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I agree that taking out the whites would make a huge difference - or trying sashing. But, having said that, I also know very well what happens when you have it in your head that it is bad. You just don't want it as a quilt - anymore. Ok, so think outside the box. Holidays are coming up - what about taking a couple of the 4 blocks and making a few tote bags and fill with an inexpensive bottle of wine or bath stuff as a gift. What about cutting thru the white ones to make large stockings - again to use as gift holders. I'm not a big pot holder fan, but a couple potholders and a matching tea towel would be a great gift. Maybe you already have a whole lot of your neighbors gifts half made!! Quilters do not have mistakes, we just have happy accidents!
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Originally Posted by javin22
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I had 2 offers to finish it and donate it, so that takes care of that. Now I don't have to think about it anymore. It is a nightmare. Blah! I am glad it is going to something good. I really don't care if they take it all apart or for , I just want it gone.
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A bit busy but a learning curve all the same
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The bright white blocks do tend to distract from the other blocks. I like the idea suggested that you put in a sashing between the blocks, just to give the eyes a resting place. I would finish it and make it into a tree skirt, they don't have to be round. Jenny Doan on MSQC has a tree skirt tutorial, it might give you an idea on how to finish your quilt into a tree skirt, and once you start putting presents under the tree, the quilt will "seem to disappear".
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Oh yes. Often I can do something to "improve what I have done." Like the suggestions that are being offered here. Some quilters can make everything look better. I am not there yet.
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Wow if you hate that i'll have it, its gorgeous, and I love your colour choice and pattern.
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Yay! It's gone and you don't have to be troubled by it anymore.
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Hope that you find a good intervention for your quilt ..
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Please DO finish it and donate it to a senior center. Someone will love it and feel very special that it was given to them.
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Good for you for showing and telling your "quilt of frustration".
Double good for whoever is going to fix and donate it. I have made things that I thought were beautiful and the first one, I freakin' messed up out of ignorance. I did not know about measuring so carefully etc. back then, but I do love it for grand mousling's drag about. You probably don't have this problem, this was just a fluke, but I can pick beautiful fabrics and then get stumped on what should go with what and what pattern. Oh, I know all about color wheels etc. I have a head full of quilt knowledge. That's the problem! I know so much, I have trouble using it ~sigh~ Since you solved your problem, I thought perhaps you wouldn't mind letting another frustrated quilter vent :p |
"the first snow of christmas" beautiful...
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I think you should rearrange the whites. All of your colors are centrally located and your whites are stuck out there by themselves.
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Been there, done that. I have a log cabin scrappy started and when I actually took a look at it . . . well, it's in my "later" box. I think it's the pattern's fault.
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I have experienced this, and found that a community group is always glad to get something we made and don't like. Even the Fire Dept., Police Dept, homeless shelters, ect, all wish they had more quilts.Mariah.
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