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    Old 12-13-2010, 12:27 PM
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    Okay, this turned out to be the project from the underworld. The tube method worked fine, all created without a snafu.

    First problem...there are four squares and I alternated the center designs...one of the squares WASN'T alternated. Did I notice before I put on the border? No. Removed the offending square and reconstructed.

    Second Problem...wonky border. I had a wide yellow and a thin green. (If I had had to deal with this problem in the past I would have quit quilting!) Decided to remove the green and work with the yellow. Better, still not best.

    Third Problem....I chose a decorative quilting stitch that I really like. The problem was that it caused some puckering (user error) that impacted the backing material.

    Fourth Problem....Because of the puckering, the backing isn't square at the corners and I have HAD IT with this project.

    While I love the colors....and love the tube method....I could kick myself for how badly I completed this.

    It is now gracing the top of my front-load washer where only I can see it!
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    Old 12-13-2010, 12:30 PM
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    I like....you are too hard on your self. Consider it a learning experience. Don't get discouraged. We all have projects that don't go as planned.:)
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    Old 12-13-2010, 12:42 PM
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    It is a cute runner :D:D:D
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    Old 12-13-2010, 01:20 PM
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    I think it is nice!
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    Old 12-13-2010, 01:28 PM
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    I like it. and is very cheerful colors making laundry fun? ok sorry. :) I really do like the colors
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    Old 12-13-2010, 01:33 PM
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    You are all too kind...and yes it will make the laundry area cheery. I'm might even try to mess up another one for the top of the dryer!
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    Old 12-13-2010, 03:05 PM
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    I like it too!Sorry you had such a tough time of things. hng in there,tomarrow is another day...pab
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    Old 12-13-2010, 06:06 PM
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    I agree with every one. It still is really cute. Not all will be perfect - I like it :D
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