When to cut your losses?
03-30-2010, 07:18 AM
#81
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I know you have had a lot of suggestions....here's mine. From the picture what stands out to me is the large amount of white. I think I would be tempted to tea dye the quilt to tone down the white. I agree the border isn't doing anything for the quilt. I really like the basic quilt!! The large design is quite striking! I don't understand why your dd's thought it was so funny. I would definitely finish it. The quilting can make all the difference!! Don't give up on it!!! :)
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03-30-2010, 07:47 AM
#85
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
I'm with maryb119, I think maybe change the borders to solids, black would look stunning. I think if you do this you will have one knockout quilt...I love the design and your colours....this is so NOT an ugly quilt.
03-30-2010, 07:49 AM
#86
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I'm with everyone else. The star is beautiful but the last border needs to go. After you add a new border, we would all like to see it again. You also have some great areas for showing off some quilting.
03-30-2010, 08:40 AM
#88
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When I first saw the pictures, I thought Oh My Goodness, I want that and I could not understand why you don't like it. But I do agree with others that the last border doesn't go. I would use either a black or maybe a blue that matches what is in the star. And as Lindy stated "are you willing to draw names?" If so please add my name to the bunch who would love to have this one.
03-30-2010, 08:42 AM
#89
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Why use borders? The star looks great! A lot of quilts have been done without borders. I think the tea-dye idea will help tone it down a little, if you like.
Practice your machine quilting and use it for a picnic blanket. Things like this quilt can build great family memories.
Practice your machine quilting and use it for a picnic blanket. Things like this quilt can build great family memories.
03-30-2010, 08:48 AM
#90
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Originally Posted by SUSAN
donate that quilt to a homeless place or goodwill, or even to the local hospital----there is always someone who can use it. and they may think it's beautiful!!
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