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02-28-2011, 07:53 PM

#51

running1

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When my perfectionist friend starts worrying about a tiny little imperfection, I usually grab the quilt (in a sweet way, of course), hold it up like I'm cuddling in it, and ask, "OK, can you see the mistake now?" Somehow, that puts any mistake in perspective.

I'm very global, of course, so small, not-so-straight edges don't really bother me much...

02-28-2011, 07:57 PM

#52

stitchnnana

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Completely agree with everyone else. It's beautiful!! Look forward to seeing the finished product.

02-28-2011, 08:42 PM

#53

caliquocat

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There is no Quilt Police here, it looks just fine, just put the other borders on & see how it looks to you.

02-28-2011, 08:55 PM

#54

IBQUILTIN

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Starch it heavy, iron the dickens out of it, quilt it and you will be the only one to ever know

02-28-2011, 09:21 PM

#55

M.I.Late

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The only thing I see is the strip on the left looks like it was put on too low. Rip it - reinstall it, add top and bottom same pink border and you're back on track.
It's cute!

02-28-2011, 09:28 PM

#56

cindy4857

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I agree with everyone else! another border and it will be GREAT!

02-28-2011, 09:37 PM

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DA Mayer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by makakehau

After hours of trying to fudge and cheat and straighten I am frustrated beyond words. My first inclination is to stick this is a drawer and walk away, but I was really hoping to get this done for our relay for life team.
Honestly, is this thing salvageable?

Lori

If the 2 pink sections on the right and left are borders can you take them off, square what's left and add pink border on all 4 sides and then square up again. Or just make the pink right and left more narrow until they look square. I love the looks and definately don't throw it away, it is too gorgeous.

02-28-2011, 10:00 PM

#58

jitkaau

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Why not make it checker - board fashion and see if it looks straighter? Otherwise, make a crazy quilt out of it by slashing etc.

03-01-2011, 01:49 AM

#59

makakehau

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Thank you all for your really GREAT ideas and kind words of encouragement.
I am going to give it a rest for a day or 2. Pick it up again on Wednesday and move forward with a positive perspective.

I'll get this finished and quilted in time for the relay for life in May.
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!!!

Thanks!!!
Lori

03-01-2011, 02:45 AM

#60

sewdarnbusy

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Don't tell anyone, and no one will notice. the colors are beautiful. you could applique a cute wavy vine in that border.. it would mask the uneven blocks... or just rip it out and square up those. You will be happier. Fons an porter makes a red seam ripper that rips in a second... very sharp. what ever you decide, do not put it in the drawer.. It's not ugly by any stretch.