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SWEETPEACHES 10-02-2011 11:12 AM

I love the colors in your quilt.

Little RoO 10-02-2011 11:12 AM

I can really understand your disappointment if your quilt has come back and it isn't how you dreamed it would be then you are naturally disappointed......but that's where I think the problem may lie...if you don't relay what the end quilt looks like in your head to the LA quilter then you will always be disappointed.
If I were ever to send mine off I think I would draw a simple drawing of the quilt and in pen show what type of quilting I would like.... even if it was a useless drawing hopefully it might give them a much better idea of what you want.

np3 10-02-2011 11:15 AM


Originally Posted by wvdek
Love your quilt and colors.

Did you and the LA discuss what you wanted done or did you give her free choice?
If you did not discuss it with her, then you cannot blame the LA.
If you did and she did not follow your wishes, then by all means let her know.
No one can improve upon their abilities unless ther are given some constructive criticism to know where to make the changes necessary.
Personally I would have done a star within the stars and a pattern in the sashing areas.
All that said, it still looks nice because of your pattern, colors, and design.

Good advice.

karenm36 10-02-2011 11:16 AM

From what I can tell your quilt is quite impressive! And it's only your second quilt...wow!!! Even if the quilting itself isn't exactly what you wanted I think you can be assured that your quilt pattern and colors are awesome and it's still a very attractive quilt. Don't know if I'd take out the stitching but if I weren't happy with it I certainly would look for a different LAQ in the future. Good luck with your decision as to what you're going to do.

MissSandra 10-02-2011 11:16 AM

I'm a ripper, and from what I see i'm disapointed in the star centers looks like someone did not care of give thought to what they were quilting. what ashame. perhaps the next time discuss what you want done.
Love the Quilt

thimblebug6000 10-02-2011 11:19 AM

You can certainly take it out without wrecking your quilt, if you're that disappointed.

Sewfine 10-02-2011 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by Lilrain
It is hard to see the quilting. What did she do that you are disappointed in?

Same response. I just picked out some quilting I tried to do myself and decided to do my designs by hand. Still working on it.

Boxer mom 10-02-2011 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by Lotsapies
To me it looks sloppy-she did a random star pattern, I think I would of been happier with a tighter pattern. My question is can this be taken out without damaging the quilt?

I am in the process of taking one out right now, the best thing is to work from the back just in case you slip. I also just purchased a LIGHTED SEAM RIPPER to help me see some of the areas better. It was only about $6 from Nancy's Notions on line.

blueangel 10-02-2011 12:12 PM

I don't understand what was wrong with it.

Tweety2911 10-02-2011 12:14 PM

So sorry of your disappointment. Hard to see the pattern. Lots of good advice already listed. It is a beautiful quilt.


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