tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post3724650063385542430..comments2024-03-27T20:05:01.726-04:00Comments on Rebecca Grace Quilting: LAL#3: The One Where Rebecca Finally Finishes a Quilt, but Doesn't Love It AnymoreRebecca Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-23670099865213492182020-12-13T03:56:49.527-05:002020-12-13T03:56:49.527-05:00I love this quilt, and if you still don't, I&#...I love this quilt, and if you still don't, I'm sure you can gifted it to a very happy person close to you! Your quilting is gorgeous, even after the washing ;)<br />Beautiful 2020 finish, thanks for sharing!Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-91844642381541240542020-08-25T16:03:16.307-04:002020-08-25T16:03:16.307-04:00Okay I read this post. I THOUGHT I commented on it...Okay I read this post. I THOUGHT I commented on it; I thought you answered...am I dreaming quilting/blogging? LOL I love your quilt, but I totally get the disappointment as I've been there. I learned the hard way to not even for 10 minutes, put a quilt with wool batting in the dryer... The fabrics are wonderful, and even though ALL THAT INCREDIBLE QUILTING doesn't show up as you'd hoped, you did learn and grow so much through the doing of it. I absolutely love it on the bull too! :-)Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-43255640459273723052020-08-24T19:09:44.567-04:002020-08-24T19:09:44.567-04:00Hi Rebecca! Oh, I feel so badly that you don'...Hi Rebecca! Oh, I feel so badly that you don't love your quilt after all that hard work. I can honestly say I have been in this position, disliking a quilt so much after it was complete. Learning from the whole experience is a great thing, however. Isn't that what we teach our kids? Pick ourselves up and keep on - you are not giving up on quilting, obviously. I do wonder why you would rotary cut your HSTs? {{Hugs}} Thanks for linking up last week - I am so far behind in visiting friends. I wanted to tell you how much I've been enjoying your linky party, too. I may not be able to go visiting last week but I'm hoping for a better response tomorrow. ~smile~ RoseanneRoseannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886869181797722151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-6726481140623442192020-08-22T10:02:31.375-04:002020-08-22T10:02:31.375-04:00I think aften we are less enthused about the most ...I think aften we are less enthused about the most recent project. Get it out again in 6 months and you will love it so much more. I think it is stunning even though it shrunk.dqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11119485151688536210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-52423864812884506582020-08-22T00:57:25.059-04:002020-08-22T00:57:25.059-04:00I think it's a great quilt and I love it. It&...I think it's a great quilt and I love it. It's a good lap or throw size. It's a quilt you can use to cover when watching TV or reading a book. It'd be a shame to put it in storage. It would be perfect for the right someone.Quiltpiecerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348556352125359529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-32767911570714779912020-08-21T18:16:09.543-04:002020-08-21T18:16:09.543-04:00I , too, think it’s a fabulous quilt! I agree wit...I , too, think it’s a fabulous quilt! I agree with Diann! It will be perfect for the right someone! grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-62956534279139450282020-08-21T16:13:42.801-04:002020-08-21T16:13:42.801-04:00I think it is gorgeous!! and that much work was wo...I think it is gorgeous!! and that much work was worth it - put it away for a week and you will fall in love again!Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-25317842946366116592020-08-21T13:37:41.237-04:002020-08-21T13:37:41.237-04:00It is a perfect couch quilt size and the size I pr...It is a perfect couch quilt size and the size I prefer to gift, not too much money invested (compared to a bed quilt) and it doesn't have to match a room to be a couch quilt that is used. Also a great size to gift as a comfort quilt.<br />Why would you rotary cut the triangles next time instead of die cutting them? I love my die cut triangles.Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-79801647058972418522020-08-21T12:25:37.756-04:002020-08-21T12:25:37.756-04:00Oh, Rebecca -- don't beat yourself up over thi...Oh, Rebecca -- don't beat yourself up over this quilt. It is gorgeous. The colors are vibrant (whether outside or in). Sure, the busy blocks could have been quilted less elaborately, but that's better than the opposite way (plain blocks and plain quilting). There will be an auction or a donation opportunity where your quilt will be welcome.Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-65573323124062445182020-08-21T11:47:12.600-04:002020-08-21T11:47:12.600-04:00An amazing quilt. Let it rest in the closet for a...An amazing quilt. Let it rest in the closet for a time and it may grow on you. If it doesn't there are always charitable organizations that would find a loving home for it. Your church could put it in their next holiday sale and raise money for some worthy cause. I do think you did a wonderful job on the quilting and I admire your persistence in getting it done. I also appreciate the lessons learned you shared. Good luck on the next.Rochelle aka Bella Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493294172036878044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-79545879502984086762020-08-21T10:12:03.875-04:002020-08-21T10:12:03.875-04:00It is a gorgeous quilt!It is a gorgeous quilt!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579473031377014416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-41649622513112731732020-08-21T07:28:21.074-04:002020-08-21T07:28:21.074-04:00Sermon Scribbles is a beautiful finish, even if yo...Sermon Scribbles is a beautiful finish, even if you aren't in love with it anymore. It would be a perfect quilt to use for a little girl. Maybe as a big sister quilt when the baby gets a quilt? Congrats on all the progress on last week's to do list. Hopefully you've already made really good progress on all of this week's to dos. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-80577327828655499982020-08-20T23:07:00.868-04:002020-08-20T23:07:00.868-04:00Bravo! It's fantastic! And on the bright, brig...Bravo! It's fantastic! And on the bright, bright side, you got a ton of quilt practice and thread changing in! You've got serious "stick-to-it-iveness! I don't think I'd spend 5 hours quilting a quilt, let alone 5 months! Maybe after LA quilting for awhile I might. Congrats on your to-do list!Zenia Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444939607069291838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-80323828594263906382020-08-20T20:36:59.256-04:002020-08-20T20:36:59.256-04:00Hi Rebecca, I'm sorry that you feel like your ...Hi Rebecca, I'm sorry that you feel like your quilt was useless because I think that it's absolutely beautiful, but then those are some of my favourite colours. In the end though, you learned so much and those cheerful colours got you through the worst of the winter and spring! That is an achievement in itself. I think that if you don't give it away, put it away and have a look at it in a few months. You may feel differently about it.<br />I'm really happy that I got to link up this week. I think that I was just in too much of a hurry last time. Take care and enjoy the next quilt!Andree G. Fauberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641707358394948618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-30036769264622200702020-08-20T14:33:56.041-04:002020-08-20T14:33:56.041-04:00I LOVE your Completely Useless Quilt! And I disagr...I LOVE your Completely Useless Quilt! And I disagree, it's not too big for a baby quilt. I just finished quilting a customer quilt that she was giving as a baby shower gift and it measured 73" square. My hubby says you just can't make a quilt too big. :) I'm sorry you're disappointed that the quilting doesn't show as well after washing, but you did a fabulous job with the quilting. Maybe you'll love it more next year after it's had some time in the storage closet...Beth @ Cooking Up Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786023962755107152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-53621992441807358632020-08-20T09:46:48.793-04:002020-08-20T09:46:48.793-04:00I'm enjoying checking out all the LAL links! A...I'm enjoying checking out all the LAL links! As for your quilt, that would win Grand Champion at any fair! It is absolutely beautiful! And the colors will always cheer you up. Use it for a nap, use it while watching tv, use it when you're having a morning coffee/tea, use it when you're reading. Next time you're doing custom quilting you can use QDB Poly on the bottom and QDB Wool on top. We live and learn with each quilt. As they say in Iceland, if you're not learning, you're not living. Now, as for that thimble quilt, I'd use a Mother Goose thread color--kind of a light tannish/gold, that will blend in with the prints and stand out more with the solids. Stacked Snailz would be a good panto choice--a modern take on a trad quilting pattern. I have it in paper if you want me to send it to you.Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298076668853711855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-72218482071878683012020-08-19T17:54:17.974-04:002020-08-19T17:54:17.974-04:00Oh but Rebecca it's a beautiful quilt and I lo...Oh but Rebecca it's a beautiful quilt and I love all the fmq in it!! (You're inspiring me! One of these days...) I can feel your pain, tho, as there are plenty of quilts that just don't match my traditional decor & colors. I'm not sure what the answer is--I mean, are we supposed to only sew what works in our house and what others would want in their house? (as in gifts). Sometimes you just wanna use a fun palette and that's that! Well, maybe you'll find a use soon. <br />You know, I've never noticed any shrinking after quilting but I've never measured a quilt after I washed it--and I choose to not wash them till they've been used a bit (I know, they're not as soft, etc but I don't like the extra wear put on them). This is all food for thought. I like your thoughts on what you would do differently--I used to do that on all my projects but haven't lately. I find it's a great way to learn along the way!Cheree @ The Morning Latte https://www.blogger.com/profile/05537258163077932864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-67677620267695861282020-08-19T13:03:18.174-04:002020-08-19T13:03:18.174-04:00Thank you for posting your thoughts on what you le...Thank you for posting your thoughts on what you learned while making this quilt. I always tell my hubs things like that and he responds, well I like it. That's not what I am saying...just like I would not do things in my life the same way again, I learned stuff! <br /><br />One question, since I have a go cutter, why would you not cut your triangles with the Go?<br /><br />Thanks, nikki_moshier at hotmail.comNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740055864086776938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-76067668072518070642020-08-19T12:04:33.320-04:002020-08-19T12:04:33.320-04:00I love this quilt. I have loved the colors and fab...I love this quilt. I have loved the colors and fabrics since you started it. It's a nice lap quilt to put over you on a cold evening watching TV :) It's ok that you custom quilted it, you got a lot of practice. I am one of those that prewashes my fabrics to minimize shrinkage/crinkling when washed. Unless I'm making a quilt with reproduction fabrics and want the vintage look.Lanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597317301063602394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-629335318138493972020-08-19T11:36:17.782-04:002020-08-19T11:36:17.782-04:00To me, I think that is one beautiful quilt. I do a...To me, I think that is one beautiful quilt. I do agree with all your issues but use that as you intended, a learning experience. When one works hard on a project and it doesn’t quite turn out as expected one can be disappointed. Do put it on a shelf but come back after a few weeks. You may find you actually do like the quilt after all. I have found that my eye goes to all my issues when done. Once that has time to work it’s way through my brain over time, the next time I see it I find I’m much more fond of the project. You may find you love it again and pull it off the shelf to use. Of course, if you don’t want it for your use or to come back to for your marker of your progress there are many places it can go. I’d think of a family member or good friend to use as a snuggle quilt. Anyone who has not received a gift from you regarding your sewing may be absolutely delighted. Even a bloggie friend.....just saying. SJSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370080233134944653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-87623217734307451932020-08-19T09:12:29.012-04:002020-08-19T09:12:29.012-04:00Oh my - your quilt is just gorgeous Rebecca! Sound...Oh my - your quilt is just gorgeous Rebecca! Sounds like you are experiencing a little bit of 'lunchbag letdown' with the quilting, but don't - it is a master class of creativity, time and patience and shows up beautifully. Just beautiful.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578906262073646500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-90169248558595788402020-08-19T05:07:45.526-04:002020-08-19T05:07:45.526-04:00Great quilt. It's just so nice when you put bl...Great quilt. It's just so nice when you put blocks together so you get more patterns out of a shape. Enjoyed your quilting very much!EirinHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338429272872833316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-44212532691947704592020-08-18T22:00:19.209-04:002020-08-18T22:00:19.209-04:00That's a gorgeous quilt. Love the back fabric....That's a gorgeous quilt. Love the back fabric. And oh, your do-over list? You have some good pointers in there I'll have to keep in mind with future quilts. Sharon - INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921429404805177010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-23154296742888774592020-08-18T21:00:19.855-04:002020-08-18T21:00:19.855-04:00I love it! Would you have room to hang it on a wal...I love it! Would you have room to hang it on a wall in your sewing room just to look at and remind you of all the stitches you practiced? You'll find the perfect use for this quilt someday. Happy stitching!Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-37481976223747773522020-08-18T19:07:39.714-04:002020-08-18T19:07:39.714-04:00It's such a pretty quilt, with all the bright ...It's such a pretty quilt, with all the bright colors! I just like everything about it. Maybe a donation quilt? I just made a Freedom Quilt and donated it (will be given to someone rescued from human trafficking) and this is just the right size. Personally, I'd just set it aside for a bit; you might like it more at a later time. Nice finish on your list for the week! I didn't even post today - I've been sewing but have nothing that I can show for it :-Ppiecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.com