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Wouldn't "Quilted to Death" make a great title for a mystery novel?:D It is still beautiful and I agree with not getting the quilting out. I've tried that before and even with washing and ironing I could still see some old needle marks. I use the clear vinyl and a dry erase marker to preview my quilting designs now. What I think will look great quilted on a top sometimes does not suit it after I preview it. It has saved me some quilting mistakes.
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I think you are being too harsh on yourself. Step away from it a little, remove the markings and perhaps you can appreciate what you have done to it more.
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I can see why you love the dragonfly applique, it's lovely. I agree with the quilters who say it will look better when the markings are removed. I think the overlaps in the quilting contribute to your unhappiness with the result; the cross-over loops of the granite or garnet stitch you used make the work flatter and less sculptural. A meander that doesn't cross itself may give you the look you wanted. I hope you DO like it with the marks removed...the stained glass look is so vibrant.
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Agree with everyone. Wash that beautiful quilt to get rid of the marks and then put away for at least 24 hrs. I think you will love it again when you do!!
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Sprayed the quilt a little and some of the markings disappeared. Here's what it looks like a little damp. The markings have changed to a "dye" effect (I kind of like it, too bad it goes when it's washed lol)
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Oh, your quilt is beautiful and look how beautiful the quilting looks now!!! Great job!!!
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It is so beautiful, your a to hard on yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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See what it looks like after you remove the marking. Bet your going to love it!
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It looks great! Don't rip, just wash and love what you did :D
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Your quilt is just beautiful. We are always more critical of our own work. Enjoy your creation!
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