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Batting Beauty
Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
Did you every work on something and think "Man -I do not like the way this turned out". I took a picture and it looks good in the picture but it just isn't my favorite.

It looks so much better in the picture than it does in real life. It's raw edge applique and I found that I really don't like that either. It just feels so unfinished to me. I tried to make it look like the lighthouse a dawn on one side and at dark on the other. Oh well. It looks okay but I think I will make another different one for the same lady and give her both with this one say "Second Choice" LOL
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Missouri Star
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
You don't necessarily have to like it, as long as the 'giftee' does.
You will never be an artist while begging approval from others
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Missouri Star
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
I agree with Shirley. We are always overly critical of our own work. It's a nice and thoughtful gift.
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4 Patch Pro
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
I love, love, love, most anything lighthouses so I am drawn to it, and quite like it. However, I fell your pain, I am working on a baby blanket and in my head it was going to be just beautiful, but in actuality I'm having a hard time finishing it cause it just isn't living up to my head hype.
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Applique Angel
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
The giftee doesn't even have to like it- it's a hand made gift. It took time and care- that deserves respect and gratitude, even if they don't like it.
But honestly I think it's great.
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Quilting Guru
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
I really like how these turned out, but I know that heartsinking moment of realizing a piece isn't turning out the way it looks in your head. Bravo for finishing it anyway, and for doing such good work!
Slainte!
Liz

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The Guild President
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Missouri Star
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
I think it's pretty!
Sometimes we are our own worst critics
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Designer Diva
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
I like it. It has taken me a while to get used to raw edge appliqué but now I find I really like the look.
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Missouri Star
Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like
I love anything with lighthouses so I really like it! I've had a few projects that I didn't like.
Carolyn
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