35yo UFO Quilt
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I am sure we have all had that 'What was I thinking' quilt. This is mine - found tucked away in the back of a cupboard, probably for at least 35 years. It is hand pieced and partially hand quilted. Poly cotton backing and that thick awful batting that was used so many years ago. My first thought was toss it in the garbage, but we are going into a cold winter here so I will finish it and pass it onto a person who can benefit from the warmth it will give. But oh my, look at that crooked border which I hope I can sort of machine quilt into submission. I am happy to say I have improved in all techniques and aspects of quilting since then.
Have you had one of these such quilts that you weren't too proud of?
Have you had one of these such quilts that you weren't too proud of?
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Bravo to you for bringing it out in the light of day! It will be wonderful for someone that needs the warmth if you end up not liking it once it is completed. The borders can be fixed, maybe a few well placed darts would help.
I have sent away most of my unfinished projects. I do have a couple more that I think I will get to some day. I really like to make baby/children's quilts but all the babies in the family are growing up so I have gotten rid of a majority of my kids fabrics.
I have sent away most of my unfinished projects. I do have a couple more that I think I will get to some day. I really like to make baby/children's quilts but all the babies in the family are growing up so I have gotten rid of a majority of my kids fabrics.
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I recognize the light blue print. I used to have it! And it was a long time ago ![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
There is another thread right now about quilts we think are ugly. I commented on one I did that I don't like at all. Not sure what I'm going to do with it. Probably donate it. It will keep someone warm.
Yours is really pretty!
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There is another thread right now about quilts we think are ugly. I commented on one I did that I don't like at all. Not sure what I'm going to do with it. Probably donate it. It will keep someone warm.
Yours is really pretty!
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I am happy to say I have improved in all techniques and aspects of quilting since then.
Have you had one of these such quilts that you weren't too proud of?
Have you had one of these such quilts that you weren't too proud of?
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And it is a very pretty quilt and will indeed keep someone warm. I always enjoy what you share here!
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Colorado
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Looks like you were making “modern quilts” before there was a “modern” quilt! I like the background area that does not have the block in it. :-). Great idea to finish it and because you are passing it on, you could finish the quilting by machine.
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