purrfectquilts

What would you all do with this mixed up quilt top to make it look more coordinated? The corners do not show, but they are a pinwheel block.

MTS

I'm guessing Vincent isn't yet of voting age? He's a kid, right?

Because I think it's just perfect for a kid.
Obviously you spent a lot of time looking for fabric that would reflect his hobbies/likes. It's like a supersized I spy quilt. He's going to love showing it off to his friends.

I think it's a riot!! So much fun!!

I'd quilt that ASAP and get it on his bed permanently. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Remember, it's ALL about Vincent.

susie-susie-susie

I would bind it with either red of blue to pick up the colors from the center block. It looks like a nice quilt even if it does have a lot going on. I think the bright border will bring it all together. I think Vincent will have a good time finding all the different "favorite things".
Sue

purrfectquilts

Here is the scoop: Vincent just turned 4 and his favorite colors are red and blue he tells me. I asked what his favorite things were and got a whole long list (all of which are in the quilt). Then his dad stepped in and wanted parts of his hunting clothes included, etc. Then I was told add some bear and some deer.

The family is completely happy with this top and I am about to send it off to be machine quilted for them.

Personally, I think it may win the vote for the ugliest quilt I have ever made!

When it comes back and I can get a better full shot,it might look better. Most things do after they have been quilted and washed once.

jodimarie

OMG.....please LEAVE HIM/HER ALONE!!!!!!!!!! She/he, is just PERFECT for a child named Vincent. Yes, I do think quilts have either a male or female feeling :thumbup:

jodi

Dina

I'd bind it in red and be happy. Vincent will be happy, for sure!

MTS

I'd rather have a shot of Vincent's face when you give him the finished quilt.

Sorry to disagree with you, but I think it's fantastic. How can you not smile when you look at it?

And I'll bet he's still using it when he's in high school..... ;) ;)

I made a monster bed quilt for a 7 year-old. His mother said that he had a parade of kids the first week coming through the house to view his quilt.
Tell me that's not better than a blue ribbon. Really.

purrfectquilts

MTS: that is definitely better than a blue ribbon!

Vincent has been asking for this quilt for quite some time, so yes, a picture of his face would be just great. I hope I get to see that too.

Tartan

I think it is great! The light coloured fabric in the center is perhaps bothering you? It will look great once something is quilted in that area.

purrfectquilts

Yes, it did look a bit out of place. The backing is that same fabric. And, I do have lots of fabric left that I could make random blocks and scatter all around the back ... making the quilt reversible.