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    Old 07-20-2010, 07:13 AM
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    I think the a child would see a bear and bright colors. That's all that matters to little ones. There is an organization called newborns in need that would gladly accept your beautiful quilt. Newbornsinneed.org
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    Old 07-20-2010, 07:48 AM
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    Originally Posted by barnbum
    This panel was so off square! How frustrating. I wanted a simple project to donate to the local library to do with as they wished--raffle or keep. I bought two of these panels--both are so off! But, to square it up some of the alphabet had to come off both sides. It just doesn't look good enough. Rats. :|

    The border was fun to do. I've never made one like this before--is it called piano key?

    Sigh...I'll put it away and finish it in a few years for a grandchild. It can be a picnic quilt.



    Next time sew along the outside edge of the ABC's and it will turn out right. Sometimes the panels just have to squared up.
    Maybe I'll make more bookmarks for the library.
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    Old 07-20-2010, 08:09 AM
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    I think if you took off the abc border it would be fine then..Or donate to another cause as they really won't notice it
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    Old 07-20-2010, 08:24 AM
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    Oh my gosh! It's adorable. Please finish it as you planned. Any recipient would love it.
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    Old 07-20-2010, 09:23 AM
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    On the second panel, you might try spraying it with a little water and blocking it before trying to square it up. i have had many successes doing that.
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    Old 07-20-2010, 10:46 AM
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    Cut off outer border (love the piano keys), cut off abc's replace w/ solid border, then re-add piano keys. Problem solved.
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    Old 07-20-2010, 02:51 PM
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    I like it just the way it is. It looks perfect for the children's section. They will never notice that it is not square. The adults can play I-spy with their kids.The partial letters are a great way for beginning readers to fill out the letter in their minds. This is a great game quilt. Take it from a retired Kindergarten teacher.:)
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    Old 07-20-2010, 03:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by quiltermomo
    I like it just the way it is. It looks perfect for the children's section. They will never notice that it is not square. The adults can play I-spy with their kids.The partial letters are a great way for beginning readers to fill out the letter in their minds. This is a great game quilt. Take it from a retired Kindergarten teacher.:)
    Thank you!!! I totally get what you're saying. They could even use their finger to draw the rest of the letter. :-D I taught kindergarten too--but not for long. I've been in 5th grade for 9 years now. :lol:
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    Old 07-20-2010, 03:21 PM
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    Karla, what lucky children to have such a caring, understanding person for their teacher.
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    Old 07-20-2010, 03:47 PM
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    That is such a cute panel to bad it didn't square up
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