yourself - it looks great - trust me if you saw everything we all do up close you would find all kinds of things that are not right. I think they will love it and what a great gift to give something that is handmade and from the heart.

i think it looks fine!!you know the old saying we are our own worst critics!

I am sure all your efforts will be very much appreciated because it was made with Love!!

I like it and they will probably love it. I love your fabric choices. They really add dimension to the quilt.

FYI...I don't like to work with Minky. The stretchiness drives me nuts. I'll take cotton any day.

i don't see any glaring boo boo's. as long as those are colors that they like, i'm sure they will be grateful. nicely done.

I totally get the harsh self-criticism, but none of us ever make perfect looking quilts & we all start somewhere. A quilt is a marriage between functional & artistic. Your quilt is both. Are there aspects that you might use to learn new techniques for the future? I'm sure there are, but the minor wrinkles weren't even noticeable until you did the close-up. If they were paying a lot of money for it, that'd be one thing. As a gift, I think it's great. Cut yourself some slack! I know I would be very happy to receive that very quilt. :)

If I were your daughter in law I would love it. My first quilting teacher kept telling us that quilting is a craft - hand made. We should do our best but don't expect perfection.

It is beautiful just as it is.
Marilyn

I really like it! I agree that you are worrying too much about it....we really tend to see our mistakes instead of just admiring the whole thing. Put it up for two days and then look at it again with fresh eyes. It really looks great, and your parents-in-law will love it!

Dina

My brother-in-law always says "It looks good from my house!" So I will say it to you, It looks good from my house! You did a really good job and it will look good from their house too.

It's the little imperfections that make it a one of a kind made from the heart. Don't do a thing, I'd be proud to hang it in my house.

Kathy :-)

It's fine. They will not see the imperfections that you are worrying about. Someone said put it away for a couple of days and look again. They are right. I've had mistakes on quilts that I wanted to fix later and unless I mark the error in some way I usually can't find it when I go back to do the fix.

I think it's really striking. You did a good job and each year you will get better. Don't be so hard on yourself !

I made a tablerunner like that and I use it because I love the fabrics and the pattern. What the back looks like, no one knows. The front is pretty and any imperfections, I forgot about quickly. Definitely, no one else would think to notice 'mistakes' anyway. It's handmade and the thought is what counts.

It looks fantastic and no one or thing is perfect only GOD is perfect, you sure are too hard on your self it really is nice.

It's the thought that counts. I am sure they will appreciate it.

Unless your in-laws are excellent quilters, they will not notice your perceived imperfections.

When you are making a quilt and thinking good thoughts about the person who will be receiving it - that is a gift in itself.

Beautiful quilt - they will love it because it is from you.

I agree with everyone else, you are being too hard on yourself. They will never notice the areas that you think are mistakes. If the wonky back really bothers you, fix it--it's only 3 inches, but I think it's fine the way it is. They will love it.
Sue

I agree with those who encourage you to give it and don't worry about it! Anything made with love should be appreciated with love!

It is beautiful. I think we are much harsher on ourselves when giving something than when receiving. The recipient is sure to love it.

Ditto what she said. I think it looks good.

I would definitely give it as a gift to someone. UNLESS they are the type who would look at the back and comment. Those types get a gift card!!

Very nice. You are the artist, and your creation is wonderful.

When I first started quilting someone asked me " If I was on a galloping horse going by Would I see the mistake ?" LOL Well , Noooo!!! nough said!!

Since it is for your in laws, would you consult your husband?? It is hard to tell with the pictures, but it might need a little more quilting to inside the body of the quilt just so the layers are secure and won't shift. We have ALL been beginners in our path of being a quilter and have given quilts that were the work of a beginner. Most people enjoy having a gift that was handmade especially for them.

Don't be so hard on yourself, it's beautiful and I think your in-laws will appreciate your taking the time to make them such a nice present.

I think you should go ahead and give it to your in-laws. Tell them you are still "training" and it is not perfect. They will enjoy it just because you made it for them. It does not have to be perfect. Very few of our creations will pass the quilt police!

Very nice. If you really don't want to give it to them. PM me and I will send you my address and you can send it to me. That way you will never have to see it again. I will treasure it. BrendaK

I really like it. It has the look of a modern quilt with your great fabric. I would do what you suggest with the sleeve and then give it with joy.

Thank you fr the replies.

im going to unpick the wonky stitching and use the hanging sleeve to tidy up the top.

I'll add a bit more quilting, I enjoy doing it so that's ok :-)

consulting my my husband...our system is that I source gifts and then if he's not happy with my choice then HE has to source a reaplcement. We do it this way bc also he's a wonderful man he used to be ultra perfectionist when it comes to gifts. He used to ask me to source gifts and then send me back to the shops again and again bc things weren't perfect until I cracked.
Last year he did all the gifts himself not bc I was being vengeful but simply bc he truly did not understand the pressure he was putting on me. The day after Christmas he begged me to be in charge of sourcing gifts from now on and if he really disagrees with my choice he can take over for that particular gift. Things are much smoother now for both of us.

I agree that you should send it as a thoughtful gift. Because it came from you they will certainly love it!

If you were my DIL (and I have one), I would be so absolutely thrilled that you cared enough to spend time and thought on making a gift, I would only see how it was made with love and care. BTW, you really did a nice job on this! Keep quilting! You have the talent!

I think it is very nice and you put so much of your heart into it ,so it will be a great gift

I agree with all the others - it's very pretty and the in-laws will love it. I enjoyed reading the comments because I tend to be very self-critical and can rip out and redo until I finally give up. And looking at it again in a few days, it doesn't seem all that bad. It doesn't have to be perfect! You did a great job with fabrics and colors!

I think it is very nice. And your in laws will love it. Lighten up on yourself. We all tend to be much harder on ourselves than we should. I know I am. Keep quilting it will get better. I have learned so much from this board that I'm a much better piecer now. (Too scared to actually quilt any of them yet.) Lol. But I'm working on it.

Did you make it from the heart? Does the color go with their decor? If answers 1 and 2 are yes then give it. Nobody but you will notice the wonkiness in 3" of stitching. They will love it.

Good move on both your parts. I've always been in charge of the gifts, then the kids would thank Dad for the gift, he'd reply your welcome, what did I get you lol

We are the ones that look real close at our work. Once it is washed and dried many boo boos disappear. I wash and dry all my quilts as soon as they are done. When I look at them they all look very good.
Give it to them and just watch their reaction, they will love it.
As someone else said, we are our worse critic.

I really like it. I don't know the pattern but it is very original and creative.