Suggestions for Ugly Fabric?
#52
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?
#53
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!!
#55
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.
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.
#60
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.
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