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05-20-2019, 11:59 AM

#51

crafty pat

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They reminded me of the feed sack prints of the 30's and 40's my DM used to make things from.

05-20-2019, 12:36 PM

#52

tuckyquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Libits

I’ll spare you the gory details but I am the unfortunate recipient of many, many 4x4” blocks of the ugliest fabric ever. ….little tiny busy-busy-busy-busy flower blocks in all kinds of colors. I can’t stand looking at them but I can’t bring myself to throw them out either. Any suggestions on what I can make and quickly unload on an unsuspecting person?

If you don't like it - give it away. Why aggravate yourself?? I'm finally doing that myself. I no longer take or keep fabric that doesn't make me feel ok/good/happy or that I wouldn't use. Life's too short.

05-20-2019, 01:26 PM

#53

Tennessee Suzi

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I make ministry quilts for people who are suffering in some way. The expense is all mine (which I consider a blessing) and I think the fabric is nice. Yes, I would be willing to pay postage if you want it out of your sight!!

05-20-2019, 02:30 PM

#54

nativetexan

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hate to tell you, but i like them all. they would make cute kids quilts. Get going.

05-20-2019, 02:59 PM

#55

Judith1005

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I liked the mock up block you made. But, totally respected your decision to "toss" the fabric. Why spend time and money on a quilt that is not going to make it. Or that will fade quickly into dust.

That being said, I bought a bunch of that exact fabric once.(It was from China.) I was curious. I actually liked the small prints. I washed one piece because the fabric felt off. It faded badly. I decided to put the test piece in the bag (I marked it.) with all the rest of the fabric squares and donated it to a thrift store. I just didn't want to gift a quilt that would fade badly. I decided to let someone else decide if they wanted to try and use it.

Last edited by Judith1005; 05-20-2019 at 03:07 PM.

05-20-2019, 03:03 PM

#56

fruitloop

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Doesn't anyone realize she said it was bad quality fabric? Really you would use bad quality because it was free?

05-20-2019, 03:06 PM

#57

DonnaC

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Guess we all missed that part, fruitloop, since we were mesmerized by the "morning sickness" colors LOL.

05-20-2019, 04:10 PM

#58

Maire

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Eye of the beholder for sure, I loved them and see them in a fantastic scrap quilt, the type that is happy & cheerful, fun to take on picnics.

05-20-2019, 04:39 PM

#59

redquilter

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I gotta say - I don't think they are ugly at all but, if as you say, quality is awful then I guess your decision to trash them was the right one.

05-20-2019, 05:05 PM

#60

stitch678

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Wish l lived closer, Libits, I'd gladly send you a prepaid , preaddressed shipping envelope! But l live in Ontario, Canada. Those squares would be a blessing for others who also make quilts for hospice, hospitals and nursing homes as l do.