"Ugly" Fabric Swap/Challenge

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06-11-2012, 11:34 AM

#201

mom-6

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Decided to just go with the black binding and not search further for more of the (not at all) 'ugly'. Using a brown fleece as backing/batting. Got it all pinned together ready to stitch. Hope I can get that done tomorrow.

08-02-2012, 11:26 AM

#202

Foxflower

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Here is the quilt top I made from my "ugly" fabric. It is twin size and does not have a designated recipient. I had fun making this one and using up a lot of hard to use fabrics. I like how it turned out too. I think it will make a great masculine quilt. Does anyone still think I got the ugliest fabric?
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08-03-2012, 01:54 AM

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JenniePenny

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Hi Foxflower, your quilt is awesome! You really made the best use of your odd-ball fabrics. A great quilt for sure!

08-03-2012, 03:23 AM

#204

pjnesler

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Quote:

Originally Posted by moonrise

P.S. Here's a link to the pattern. It's rated 3 out of 3 stars on the difficulty, but it wasn't hard at ALL. There's one seam where you have to "fold" the fabric in order to sew it, but it's simple. Not sure why they rated it as being difficult. I'll definitely be making this pattern again!

http://www.quilterscache.com/O/Octag...wistBlock.html

Great quilt, thanks for sharing the pattern too!

08-03-2012, 09:07 AM

#205

Foxflower

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Thank you JenniePennie. I like it.

08-11-2012, 11:20 AM

#206

marytoddliz

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I love the quilt! I am always looking for a cool quilt to make for the guys. I don't see anything ugly about your fabric, Great Job!

I think it is time for a New ugly Fabric Swap! I just got another delivery from my sister! She is so kind and loving, but doesn't get it! So I have some stuff that looks like it came out of the drug induced 60's LOL.

08-11-2012, 08:21 PM

#207

Foxflower

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Mary, I'd love to see pics of some of your psychadelic fabrics! Got any tie-dye in there?

I'm glad you like that quilt top. I think I've identified someone to finish it for and give it too.

08-14-2012, 03:15 PM

#208

Nexxus831

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Ok so does everyone want to do another ugly fabric quilt challenge? If so would you want to change up some of the rules?

08-14-2012, 06:55 PM

#209

marytoddliz

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I would love to do another ugly fabric exchange, what rule changes did you have in mind?

08-14-2012, 07:24 PM

#210

bearisgray

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I thought there were some great fabrics in there - that if they had been up for sale (which I know they weren't) I would definitely been interested in acquiring them.

I guess beauty - and/or ugly - truly is in the eye of the beholder.