The quilter returned two of my recent finished projects. I still have my Rosemary and Thyme quilt top to get off to her over the next week or two. Putting quilt backs together is my least favorite chore so we shall see how that goes.
Yes my pumpkin wall hanging is done and if you have not immeditately noticed it in this picture, you have a much better eye than me.Yes that lower left leaf. Dispite putting all the blocks together, joining all the rows, I missed this. I did not discover it until it was returned by the quilter. She never noticed it either, as she would have immediately called me to get it back and fix the issue. Will I hang it in the entry hall this coming fall as planned. Yes, maybe and see how many of my family and quilting friends notice it.
The quilting on it is beautiful, I think that is the most irritating thing about the whole situation. Am I toying with making it over again, but frankly I am more likely to just hang it in my sewing room on the wall above where I sew to remind myself, perfect isn't always going to be obtainable.The second quilt top returned after quilting has come back at least in my mind perfect. I did have custom quilting done on it and it is just really nice. This will go into my guild's quilt show in January.
While I am pretty disappointed with the pumpkin quilt outcome the New York Beauty quilt has just come out so nicely. Best to just laugh at myself and move on to the next quilting project.
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It's not to obvious since it's at the bottom of the quilt, but you'll know it's there. It's still a cute quilt. Your art quilt turned out beautifully, a wonderful show entry.
ReplyDeleteI say the "wind blew the leaf over.." not a mistake, Donna;))) Who was it that said: "Done is better than perfect" is so right !! I think it is a lovely finish...and perfect for the Autumn...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteOh no on that leaf block! But sometimes the leaves on my pumpkin plant in the garden were misshapen, too - that's nature, right?! Otherwise it is a lovely wall-hanging and so is the NY Beauty quilt.
ReplyDeleteEven Mother Nature has some imperfections, it is hardly noticeable and probably drives you crazy only. The pumpkin and squash quilting is fantastic, a perfect choice for the hanging. New York Beauty is fantastic, definitely prize worthy at the show!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it we never see the error until it's quilted!!! 😊 But the pumpkin quilt is still great
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, the wall hanging is lovely and no one will notice that the leaf doesn't fit the "pattern" you worked from. It is simply a leaf, visually, and works just fine with the total piece! Hang it proudly!
ReplyDeleteI've got a lap quilt with a small mistake like that. I gave it to my husband and he never notices. =) I've found it easier to spot mistakes in photos so I always take photos of my quilts and study them before I quilt them. Both quilts are still beautiful and will be cozy.
ReplyDeleteYour leaf looks like it has been eaten by a bug, so that's why it look different ;)) You may add a tiny bug button if it's bothering you, but I think your pumpkin quilt is beautiful just like this. The quilting is fabulous! Love the NYB quilt too, well done! Thank you for sharing your beautiful finishes and linking up.
ReplyDeleteDonnalee, remaking the quilt entirely and living with it as-is are not your only options. You could unpick the quilting over the patch that goes the wrong way, use a seam ripper to remove just that patch, and then hand stitch that pieced unit back into the quilt pointing the right direction with your stitches only going into the top fabric layer of the quilt, using the same hand stitch you'd use to repair a split seam or sew a turned edge applique. Just be sure that when you remove the quilting stitches you are leaving long thread tails that you can knot and bury to secure the surrounding quilting. Take a picture or even trace the quilting design on the backwards patch before taking those stitches out, because after you've fixed the mistake you're going to requilt that little area on your home sewing machine, FMQ with the feed dogs dropped. If you trace or draw similar pumpkin motifs onto the surface of the quilt with an air or water erasable marker you can probably requilt that design pretty accurately and any little wobble or inconsistency in your FMQ will be far less glaring than the backwards leaf half. If you talk to your long arm quilter about this she can probably hook you up with matching thread and may even be willing to requilt over the corrected error for you, for a reasonable charge.
ReplyDeleteI'm so envious of your wall hanging. I am trying to make that project and am having trouble with the size of the finished blocks. Would love to talk with you about how you achieved a perfect outcome. Congratulations!!! VERY well done!
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I say that leaf was damaged by a squirrel or some other critter nibbling on it. If it were to be entered to a show for judging... fix it or make again. If only for you to enjoy? Enjoy it! Finished is better than perfect... and we could drive ourselves nuts striving for perfection. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteI love the pumpkins. I'm ready for fall.
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Others won't notice the mess up, so hang it up with pride and enjoy it! :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice the leaf until you pointed it out.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever seen a “perfect” plant? The leaf of that pumpkin has been nipped by a bug! I have the most beautiful hostas on my front porch in a pot ….. beautiful long brillant leaves …… and there’s about an inch square chunk missing in one! Your quilt is beautiful. Display it proudly. If someone asks, tell them you wanted it to look more realistic ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Beth in AL
ReplyDeleteOh, you have an Amish quilt (I think they sometimes purposefully put a mistake into their quilts as a reminder that only God is perfect). You are right that the quilting on the pumpkin quilt is stunning. Congratulations on two finishes and thanks for linking up with Favorite Finish!
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice that leaf until you pointed it out. Such a cute quilt and a fun stitching design. I would hang it and enjoy it. Love the NYB quilt. It's very elegant looking.
ReplyDeleteIf the leaf bothers you, sew two triangles together, turn under the edges and applique it over the spot where the colors are wrong. I wouldn't bother replacing the quilting over it. If you don't like the way the fix looks, you can easily remove it with the original quilt intact.
ReplyDeleteDonnalee your pumpkin quilt is a beauty flawed or not. It’s your choice what to do about it, but I personally would just consider it a “design choice” and as you say hang it near my sewing machine to remind us that none and nothing is perfect. Thank you for sharing on ToDo Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI have had the exact thing happen on a sample for a pattern! Did I redo it? Nah. The mistake was small and didn't detract from the overall design. When I make the next sample I will simply be more careful. I like the idea of appliqueing something over the area if it bothers you too much. I'd probably still ignore it though. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Your quilt is just beautiful. I really do not think this "mistake" detracts at all from the overall look...I never noticed and I think many others will not as well. Wasn't it the Amish who deliberately put a mistake in a quilt because perfection is only found with God. But meanwhile, I like Jennifer's idea there if it bothers you too much. Take Care, J
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