What to do?
06-06-2013, 07:44 AM
#53
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Western WA. State
Posts: 75
Granny Fitz4
I agree it is a beautiful quilt. I would finish it. I like the idea of applique in the holes or mistake area. My daughter has a quilt I made for my mother. I have crewel embroidered pictures my mother made and they are special to me. I also have a quilt my MOL made and it appears to be old dress and apron fabric. It is ugly, but I love it. Someday I must mend it. A mother and daughter made a quilt of the Fathers flannel shirts.
06-06-2013, 11:31 AM
#55
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: No. California
Posts: 2,130
Have you considered a "pillow topper"? I sure would want to use it some way.....But, like you, I'm not sure I would want to finish something that was not the way I would do it, even if it was done by my Mom.....I'd try my best to preserve what she has done and love it!!!
06-06-2013, 12:06 PM
#57
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: The other Milwaukie, Oregon
Posts: 1,913
I started a DWR years ago and did not finish it. The story is a long now but eventually I finishd it. I decided I would not hurry, I would work on it as long as I have emotional strength to do so and it would get done when it was done. Happily I finished it. While working on it I did so much thinking and remembering and alot of great emotional healing. I named it the journey quilt because it had travelled with me through so many trials, tribulations, changes and triumphs. It turned out so so beautiful! Truly an heirloom and the most gorgeous thing I ever made. I gave it to my youngest son when he graduated from medical school 2 years ago.
My point is, you just never know what a quilt will give to you and how it will end up. I do urge you though not to put it away again in the back of the closet. You've got a fantastic start, leave it out, lay all the pieces you have out and let it percolate and do a little talking to you. Then you'll know. Good luck and I look forward to seeing your finished project. But there is no deadline!!
My point is, you just never know what a quilt will give to you and how it will end up. I do urge you though not to put it away again in the back of the closet. You've got a fantastic start, leave it out, lay all the pieces you have out and let it percolate and do a little talking to you. Then you'll know. Good luck and I look forward to seeing your finished project. But there is no deadline!!
06-06-2013, 01:48 PM
#60
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Carolina, just south of Charlotte
Posts: 425
Oh Angel, that is so pretty! I would only fix what was really necessary and go with the rest. You will treasure it because your mother made it for you--imperfections and all.
