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jojosnana 01-12-2011 01:27 PM
or a great OBW....some of those start with pretty ugly fabric and turn out beautiful

MyFabricNook 01-12-2011 04:21 PM
Originally Posted by OneMoreQuilt
Great reason to save everything!!!
I have actually mourned fabric that my daughter "cleaned out" of my cedar chest! LOL. So insensitive to the treasures that fabrics are.

Nana Julie 01-12-2011 04:33 PM
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I also had a collection of 4" charms. Most have been worked into quilts but I had a few that I just couldn't find a use for. They were pretty bright and some wild prints. I'd seen the advice that the best way to use "ugly" fabric is to cut it into small pieces. I used mine in a quilt with 1-1/2 inch squares and a dark blue background. Seemed to work for me.
Hi, Do you still have access to the advice you found on "ugly" fabric. It might be helpful to more than me.
Nana Julie

barbaraW32 01-12-2011 06:09 PM
Four inch charm squares could be put into 9 patchs and than sliced from side to side and top to bottom and put back together in a totally different design. You have to make at least 2 to be able to make a new design. I heard about it from the Slice and Dice Book. Good way to use up extra squares.

shawnemily 01-12-2011 06:31 PM
Originally Posted by barbaraW32
Four inch charm squares could be put into 9 patchs and than sliced from side to side and top to bottom and put back together in a totally different design. You have to make at least 2 to be able to make a new design. I heard about it from the Slice and Dice Book. Good way to use up extra squares.
Disappearing 9 patch is another way to use them!! I love that pattern!!!

vickster 01-12-2011 06:42 PM
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i cut mine in half and made a braid (see attached) then sewed some together and turned them.

barbaraW32 01-12-2011 07:01 PM
Very Nice! Great design!

jitkaau 01-12-2011 07:10 PM
Originally Posted by mimom
When I started quilting I wanted to build a stash, so I bought 200 4" charms on ebay for a reasonable amount (cant remember) and when I received them I was pretty disappointed in the prints. I didn't think they were very pleasing to the eye especially all together. Well 3 years later I have started a new chapter in my hobby, applique. Now I have stumbled upon that baggie of once useless charms and WOW the possiblities. I am so excited to use them.
You've also matured as a quilter- any piece is OK in the right location.

kwiltkrazy 01-12-2011 08:10 PM
I am so happy for you. It feels so good to use something you thought was a throw away. Have lots of fun.

cheryl rearick 01-12-2011 10:33 PM
WTG, so happy for you. My sister in law gave me some material 3 years ago, I go hmmmm, and just today I found just the right little pattern for them. So awesome. Don't you love it when we find a way. :)


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