What to do with a really ugly vintage quilt top?

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08-27-2010, 05:32 PM

#21

purplefiend

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OHHH!!! Its a string quilt. They are kinda interesting, totally a utility quilt. She was using what she had on hand.

Here's a few of my string quilts. There is all sorts of cotton
fabrics(plaids,novelties etc..).

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719OUJmJi

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719nvDBDt

08-27-2010, 05:33 PM

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Tally Kathy

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I think it's kind of cute - It's definitely a time piece. I'd keep it as a family gift to pass to our future DIL :)

08-27-2010, 05:33 PM

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Tally Kathy

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I meant YOUR DIL.

08-27-2010, 05:33 PM

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Cindy Lou Who

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What would it look like if you tea dyed it - more vintage and aged? Or maybe even more attitide!

08-27-2010, 05:36 PM

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bearisgray

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I would finish it - it would make an awesome couch quilt.

08-27-2010, 05:38 PM

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ganny

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tortoisethreads

This one is a real doozy. It was made in the 50's/60's. My MIL gave it to me to finish, but it is awful. It's scrappy, I call it crappy, with pastels, dark plaids, cartoon fabric, some polyester even. Should I hide it away somewhere or try to salvage it? I should mention, it is in perfect condition despite it's ugliness!

My sister brought two quilt tops to me like you have described. Her deceased MIL made them and she asked me to quilt them. I was not excited about it because I thought they were very unattractive but did it for her. When I got through with them, I was surprised at how good they looked after being quilted. Made a big difference.

08-27-2010, 05:39 PM

#27

ganny

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Quilt them. They will look really good.

08-27-2010, 05:43 PM

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bjnicholson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tortoisethreads

Oh I love my mother in law dearly and the more the quilt sits on the bed the more I'm diggin' it! It's got attitude:))

It does kinda' grow on you, doesn't it?

08-27-2010, 05:49 PM

#29

nwm50

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Uh....u could almost hear the pin drop after pic popped up! It doesn't look bad , it just unusual. Lots of interested colors and the border added made it prettier. I think after it's quilted , will look great.