i hate this quilt
04-29-2009, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
believe me, this is the most photogenic quilt i ever saw. the center pink is really so dusty as soon as you see it you want to scrub it. the wine color is really maroony/brown. the dark green is pine-tar green and the light green is dirty olive. the outside green is moldy sage. and last but definitely not least - - - the gold is not gold. it's really baby-sh*t mustard. like in a diaper. altogether muddy. she'll be so happy.
Rose H.
04-29-2009, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
okay, i've been jabbering about hating this quilt. here's why: it's a first attempt at SO MANY points without sashing. it's my first feathers. it's my first stipples. the colors are so muddy they look like i chose them in a hole in the ground. i made it for my dsister's birthday and that's long gone. i chose the pattern for sentimental reasons, "sister's choice", and i never liked it.
after years of quilting and loving my own work, i hate this one. i do fine with other kinds of quilting designs, points, etc. but of course i chose my own colors. she likes dull colors, soooo.!
so here it is. have pity and don't be too harsh. i shouldn't have tried so many 'news' on the same project. live and sometimes learn.
after years of quilting and loving my own work, i hate this one. i do fine with other kinds of quilting designs, points, etc. but of course i chose my own colors. she likes dull colors, soooo.!
so here it is. have pity and don't be too harsh. i shouldn't have tried so many 'news' on the same project. live and sometimes learn.
04-29-2009, 07:08 AM
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Butterflywing: Thanks for starting my day with a giggle and a smile! Contrary to your descriptions and dislike of your quilt I, too, think it is lovely and like CHELE said, your first quilting project sure is a a tribute to your QUILT GENE pool. What a first attempt. You did a wonderful job and I'm sure your DS is going to love it. Thanks for sharing.
04-29-2009, 07:10 AM
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Okay here is another saying...."beauty is in the eye of the beholder"......I know what yah mean....I've made my fair share of what the ..... quilt's.....but I do think they become the best loved ....just because you can....:-).....
04-29-2009, 07:16 AM
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You make me crack up. I like bright, jewel, eyecatching fabrics myself. Its hard to tone down for someone else's taste and FINISH it. A BIG pat on the back for sticking to it even if you didn't like the colors. She will love it :)
04-29-2009, 07:27 AM
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Butterflywing,
I think by the time I finish a project I hate many things about it too. It is so many hours staring at it I have picked it apart with my eyes. I know what you mean ... really!
But, listen to all the wonderful comments on the board. You have a winner and should be proud of your gift you made for her. I should be so lucky as to have a sister that loved me enough to spend hours making something for me.
I love your work! It is very pretty!
I think by the time I finish a project I hate many things about it too. It is so many hours staring at it I have picked it apart with my eyes. I know what you mean ... really!
But, listen to all the wonderful comments on the board. You have a winner and should be proud of your gift you made for her. I should be so lucky as to have a sister that loved me enough to spend hours making something for me.
I love your work! It is very pretty!
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