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Old 10-16-2011, 11:11 AM
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I don't think it's ugly. Personally, I would use the plain off setting triangles as opportunities to have more fun with FMQ, but that's just me, I guess.
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:13 AM
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This quilt is not ugly. It sure would look good with some appliqued long leaf water looking plants. Kind of like this in the bottom corners on the light fabric. The leaves could overlap onto the edge of the focal center square.
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:16 AM
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Noooo not ugly! I'd love a quilt like that! Reminds me of my moms koi pond!
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:25 AM
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Quilt it in purple and the gold and it will be gorgeous!
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:30 AM
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Sorry - not ugly!!
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fayzer
This quilt is not ugly. It sure would look good with some appliqued long leaf water looking plants. Kind of like this in the bottom corners on the light fabric. The leaves could overlap onto the edge of the focal center square.
What a great idea!
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Fraew
Not at all ugly! If you must change something, I would change the outer border to a batik or marble (like the purple) that compliments the koi. More of the same purple would be fine if you have any. Fabulous quilting in the neutral areas will make this stunning.
I actually thought "purple" border, too. Then with great quilting in the blank areas will make it gorgeous!!
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Cattyqwltr
I don't think it's ugly. Personally, I would use the plain off setting triangles as opportunities to have more fun with FMQ, but that's just me, I guess.
I agree and I would use a variegated blue thread so the quilting really stands out. I also think the outer border is fine, it's just that the white is so stark that it really makes it stand out. Once you get it quilted it will pull everything together. I think it's a great quilt.
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Old 10-16-2011, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by lynnie
love the koi, needs some quilting and it'll be great
It's a great opportunity for some beautiful quilting in the white areas. Some turquoise intricate design or even a landscape/ocean scene would be some possibilities.

It's going to shine!
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Old 10-16-2011, 12:00 PM
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honestly, i do not think that is ugly. if you have any purple left, maybe you could add some as 1 last border to tie the center to the rest of the quilt
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