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    Old 09-10-2014, 06:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by craftychick
    I don't think your quilt is hateful. Maybe not now, but when you have the time, I would take the blocks apart and put a solid color sashing between them. I think that would be easier for your eyes to glide across the quilt.
    I thought the same thing. Pretty colors in the blocks.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 02:59 AM
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    Maybe take the blocks apart and make pillows.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 03:41 AM
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    What I see is many nice blocks in Christmas Colors. Take all of your blocks apart. Re-think the layout. Let someone help you. Divide all your blocks into two piles, LIGHT versus DARK. One possibility is to put all blocks On Point. Either alternate with a solid block, or use very wide Solid sashing to separate the blocks. Or, put it in a container after you take all blocks apart, and let it rest for a year or two.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 04:26 AM
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    Don't despair. Use it as a backing or part of a backing. I've done that lots of times with quilts I didn't particularly like or blocks I've tried.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 04:36 AM
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    Chalk it up to tuition. It's the price we pay for learning new things. Finish it an donate it . Someone will love it.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 04:56 AM
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    Cut Christmas stockings or stuffed animals....would be great!
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    Old 09-11-2014, 06:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by Pennyhal
    I'd just tie the quilt and bind it. Then give it to the first person who says they like it.
    I do this with a lot of things around my house. You like it, it's yours.
    I'm glad you found someone who is going to take your quilt and do something with it. They have a lot of suggestions to think about on this thread.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 06:16 AM
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    Give it to a thrift store and someone will be able to take it apart and do something with it. I have rescued many a quilt that was given away, sometimes we just can't see what needs to be done with our own quilts.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 07:03 AM
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    You could also add applique to the quilt,if you don't want to take the quilt apart.
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    Old 09-11-2014, 09:24 AM
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    I was going to offer to take it but I see someone beat me to it. I'm happy that it's going to a new home and will end up being loved. Hugs and smiles, you did good by letting someone have it who will get it to a good purpose.
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