karen924

I agree that its the mustard border that is not up to todays colorways. Rip it off and I'm sure everything will look so much better. If you STILL don't like it, donate it to charity, your guild , or a family member. I really think that once the mustard is gone, you will love it again.

glenda5253

I too would remove that gold fabric and use the gorgeous star strips with other sashing or strips. Good luck!

JanieH

This was going to be my suggestion. Love the piecing of the stars.

NorthernDeb

We did a trade at our guild, bringing in UFOs that we were tired of. All were wrapped and then exchanged. Everyone went home with a new UFO. This really makes sense because we get tired of an item that's been around and run out of fresh ideas. Someone else might just love this (as I do!).
What I would do with this if it were mine, is take off the gold border and replace it with something that matches the stars and is more up to date. Then I would applique a flower or circle onto the remaining gold squares that I see are in the quilt. The flowers/circles would cover MOST of the gold so you wouldn't really pay much attention to it in the end. BUT I think I would save the border and use it as a binding to bring the gold back in but in a much smaller dose.

labtechkty

You know you can do thread painting on the mustard strips, it would change up the color...I wouldn't give up on it...your top is much to pretty for that...

katyfitz

I would remove the borders and then take another look at the quilt top. The borders are VERY 1970s -- I know because I probably used that color by the bolt. I love the current look of lots of white fabric with colors. If you can match the white and you need the borders, try adding a smaller white border.

If all else fails, you can send it me. It will look lovely in my guest room (minus the mustard yellow borders, of course). Have fun remaking it.

Stitcher317

This would be a great charity quilt. You can tie it or practice your machine quilting on it and donate it to a needy group in your area..You will enjoy the satisfaction of doing this for someone who can't do this for themselves.

faykilgore

I LIKE THAT IDEA! I agree with the group, the dark gold around the border has to go.

kathdavis

REally like the idea of cutting off the mustard border instead of trying to take out the stitching. Good idea!

leggz48

The stars are beautiful.....mustard is out (forever, I hope). I would rip, rip, rip off the mustard and salvage those stars in something more to YOUR liking! Make yourself happy!