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    Old 11-28-2012, 04:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by alikat110
    I would just applique flowers over the "offending" blocks and enjoy the beautiful results
    Definitely a safer road to travel! No one will know it was not intended that way.
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    Old 11-28-2012, 04:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by Charming
    OMG.....you brought out memories from last year. The kids kept picking on me all season last years after I made the same mistake and I still tease them and put this quilt every year on a different table. Here it is....and of course this year I have a small nativity on it
    Anyways back to the solution. I did that on few blocks last week just carefully removed the stitches and the took out the blocks fixed them and sewed them back....doable really but with attention.
    Good luck
    So glad to know that I'm not the only one who did this...and didn't see it in time. lol.
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    Old 11-29-2012, 03:48 AM
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    Honestly it took me a bit to find the mistake. Looking at the quilt as a whole, you really do not notice the blocks that are not correct. Its a very nice top, and I wish you much luck in fixing it.
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    Old 11-29-2012, 04:58 AM
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    You are wise to ask your mother directly. If what to most people is a pleasing design instead for her brings back painful memories, then it would be very kind and thoughtful of you to make changes in the quilt. It would take a bit of work, but because of your respect and concern for your mother, it would be worth it.
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    Old 11-29-2012, 05:09 AM
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    Only God is perfect. Quilting is therapy and un-sewing takes too much time! Learn from your experience, your mother will love anything you made yourself. Life is too short and the projects too many to sweat the small stuff!
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    Old 11-29-2012, 05:09 AM
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    Leave it alone. Your mother should take the quilt and love it as it is since you made it for her. The mistakes shouldn't matter. Years from now you will be able to laugh at the mistakes. The quilt is still beautiful so leave it because taking it apart is not going to be easy and you might do more damage them good.
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    Old 11-29-2012, 05:27 AM
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    Originally Posted by Gail B
    I would follow the advice of MTS & Sandym and redo the blocks. You will be happy you took the extra time to fix the blocks. It won't take that long to do them & you will be really happy with the results.
    I agree with the above quote. It's a beautiful quilt, but the symbol of oppression during WW II would maybe not be noticeable to your Mom, but why take the chance? A couple more hours to fix this will make it the perfect quilt, and not one that you wonder about it bringing back sad/bad memories to your Mom.

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    Old 11-29-2012, 05:36 AM
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    I would go with the applique solution, probably stars. I just finished picking 2 blocks out of a quilt because I did not like them there after all. We all have problems like this sooner or later, usually both sooner AND later. After almost 500 quilts, I find mistakes still happen, or places where I change my mind. Don't be so hard on yourself. Do be careful not to stretch the fabric if you go with frog stitching (ripit).
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    Old 11-29-2012, 05:48 AM
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    If it bothers you that much, fix it. Like your mother I was raised during WWII. While we should not forget the horrors of that area, don't you think it is time to move on an not look for things that aren't there? I do not find your quilt offensive at all. Are you over thinking it a bit? A good pattern is a good pattern and the swastika symbol has been around for thousand of years. 1945 my mother took apart such a flag and made me a beautiful dress.
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    Old 11-29-2012, 05:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by Beebee
    Wow that is a beautiful quilt. I don't think Mom will notice. I know what you mean about a German woman's perfection!! You can always tell her you wanted to test her. Just to make sure she was still as sharp as ever!
    You certainly can leave the blocks alone. I would not try to take it apart as you might mess up your measurements inserting a new block and find yourself in more of a pickle. You probably are a perfectionist just like your mom. At our "mom's knee"...that is where we learn. Good luck with whatever you decide.
    I now know where the perfectionism comes from, my German heritage. It just goes to show what you can learn from this board. And I personally like the test idea.
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