I would show it. It is a beautiful quilt.

Show it! I think its beautiful!! "Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained"!

I think it's beautiful.

If you've entered quilts in shows before then you know that presentation is EVERYTHING. Instead of calling it a mistake, call it:

"A unique experiment in fabric usage to enhance and further display the center of the quilt."

(Sounds good when you put it that way, doesn't it?)

Show it See what happens.

What a lovely quilt I would show it no matter what. Love it anyway.

I am not an expert on shows or quilting, and I know you are sick about this, but I think perhaps naming it to include the shadow instead of trying to do something to fix it after it has been so beautifully quilted, she did a beautiful job as did you fabulous quilt. This might bring out the mistake more, Perhaps something like "Shadow Framed" or something to include the shadow in the name. But I would definitely enter it and as others have stated if it is for your daughter she and others would probably never notice unless you point it out and she will obviously be so blessed that her mother did such an outstanding work of art just for her. I am sure if certain shows and perhaps in all that judges might notice, but if it has the word shadow in the name they may consider this as part of the finished quilt. Who knows about judges. I am still working on getting the bleed out of my daughter's wedding ring quilt I made for her, that occurred after the first washing. I am still sick about that. But I would definitely enter it, as far as many are concerned, you rate a grand prize ribbon for the beautiful work on this . Good luck in what ever you do, let us know what you end up with, Gerbie

How about using a stencil like this in green like the border to cover the shadow? It comes in two sizes and only about $4 to $6 each so I could try both of them and see which fits best. The one stencil includes all the designs.

A show stopper? Perhaps. But again, it depends on the judge, the competition and a number of other factors. On the other hand, it's truly a show stopper visually. It's incredibly beautiful. It will be treasured, loved, admired, and adored. That's what it's all about.

Well, I ordered the stencil, a paint stick in olive green, and a couple different size brushes. Maybe I can fix it. The stencils go with the swirl designs in the border fabric.

I think you should leave it alone. It's beautiful the way it is and I am afraid that you may make it worse by trying to cover it up.