Originally Posted by
Janet My
I am at a quandary as to what to do with old clothes to make a quilt. My aunt passed away and my cousin gave me a some clothes to work with. I have a few problems...
1: My aunt ripped out all the labels. so I'm guessing here, as to what type of fabric I've got. (Some I'm sure are 100% cotton... others are a mystery as to the percentage of cotton in them.)
2: Most of them are all light colors... lots of white and pale colors.
3: I don't believe I have enough to make a decent size lap quilt, so I was thinking about doing a bed runner.
(any one have any suggestions on a pattern?)
4: Since I have a mess of mixed content fabrics... I was thinking I should be doing these on a foundation block. ???
5: I need a very simple pattern that will go together quickly.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I know that you talented quilters here well point me in the right direction.
Thank you for your help with this project I've gotten myself into.
Consider your seam ripper your new best bud. Take everything apart and iron. Don't worry about content as long as you've got some cotton in the fabric. You'll be surprised at how much fabric you do have.
I'd consider a log cabin using a three or four dark solids and then use your light colored strips.
Or, just make it easy on yourself and do all squares. D9P might be a good choice here, too.