If they wouldn't survive a wash, I wouldn't buy them, because the only thing I'd be interested in is saving whole blocks that were still in good shape.

I rescued one from the trash bin at a thrift shop. I considered replacing the really frayed parts, but it was beyond my skill set, so I cut out the good parts, sewed the parts together, rebound it and donated it. I hope it found a happy home. I kind of figured anything was better that the trash bin.

stuffed animals, Christmas tree ornaments (or Valentine's if using a heart shape), small bags for jewelry, placemates (if enough exists).

I have made Christmas stocking out of those quilts by placing very fine tulle over the quilt and stitching in the ditch. The tulle was not really visible in the finished project, and they were big hits.

I’ve seen them used as framed art and used to make stuffed bears. My sister gave me one made into a postcard (not put thru the mail by itself) 20+ years ago that still is displayed in my quilting room.

Thinking of them as cutter quilts hurts my heart. Someone loved them and wore them out. But I have seen beautiful things made from them. If only we knew the story behind the quilt.

I made Santa tree toppers out of one of my grandmother's 1st quilts for all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The quilt was beyond repair but I used every piece of it. It did not matter that the Santa's looked ragged and everyone got a special piece of grandma's quilt. Did not know that it was a cutter quilt and will not call it that even now.

Stockings, pin cushions, stuffed animals (bears, cats, ducks, rabbits, dogs, even a pig), Christmas ornaments, framed blocks, wall hangings. I learned my lesson washing and using a dryer -- "attack" -- after the shredding, raveling, I was lucky to have a dryer. Be very gentle if washing. I was young and dumb.

Thanks, guys. Unfortunately, just as soon as I posted this, something came up that took me out of town and I wasn't able to get to the sale. Bummer...........

bkay