My take on Drunkard's Path
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I use recycled good quality 100% cotton sheets plus regular high quality quilting cotton stash fabrics. But I have been kinda sneaky about recycling as there are those that speak disparagingly about it. I am not an art quilter and just piece between 100-150 quilt tops every year for charity giving. I make quilts that are meant to be used up and worn out like my grandmother did. Yours is just stunning. Suddenly I am quite proud of the quilts I have been making thanks to your beautiful flimsy. Recycling and going green never looked better!
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Thank you, mhollifiel, I have been timid about sharing too openly that I use recycled sheets. I buy my sheets for $1 and read the fiber content when I buy them. I decided that I would be more open about what I do. I enjoy making quilts out of recycled fabric for environmental, cost and creative reasons. I know I will catch a little flack, but as they say "each to her own." I appreciate your supportive and encouraging comment. Like you, I use new high quality batting and always have a few quilting cottons in my stash when I need them. I have the luxury of a huge stash at a very low cost and I enjoy quilting every day.
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Location: Michigan Thumb
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I use recycled good quality 100% cotton sheets plus regular high quality quilting cotton stash fabrics. But I have been kinda sneaky about recycling as there are those that speak disparagingly about it. I am not an art quilter and just piece between 100-150 quilt tops every year for charity giving. I make quilts that are meant to be used up and worn out like my grandmother did. Yours is just stunning. Suddenly I am quite proud of the quilts I have been making thanks to your beautiful flimsy. Recycling and going green never looked better!
The quilt in the photo is proof that sheets 'need' a new lease on life, to cover up with and not just slide between them.
Great job on the top.
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