Awesome fabric? Happy Campers...CHECK!
Awesome recipient? CHECK!
So have you ever made something that seemed so right in your head but in real life was a disaster?
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Too much of a good thing???
Awesome pattern? Jewel Box (w/a Mary twist) Check!
Awesome fabric? Happy Campers...CHECK!
Awesome recipient? CHECK!
So why am I HATING this quilt top? It's just too busy for me. I think I should have made the chain all one color or used a solid for the squares where the chain meets...something to create a little order. Maybe it is the curse of the bed quilt (though I really really like his brother's Happy Camper bed quilt...). I am seriously considering taking it apart and letting it be 2 quilts instead, but I have never undertaken a redo project that intense.
So have you ever made something that seemed so right in your head but in real life was a disaster?
Awesome fabric? Happy Campers...CHECK!
Awesome recipient? CHECK!
So have you ever made something that seemed so right in your head but in real life was a disaster?
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But you know the recipient will LOVE all the colors. And it does look like a jewel box. I love it.
ReplyDeleteIf I keep it together, how do I quilt it?
ReplyDeleteI'm not quilting this until after this weekend for sure.
Hi Mary. I have started reading your blog since I found you on the Moda Bake Shop. I think the quilts you make are gorgeous, and this one is no exception! Its really lovely. Maybe a plain border will tone it down a little for you, but I think it works well as it is. As for quilting...an all over meander/stipple? Good luck and don't pull it apart. Please.
ReplyDeleteI dont think it is too busy. I think you should leave it for a while and then come back and you may find you will like it. Instead of pulling it apart make a new quilt and leave this one in the back of the cupboard for a while.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. The colors go together so well with a scrappy feel to it. Not a disaster at all.
ReplyDeleteMary - maybe you could do some sort of cross-hatch quilting through the points of the squares??? :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lexi - don't pull it apart. Stay the course......it will be fabulous! :)
Mar-lane!! Please do not pull it apart. throw it my way if you plan to throw it any where. I think you would be sad if you undid it... the quilt festival may safe its life... Just wait until after you look at others this weekend...
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI think your quilt turned out fabulous!! You have such cute fabrics and your design looks wonderful. :o) I look forward to seeing what you decide. :o)
Enjoy your time at quilt market!!
Sincerely - Trish