I wouldn't have noticed it if you didn't point out the flaw. I don't know anything about entering quilts into shows, but I think it is beautiful. Every quilt has its flaws (mine definitely do), I think they add character!

I don't know much about entering quilts in shows...are they always entered for competition, or sometimes just for display? Because I personally would love to just view this quilt, and would not be looking for flaws. So maybe just give us quilt show goers a treat and enter it?

very pretty

One thing is for sure: you already know about the boo-boo, so if you do decide to enter it, it wouldn't be a nasty surprise being pointed out to you. However, there probably would be comments made and not only by the judges ... are you prepared for that? Or would you even be there to hear the comments, compliments and/or criticism? I wouldn't want you to get your feelings hurt, both on general principle and because the quilt and quilting are so fabulous.

There is that... I already know about it. The other side of that is sending in the required two pictures, a full one hanging up and a close-up of the quilting. If I don't show the flaw and it is accepted and then seen in person, that seems deceptive on my part.

I couldn't with good conscience do that. Would it be any different than knowing there is a huge problem with the backing and I only present a picture of the front of a quilt for consideration?

Enter it. So what if you don't win a ribbon. The quilt is absolutely gorgeous and anyone looking at it in a show will be in awe of its beauty. Go for it! :D

Have you thought about adding a fusible bias ribbon over the shadow? you can purchase it in tons of colors

also check out iron on threads - fairly heavy weight, and have a metallic sheen anywhere from 1/8" on up

a fun one to try is Mrs. K's Iron on Thread Assortments.

here is the link: www.kreinik.com

Vicky :D

I looked at the iron-on threads... interesting. then I did searches for examples but didn't find any. I did find iron-on embroidered applique. some possibilities in tiny 1 1/2" pieces and if I could find a light blue flower that might do. Then I thought of the little flowers that are in the fabric I used. Maybe I could applique them all around the border. Or, I have a lot of the border fabric because I was going to use it for a border around the outside. Maybe I could extend that motif around the outside of it. Even leave it loose like prairie points past the point of the shadow.

I could do this though it is a whole lot of hand work and it would be obvious that they are sewn on top of the seam, not into it. I have FQs left of several of the fabrics that I could back the "points" with.

Instead of going that far maybe just use fabric crayons
(or whatever they are) and paint something around the edge. That probably wouldn't be as obvious that it was done after the quilting.

I'm into making it as easy as possible but still retain the same elegant feeling of the quilt that you have right now.

I've used the fusible threads and the fusible tapes - I love them both! For a long distance, I strongly recommend using a ruler so you know the line will be straight.

The quilt is in shades of blue and white, correct? How about a 3-row line of threads (should be wide enough to cover the shadow) bluewhiteblue? if you think they won't be quite wide enough, use the somewhat wider ribbon instead of thread.

If you poke around the Kreinik site a little, they used to offer a sample pack - small quantity of a couple different products so you could play with a 'copy' of the problem spot on the quilt - take pieces of the same fabrics, sew together, add batting and backing, and sew the whole thing together around the outside edge. Now you can experiment to see what works best.........I love to experiment with stuff, but not at the expense of my finished project.

Please feel free to PM me if you've got any questions. I love problem solving. I'm sure if we talk about enough options, something in that list will be perfect to solve the problem.

That quilt is so gorgeous you have got to enter it! If the right solution can be found, you won't have to worry about whether the judges will see the shadow or not.

Vicky :D