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marku 05-10-2011 08:06 PM

The quilt is beautiful.
Color me stupid, but is the quilt for you.

BETTY62 05-10-2011 08:24 PM

That's a very nice quilt. I love it and I'm sure she will too.

HeatherS 05-10-2011 08:40 PM

You can hang it on my balcony any day!!

OneMoreQuilt 05-10-2011 08:47 PM

I think it's awesome. She'll love it.

Windsong 05-10-2011 09:24 PM

I see nothing wrong with it. I think it is beautiful!!!
You should be proud of it because I'm sure the recipient will certainly be proud of it.
Windsong

mzsooz 05-10-2011 10:24 PM

I think it is really beautiful! I love the colors you chose. This is a wonderful gift!!! Quit worrying! :-D

GailG 05-11-2011 04:04 AM


Originally Posted by olebat
.......

Then I hung it for a photo. It looks great up close, but it isn't photogenic. The neighbors won't be impressed from their flats as she hangs it out to air on her balcony. I looked at the 10 shots . . . and now you know the rest of the story.

I strongly disagree. It looks great! I love the "softness" of the color combination. Those neighbors will be soooo jealous.

kacy 49 05-11-2011 04:06 AM

It is beautiful. I don't see anything wrong with it. She will love it.

Ethel Hoffman 05-11-2011 08:43 AM

Good job

My time 05-11-2011 09:01 AM

Sorry but I can't figure out the rest of the problem either. It looks fine to me.

Just Me... 05-11-2011 11:30 AM

I can't find a thing wrong with it! I'm sure she will enjoy it! :)

bearly quilting 05-11-2011 05:03 PM

Looks great to me too!

laalaaquilter 05-11-2011 05:41 PM

Well lift your heart honey 'cause it's beautiful!

Campbell34 05-11-2011 08:35 PM

Hi ole bat, you know what, I have a husband(married 7 years soon) that never had a quilt just for him, so I made a king size quilt just for him, It is not perfect BUT he takes a nap under it every day because I made it for him, It is very special to him so buck up lady , it is beautiful and cuddley, that is all that is important ,besides you made it especialy for an ocassion, relax, enjoy the moment , Life is too short to sweat the small stuff, :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

arizonagirl 05-12-2011 12:29 AM

I think it beautiful.

jaciqltznok 05-12-2011 01:08 AM

it is not the quilt, but the photo...try using a different ISO and a portrait setting...force it to flash if you have to...either way, the quilt is GREAT!

olebat 05-12-2011 02:58 AM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
it is not the quilt, but the photo...try using a different ISO and a portrait setting...force it to flash if you have to...either way, the quilt is GREAT!

You are so right, and that was part of my frustration. I couldn't get a fill flash that wouldn't cause wash-out. The photos are more for my log than anything, I don't usually post. Most of my pieces are make, hang, shoot, file photo, ship quilt. Not, submit for publication. However, the photos always look like whatever I made. The pictures don't lie.

When I shoot in the sun at that location, the light is usually harsh, so we waited for softer lighting, which we were beginning to loose as we played with settings. Perhaps I'll try a "magazine" shot when I finish the matching tote, perhaps a different camera. It was just a little heart wrenching that my pictures didn't look like the quilt I made.

All of these warm, wonderful comments have proven that the quilt is fine. Many comments have even brought tears to my eyes. It's just a slap in the face that as a former photojournalist (pre-digital), I can't make a quick shot count. My new quest - a good quality photograph of this quilt, for my own satisfaction.

jaciqltznok 05-12-2011 05:40 AM


Originally Posted by olebat

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
it is not the quilt, but the photo...try using a different ISO and a portrait setting...force it to flash if you have to...either way, the quilt is GREAT!

You are so right, and that was part of my frustration. I couldn't get a fill flash that wouldn't cause wash-out. The photos are more for my log than anything, I don't usually post. Most of my pieces are make, hang, shoot, file photo, ship quilt. Not, submit for publication. However, the photos always look like whatever I made. The pictures don't lie.

When I shoot in the sun at that location, the light is usually harsh, so we waited for softer lighting, which we were beginning to loose as we played with settings. Perhaps I'll try a "magazine" shot when I finish the matching tote, perhaps a different camera. It was just a little heart wrenching that my pictures didn't look like the quilt I made.

All of these warm, wonderful comments have proven that the quilt is fine. Many comments have even brought tears to my eyes. It's just a slap in the face that as a former photojournalist (pre-digital), I can't make a quick shot count. My new quest - a good quality photograph of this quilt, for my own satisfaction.

yeah.....see I knew you knew it was not the quilt! the lighting just sort of washed it out...but it is a stunning quilt made with love, so that makes it beautiful on its own merit!

eleu16 05-12-2011 09:01 PM

the quilt is beautiful...nothing wrong with it :-D :-D :-D

The Quiet Quilter 05-13-2011 05:07 PM

It's a beautiful quilt and
will be well loved. Don't
be so hard on yourself. I
love it. Hugs, Sharon

roseOfsharon 05-13-2011 05:09 PM

I think it is tops! I like nautical :) and I see you peeking out from behind it! Great job.

Margie 05-13-2011 07:06 PM

Looks like a beautiful summer quilt to me. Love the colors....beautiful work.

OB 05-15-2011 12:53 PM

It really pretty, thanks for sharing.

hperttula123 05-15-2011 01:28 PM

I think it is wonderful! Great colors with a great pattern. :)

pawebdoctor 05-15-2011 03:25 PM

Be proud... it is beautiful!!!

JulieTN 05-15-2011 03:46 PM

:) OK, you need a Baileys and coffee treat! Sugar - this is a fine and wonderful looking quilt. And WHO did yo make it for? Her or her enighbors!!!! Silly quilter.

Send it and she will love it!
Julie

olebat 05-15-2011 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by JulieTN
:) OK, you need a Baileys and coffee treat! Sugar - this is a fine and wonderful looking quilt. And WHO did yo make it for? Her or her enighbors!!!! Silly quilter.

Send it and she will love it!
Julie

Thanks, I'll take ya up on the Baileys. Too close to bed time for the coffee, so just make it a double Baileys.

Sadheart 05-15-2011 05:42 PM

Awesome truely!!

javin22 05-15-2011 05:47 PM

Nothing wrong with that. It is beautiful.

gonzales_pat 05-16-2011 02:23 PM

beatiful quilt someone is very lucky

IBQUILTIN 05-16-2011 03:12 PM

The colors are perfect for the intended purposes. I sure can't find anything wrong with it

gypsylady5 05-21-2011 03:47 PM

I don't see the problem either?????


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