Fluffy batting saved it.
 

I love to put simple embroidery with 30's retro fabrics. They just seem to go together to me. But for some reason, this one didn't. I like the Carousel horses and I like the pinwheels just not together this time. I debated about ripping it apart or just finishing it and donating it quick. Since J's had a 70% off batting coupon, I decided to try high loft. Or as high as they had. I love it! The puffiness is what it needed. Who knew. So if you have one you don't like, give it a try. It may work for you also.[ATTACH=CONFIG]612929[/ATTACH]

Isn’t that amazing! It looks so good with the puffier quilting.

So cute! All it needs is a golden ring to grab for another ride. LOL! Seriously though, I love the puffiness of the hanging, it brings it alive.

Super cute quilt! I also did a hand embroidered plus 30's repro fabrics quilt. Loved how the two looked together.

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Great save! I would never have thought of that. I picture it on a toddler's bed or as a lap quilt . . . beautiful quilt.

Jokes on me. I thought I was getting a terrific deal with the 70% off coupon at J's. Ended up being $14.00 for a queen size batting. Just went to Wally World, the exact same batting. $13.00 for a queen size. Oops.

Love the baskets, sewbizgirl. I have 30 baskets embroidered and ready to go, I may have to use your idea. Did you by chance put that one in the Destin, FL show a year or so ago? There was one very similar, but I don't remember the flying geese. Mine are on point also. I have many of the same fabrics. Good job.

Thanks. No... not in that show, but it was made from a pattern called Aunt Bea's Parlor, which someone else may have made and entered into a show.

I'll be blunt.... I'll send you my address and you may pass both of them on to me!! Wonderful quilts. One of these days maybe I'll think about embroidering a quilt. I'm stuck on an Baltimore Album right now.