Tuesday, August 21, 2012

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WITH THE TURN OUT OF THIS QUILT!

I don't know if any of you remember but after I got the third row on this quilt I went to wash off the marker that I used to mark the quilt and it ran everywhere. So much so that I had to put it in the washer. What a mess, I had to detangle threads....I was so disheartened. I didn't even want to finish this quilt but I decided to go ahead and do so. Here it is, a little wavy......
but I am pleased with how it turned out and the wave may leave when it is washed. I just did a big meander because like I said, I was not happy with this quilt and felt I was doing good just to finish it.
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25 comments:

  1. Kelli Fannin QuiltsAugust 21, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    It's so cute! Glad you powered through and finished it. :o)
    xo

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  2. barb's creationsAugust 21, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    I think it's beautiful,well done for persevering :) Barb.

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  3. Three Birds InspiredAugust 21, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    It turned out cute! Maybe if you block it when you dry it and then steam the edges the waves will flatten out.

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  4. retdairyqueenAugust 21, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    looks like it turned out ok any way

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  5. TerryAugust 21, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I think it looks wonderful Barb! Congratulations on getting it finished! :0)

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  6. andsewonAugust 21, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Sorry all that happened but looks good to me! You going to hang in your sewing studio? As a attagal! You fought the running marker and won!

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  7. Tangos TreasuresAugust 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Came out great!! Hope it washes up & gets the wave out!!!

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  8. LynetteAugust 21, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I like it, Barb!! Good for you for fixing it after the problems. Sometimes a good, long break from a problem project makes it so much easier to work with when we finally come back to it.

    Hey - when you did the stitching, did you use an outline stitch or something else?

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  9. JustCindyAugust 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I think it looks great. Someone will enjoy cuddling under this quilt. Are you still doing stitcheries?

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  10. hettyAugust 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Oh, I love your birdie quilt. Glad you decided to finish it. It turned out so nice!

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  11. DebiAugust 21, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    It is beautiful Barb, I love the border fabric.

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  12. LindaAugust 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Awesome finish!

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  13. West Michigan QuilterAugust 21, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Turned out very nicely. What kind of marker did you use. I ask so that I won't use it on my quilts.

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  14. RhondaAugust 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    The birdies quilt looks great. Glad you got it done despite the heartache!

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  15. LynnAugust 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    I'm glad you finished it! I just love those little birdies!

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  16. Needled MomAugust 21, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    You certainly do not see the problem in the photo, Barb. It looks great.

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  17. Wacky WomanAugust 21, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Wow, a great save Barb; and worth it!

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  18. BethEldertonAugust 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I like it!

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  19. SnoodlesAugust 21, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    You're a wonderwoman....I sure can't see any issues! It's great!

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  20. Carrie P.August 21, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    well you did a great job rescuing the quilt. Don't worry about the wavy borders just enjoy the quilt. We all have waves.

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  21. suemacAugust 21, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    The embroidery is so cute. You should be proud of it.

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  22. ThearicaAugust 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    You should not be so hard on this little quilt. I love it!

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  23. YvetteAugust 21, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I think that is a great quilt! Congrats on the finish!

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  24. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 21, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Barb I love the way this quilt turned out - and I remember how upset you were when that happened but it worked out beautifully. I love the colors you used in the embroidery. blessings, marlene

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  25. Quilt n QueenAugust 21, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    It is beautiful Barb. I'm so glad you saved it and you have a finish...great job!!

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