klswift

I agree that taking out the whites would make a huge difference - or trying sashing. But, having said that, I also know very well what happens when you have it in your head that it is bad. You just don't want it as a quilt - anymore. Ok, so think outside the box. Holidays are coming up - what about taking a couple of the 4 blocks and making a few tote bags and fill with an inexpensive bottle of wine or bath stuff as a gift. What about cutting thru the white ones to make large stockings - again to use as gift holders. I'm not a big pot holder fan, but a couple potholders and a matching tea towel would be a great gift. Maybe you already have a whole lot of your neighbors gifts half made!! Quilters do not have mistakes, we just have happy accidents!

suern3

Good for you making a decision. Sometimes enough is enough! And good for those who offered to take it and do something with it. Looks like a win-win to me!

solstice3

A bit busy but a learning curve all the same

MargeD

The bright white blocks do tend to distract from the other blocks. I like the idea suggested that you put in a sashing between the blocks, just to give the eyes a resting place. I would finish it and make it into a tree skirt, they don't have to be round. Jenny Doan on MSQC has a tree skirt tutorial, it might give you an idea on how to finish your quilt into a tree skirt, and once you start putting presents under the tree, the quilt will "seem to disappear".

ccthomas

Oh yes. Often I can do something to "improve what I have done." Like the suggestions that are being offered here. Some quilters can make everything look better. I am not there yet.

heather1949

Wow if you hate that i'll have it, its gorgeous, and I love your colour choice and pattern.

zozee

Yay! It's gone and you don't have to be troubled by it anymore.

Caswews

Hope that you find a good intervention for your quilt ..

sewbizgirl

Please DO finish it and donate it to a senior center. Someone will love it and feel very special that it was given to them.

Mousie

Good for you for showing and telling your "quilt of frustration".
Double good for whoever is going to fix and donate it.
I have made things that I thought were beautiful and the first one, I freakin'
messed up out of ignorance. I did not know about measuring so carefully etc.
back then, but I do love it for grand mousling's drag about.
You probably don't have this problem, this was just a fluke, but I can pick
beautiful fabrics and then get stumped on what should go with what and
what pattern.
Oh, I know all about color wheels etc. I have a head full of quilt knowledge.
That's the problem! I know so much, I have trouble using it ~sigh~
Since you solved your problem, I thought perhaps you wouldn't mind
letting another frustrated quilter vent