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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Call Me Crazy

I haven't been happy with the backing that I chose for my "Dear Jane" quilt ever since I sandwiched the quilt together.  Even though the fabric matches the top perfectly, I think it's just too dark in comparison to the front of the quilt.  I told myself that it really didn't matter what was on the back. After all, it's just the back.  I started hand quilting a few blocks with the thought that the backing fabric would grow on me, but after quilting six blocks the dark fabric was still bothering me.  Yesterday I made the decision to rip out the quilting and replace the dark backing fabric with something that I could truly be happy with.  Yes, it means a little extra work and some lost time, but I know I will be much happier with the quilt after it's all finished...if I ever get it finished!
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11 comments:

  1. BarbApril 20, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Putting that much work into the top of the quilt....yes..the backing does matter...so I am glad that you are happy now....even if you had to rip out.

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  2. ktquiltsApril 20, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Sometimes a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do! ;0)
    Go for it! Your quilt will be lovely!!

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  3. JocelynApril 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I'm with you. I'd rather rip it out and be happy with the whole quilt. It is going to be beautiful.

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  4. LoriApril 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    That's a quilt you would like to love everything about! It's worth it in the end to change it.

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  5. AnyaApril 20, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Just admit it, you want an excuse to be part of the Laurel Janes for a lifetime!

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  6. Valerie ZApril 20, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Congratulations on completing your Dear Jane! I agree with you on changing your backing to a lighter one before continuing - you'll be glad you did once the final stitch is quilted!

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  7. DianeApril 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    You have to go with your instincts or you'd always regret it.

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  8. Life In A Pink Bunny SuitApril 20, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I applaud your efforts to make the quilt your way, even if it includes more work in the end...you'll be much happier with the finished product and will have no regrets!

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  9. Jackie's StitchesApril 20, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I wouldn't call you crazy at all! Why keep going when you know you won't be happy with it. Better to go backwards a little bit timewise than to wish you'd done something different every time you look at it.

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  10. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonApril 20, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Girl you are not crazy...well not for taking off a back you don't like...perhaps other things though!!!

    I'm with ya...if you don't like it...get rid of it so you will enjoy seeing it.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  11. QuiltdivajulieApril 21, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    you are NOT crazy ... the back DOES matter.

    I'm VERY glad you listened to your heart on this!

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