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    mcs80013's Avatar mcs80013 is online now Senior Member
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    Default 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.

    Finished an Xmas gift I don't like-lighthouse-table-runner.jpg

    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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    Default Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like

    You don't necessarily have to like it, as long as the 'giftee' does.
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    Default 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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    Default 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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    Default 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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    Default 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!
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    Default Re: Finished an Xmas gift I don't like

    IT looks great to me.

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    I think it's pretty!
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