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01-19-2011, 08:06 AM

#121

TootieAnn

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Been there, done that! Don't worry about it. It's a beautiful quilt! My husband often tells me no one is going to see the mistakes that I try so hard to avoid or fix. Others will just see a beautiful quilt. And you know, he's right! Enjoy your quilt! I like blue, tan, or cream for the binding.

01-19-2011, 08:10 AM

#122

Tweety2911

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Your error adds interest to the quilt and wouldn't see it as such unless you point it out. Lovely quilt and I think tan or cream binding would finish it off very nicely.

01-19-2011, 10:30 AM

#123

lovequilting2

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Location: Macomb, IL

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It's not something that I have made if there isn't at least one mistake. Makes them unique!!! Just say it your signature, no one will ever know the difference. I personally would use the solid red (around block) as your binding.

01-19-2011, 10:53 AM

#124

Berta Boop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fancy Nancy

and I did indeed laugh out loud when I noticed this while quilting it - 20 blocks make up this quilt - didn't notice the piecing mistake I made in the center block showing until nearly done with the quilting. This is a quilt I started about two years ago and has to be finished before I can start a new quilt project - one of my NY resolutions to finish up at least one UFO per month. Well, mistake stays - keeping Q anyway. Just can't believe all the time spent on this quilt I never noticed it - should have at least caught it when sandwiching!

oh - and any suggestions on color of binding?

that's the way you wanted it,adds character,i love it

01-19-2011, 01:30 PM

#125

desertrose

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Location: Northern New Hampshire

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I had to look twice so it doesn't scream WRONG to me...Quilting is like gardening, we learn from our mistakes... :D

01-19-2011, 10:25 PM

#126

JudithAnn

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Location: From MN, living full time in our Motor Home

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It looks great! One of a kind! I would use some of the red for binding...with, maybe, a small white square once in a while :lol: :P !

01-20-2011, 12:41 AM

#127

Rina

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That one is the main block!! That is what I will tell everyone who ask. (If they see it :-))

01-20-2011, 12:43 AM

#128

smockingRN

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Location: Louisiana

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I never would have noticed it! I like the red print for binding, Thanks for sharing,
Karen in La.

01-20-2011, 12:04 PM

#129

Elfi2

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Location: Qld, Australia

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It's a beautiful quilt and I wouldn't worry about the mistake either - I really had to look hard to "find" it, and besides you want to keep it anyway. I would put a cream binding, the quilt being darker, it would enhance it, sort of giving it a "face-lift"!!!