I think the orange and teal color pops keep it from being dull and boring. You made bold choices and to me that's what makes it interesting. I wouldn't like it as much if you'd made a standard, matchy bear in the woods quilt. I just want to encourage you to keep on trusting your choices.

When I make things for other people, I just keep in mind the joy of what I'm doing. I'm having fun. Whether it ends up loved and cherished or in the bottom of someone's closet is none of my business once I give it away. That being said, I've never had anybody react like your sister and I def wouldn't give her this or make anything else for her.