Disappointed in whole-cloth quilt...
09-28-2011, 03:35 AM
#181
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I can understand how you feel, as I love to see the stitching in my quilts too. But you must admit, your white whole cloth adds such an elegant touch to your room. And I love the backing too. You could turn it over, add a few solid pillows to the bed, and have a completely different look. Hang in there...and know that many of us think you did a fabulous job!!
09-28-2011, 03:35 AM
#182
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You've created an heirloom that will be cherished for years to come. You should be very proud. If you're just not seeing enough color, place another quilt at the bottom of the bed, like a runner, and put some matching decorative shams at the top.
09-28-2011, 07:10 AM
#183
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I See the quilting and I adore the backing. Perhaps because there are those two light colored end tables and light walls,etc. I bet if it were hanging on a colored wall or in a darker bedroom, it would REALLY pop!~ I think it's beautiful! I am so envious... I'd LOVE to make one of these, but know I probably will never. GREAT WORK!
09-28-2011, 07:57 AM
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Loretta: I can understand your emotions. One thing I've noticed about hand quilting (but I've done only small items), is that I need to give the thread an extra little tug sometimes, to help with the definition of the stitches. Sometimes I'm concentrating so hard on spacing, etc., that I forget to get the thread tight, so it just lays on the surface.
I did one small wholecloth, and I missed the blue when it washed away also! But I got used to it after awhile.
You did an amazing job!
Leslie
I did one small wholecloth, and I missed the blue when it washed away also! But I got used to it after awhile.
You did an amazing job!
Leslie
Originally Posted by aorlflood
Thanks to everyone for your kind comments and suggestions.
I think I either need to put it away for a while or use it and let it "grow" on me.
For now, I have refolded it, right side OUT this time, and have it hanging on the quilt rack.
It is in a place where I will see it every day and I'll see how I feel after seeing it on the quilt rack.
I used an Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 batting. I wish I would have used a loftier batting...maybe that would have helped set out the quilting more.
I'm surprised you can see the quilting in the picture. Even in person, I can't make out the medallion, which was so beautiful. I can see the braids on the sides and I do like them. :)
When I first started quilting this and blogged about it, my daughter saw it and laid "dibs" to it when I die! LOL So I know where I can send it if it never grows on me! LOL
Thanks again for all your comments and suggestions.
What's funny is years ago I heard the same complaint from someone that had done a pre-printed whole-cloth quilt...she said she missed the blue lines after it was washed. I didn't understand at the time...but I do now! :)
Thanks for letting me vent!
I think I either need to put it away for a while or use it and let it "grow" on me.
For now, I have refolded it, right side OUT this time, and have it hanging on the quilt rack.
It is in a place where I will see it every day and I'll see how I feel after seeing it on the quilt rack.
I used an Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 batting. I wish I would have used a loftier batting...maybe that would have helped set out the quilting more.
I'm surprised you can see the quilting in the picture. Even in person, I can't make out the medallion, which was so beautiful. I can see the braids on the sides and I do like them. :)
When I first started quilting this and blogged about it, my daughter saw it and laid "dibs" to it when I die! LOL So I know where I can send it if it never grows on me! LOL
Thanks again for all your comments and suggestions.
What's funny is years ago I heard the same complaint from someone that had done a pre-printed whole-cloth quilt...she said she missed the blue lines after it was washed. I didn't understand at the time...but I do now! :)
Thanks for letting me vent!
09-28-2011, 05:59 PM
#190
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Okay, WAY too hard on yourself! It IS BEAUTIFUL! I too, am my own worst critic and a lot of projects went that way for me but if you walk away from it and come back to it, it's the labor of love in the process that comes back at you. The fact is, most projects aren't "Perfect," to the person who made it because you know all the," here's," and, "there's," that no one else even notices. Be proud you accomplished such a goal! YOU DID IT!!!!
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