*sigh* and the ugly quilt award goes to? Me. Again.
01-01-2014, 06:15 PM
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You've got to be kidding me! Only a year and you quilted the quilt? I have been quilting for ten years or so and I have not attempted feathers yet. Your circles look round too! I think you have done a fine job. I look forward to your next quilt.
01-01-2014, 07:33 PM
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The funny part is, I would have fussy cut, and the first block I did that, as well as making sure everything was pointed the same way, if it had been a quilt for the bed, or something for me. DH liked the "chaos" and the windblown type of effect. Because it was a throw, and could land in any direction, I thought it would be nice for it to be "all over", rather than directional. The fabric was weird too, it's basically an all over silhouette of the cacti, even they were all over the place.
The more I think about it, the more I am really glad that I didn't put it away and end up giving DH something else for Christmas. I don't do well with unfinished business.
I completely agree that I'm going to try not to pay attention to it for a while. Let absence make the heart grow fonder.
I think I might do a little soul soothing quilting next, I have a labyrinth top that's ready for quilting. It's in my colors - 2 blues and a grey / white batik... maybe after that I will feel more like this quilt isn't so loud and bothersome to my psyche.
Madamekelly, I see what you mean about the border, I think that's lint and lighting doing that.
The more I think about it, the more I am really glad that I didn't put it away and end up giving DH something else for Christmas. I don't do well with unfinished business.
I completely agree that I'm going to try not to pay attention to it for a while. Let absence make the heart grow fonder.
I think I might do a little soul soothing quilting next, I have a labyrinth top that's ready for quilting. It's in my colors - 2 blues and a grey / white batik... maybe after that I will feel more like this quilt isn't so loud and bothersome to my psyche.
Madamekelly, I see what you mean about the border, I think that's lint and lighting doing that.
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01-01-2014, 07:56 PM
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Tammi, even with you pointing out the booboos, I don't see them. What really has me in awe - IN AWE! - is your amazing quilting. Seriously? You quilt like this after only one year and you are destined for greatness!
01-01-2014, 09:09 PM
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I really like the quilt and think it looks "manly". I can't see the problems you point out. But what amazes me is that after only one year of quilt making experience you would attempt a pattern calling for so many small HSTs. You must be a brave woman. Thank your for taking the time to address several comments and to tell us about your experience in making it.
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