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playswithcolor 03-06-2012 03:36 PM

Please dont let it become a UFO. My thought would be to connect the border with the body of the quilt somehow. maybe extend a few of the rails, applique a few leaves and gold flowers, quilt it all in gold? I'm sure you will come up with your own creative answer.

janetter 03-06-2012 03:39 PM

It's wonderful the pattern the colors I bet once it is quilted u will love it

luce321 03-06-2012 04:01 PM

I suggest that you finish it, you probably will be surprised how nice it will be.

cjackaitlin 03-06-2012 04:08 PM

You spent to much time and energy to cut it up. Finish it, it's really nice, if you don't liike it after you can donate it . Someone out there would love to get thiss one.

quilter1943 03-06-2012 04:31 PM

I think the colors are great. Add a yellow binding after it's quilted and you'll love it! Looks like you did a great job with the serger.

polly13 03-06-2012 04:46 PM

Well, I'm glad I read that you are going to take everyone's advice and finish it. I really like the colors. Be sure to show us the finished quilt and if you have a change of heart.

faykilgore 03-06-2012 04:50 PM

I like it and obviously so do many others! I'll bet using a serger to piece a quilt top makes the seams much stronger. I used mine for a flannel quilt that was just simple squares sewn together to prevent them from fraying. Worked well but used a lot of thread!

nightquilter 03-06-2012 08:17 PM

please finish it. If ,then you still dont like it ,donate it to a local school or nursing home to be raffled off.I know alot of people would love to own it.To cut it up would just not be right after all that work.Sometimes I make things and wonder why I chose to use things as I did, but others see the beauty in it.

pacquilter 03-06-2012 09:52 PM

Wow, what's not to like? I think once it's quilted you'll feel differently..I get those same feelings about my quilts sometimes after I've been working on them for a while, but it always helps to get some positive feedback!

Kyiav10 03-06-2012 10:47 PM

I personally like it a lot. FInish it and send to me! :)

earthwalker 03-06-2012 11:05 PM


Originally Posted by PJisChaos (Post 5035122)
I agree with the others.. I love this one!!! Absolutely LOVE it. Great job on colors and piecing.

Me too:) Quilting it will bring even more life to it.

Merivale 03-06-2012 11:40 PM

Finish it and gift it, although with a little medium color aqua it might just turn into a favorite.

Patski-Mi. 03-07-2012 03:52 AM

I think you should finish it. I would be happy with it.......

pasolovers 03-07-2012 04:13 AM

Silly girl, its lovely…the colors are fine….PLS finish it!!!

QUILTNMO 03-07-2012 04:20 AM

oh gosh finish it you can always give to charity

granny64 03-07-2012 04:24 AM

I think it looks great! Finish it.

2manyhobbies 03-07-2012 04:49 AM

I thought I was the only one who wants to chop some of mine up! I think it's very nice. Finish it!

mummadee 03-07-2012 05:06 AM

but what about all the time you've already invested? I'd have to finish. If you hate it when it's done, there's a somebody somewhere that will love it.

babyfireo4 03-07-2012 05:12 AM

I like it! Think it will be really neat finished! If you still don't like it, gift it or give it to charity!

pastorpatti04 03-07-2012 05:19 AM

Finish it I like the colors.

hperttula123 03-07-2012 05:24 AM

It's beautiful!!! Love the colors. Sergers are a great tool. You can do alot more on them than I ever thought of. :)

LindaR 03-07-2012 05:47 AM

charity quilt, no waste there

BizzieLizzie 03-07-2012 05:52 AM

I think that your quilt is lovely. The colours are nice and bright. How about using a deep blue or navy to bind the edges and that could 'relax' the quilt a little? Just a suggestion. Everyone else seems to think the gold will make it better. I think that that is a personal choice. Please post when it is finished. :thumbup:

glorcour 03-07-2012 05:53 AM

Do finish it. Quilting adds so much dimension and interest to a quilt. You will end up really liking it. I like it.

amizjeanne 03-07-2012 06:17 AM

I agree with others - this is a nice start for a good quilt. I would finish it.

Annaquilts 03-07-2012 06:18 AM

Leave it and finnish it. It looks very nice. Often more then not by the time I am done with a quilt top I am second guessing my color and pattern choice and feel less then optimistic about it. When it gets done I get the enthusiasm back.

jbj137 03-07-2012 06:46 AM

I think the colors and pattern are really good.
Finish it.
J J

StarofMoonDancer 03-07-2012 07:12 AM

This is a wonderful job and like it. Finish it. wow

CarrieC 03-07-2012 07:14 AM

I think you should finish it. Then you can decide if you like it or if you don't. You may find that finished it looks better to you (although I like it as is). If you find you still don't care for it - give it away or raffle it for charity!

Aurora 03-07-2012 07:40 AM

I was going to suggest a dark green or blue binding, personally, I would use a dark green. Then, if you still don't like it, there are charities who take quilt tops because the have volunteer quilters. Hospice is one we have here locally. Just a thought.

GrannieAnnie 03-07-2012 07:49 AM


Originally Posted by Chris Penna (Post 5035094)
Help! My fabric choices didn't come out as I had hoped! Made this quilt top at a Serger Class but can't decide if I want to invest more $$$ to finish the quilt or just dice it up for my stash! And yes, you can piece a quilt using your serger!!!!

It's a winner. Someone you know will be thrilled to get it.

milikaa1 03-07-2012 08:29 AM

I like it very much, it seems go together well, I think quilts take on different looks each phase of the project, when finished I am sure you will be pleased.

solstice3 03-07-2012 09:23 AM

Finish it!! Color choices aren't bad at all. Even if it isn't what you hoped for, I am sure you will find someone that will cherish it!

par4theday 03-07-2012 10:14 AM

Finish it, it is a great quilt.

onaemtnest 03-07-2012 11:09 AM

Oh please don't cut it up...I cannot tell you how many quilts at this point I'm disappointed in. However, once quilted they take on a life of their own. Hang in there Laugh, Love and Quilt as your tag line encourages!

callen 03-07-2012 11:29 AM

OMG don't cut it up !!!. If you want to change something, maybe try a different border - perhaps a green one. That just might change everything & you may like it more than you think.

BarbaraSue 03-07-2012 01:07 PM

If you don't like it right now, or have doubts, put it aside and work on something else for now. Get it out a monthe or two from now and see if your thoughts have changed.

I think it would be worth your efforts to finish it, maybe just not right now.

wildyard 03-07-2012 01:39 PM

I agree about finishing it. I am making one for my grandson and also felt it was very disappointing in it's appearance. However, I showed it to some teens and they all loved it. Even had some offers to adopt it if my DGS should decide he didn't like it, LOL.
So I am going to finish mine and let the clippings fall where they may. At least I know someone will love it when it's finished. :)

butterflies5518 03-07-2012 02:39 PM

I agree, finish it - I like this one.

labtechkty 03-07-2012 02:51 PM

Alot of times the quilting gives the top that extra something, finish it before you decide...try and picture it on a bed in a room with co-ordinating colors..I bet it will look fantastic....


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