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lindy-2 02-11-2011 07:07 AM

I like it

Nancy in Louisiana 02-11-2011 07:50 AM

Me too. Sorry.

GrannieAnnie 02-11-2011 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I knew exactly what fabric I would choose when this came up, just had to dig it out. Drab olive/army green airplanes bombing a score of landscapes including mountains, lighthouses, cacti, and palm trees - exactly where is that??

The good news is that whoever wins only has to deal with a fat quarter of this ... stuff.

Husband said the airplane might be a spitfire. Spit. Fire. Both sound like good options.


If there's a yard's worth, I see a pillow case for an aviation fan.

Sorry, folks, but I can see all sorts of things to make from most of your "uglies".

GrannieAnnie 02-11-2011 08:12 AM


Originally Posted by roda

Originally Posted by Navarre2011
I think this shall be my pick of the ugly stuff!!

I think you need mine to go with yours

This one I love!

GrannieAnnie 02-11-2011 08:17 AM


Originally Posted by np3
Okay, well I don't usually call anything ugly, but I think if we collected all of these fabrics and put them in a box and listed them on eBay with a 99 cents start bid, we wouldn't get any offers. Just my humble opinion!!!!


I beg your pardon. There are several pieces that I love----------and see uses for!

lindy-2 02-11-2011 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Linda B
This is what I did with some ugly fabric that for the life of me I couldn't figure out why I wanted in the first place. Made about a dozen of these reusable shopping bags using that fabric and painter's drop cloth canvas from Harbor Freight. I had a women at the grocery store just the other day practically drooling over them!!

I have two of the fabrics u used in your bags. they realy look good used like that.

this is my ugly fabric its realy bad even my 2 year old dosent like it and she thinks everythings pretty
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Sadiemae 02-11-2011 07:17 PM

I definitely agree with your two year old.

Twisted Quilter 02-11-2011 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

Originally Posted by np3
Okay, well I don't usually call anything ugly, but I think if we collected all of these fabrics and put them in a box and listed them on eBay with a 99 cents start bid, we wouldn't get any offers. Just my humble opinion!!!!


I beg your pardon. There are several pieces that I love----------and see uses for!

Okay GrannieAnnie, show us what you've got! You could be the lucky winner of all these lovelies. :P

cjomomma 02-11-2011 08:36 PM


Originally Posted by lindy-2

Originally Posted by Linda B
This is what I did with some ugly fabric that for the life of me I couldn't figure out why I wanted in the first place. Made about a dozen of these reusable shopping bags using that fabric and painter's drop cloth canvas from Harbor Freight. I had a women at the grocery store just the other day practically drooling over them!!

I have two of the fabrics u used in your bags. they realy look good used like that.

I like it.

GrannieAnnie 02-11-2011 09:33 PM


Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter

Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

Originally Posted by np3
Okay, well I don't usually call anything ugly, but I think if we collected all of these fabrics and put them in a box and listed them on eBay with a 99 cents start bid, we wouldn't get any offers. Just my humble opinion!!!!


I beg your pardon. There are several pieces that I love----------and see uses for!

Okay GrannieAnnie, show us what you've got! You could be the lucky winner of all these lovelies. :P

There's the problem. I don't think I have anything ugly.

bigsister63 02-12-2011 06:05 AM

I am not sure how to vote. I vote for fabric form "Vanuatu Jill" it is really ugly!!!!!!!!

NorBanaquilts 02-12-2011 06:42 AM

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Here's my entry...I'm not sure how it got in my stash but I know I didn't buy it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not as ugly as last year's Jungle Road Kill and I'm sure the Voo Doo Ladies will beat it out in this years competition (Please don't let me win again!).

Here's Horrid Hawaiian for your viewing displeasure!

WANNABEE 02-12-2011 07:11 AM

looks like treasure chests on fire!

lauriejo 02-12-2011 07:44 AM


Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
Here's my entry...I'm not sure how it got in my stash but I know I didn't buy it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not as ugly as last year's Jungle Road Kill and I'm sure the Voo Doo Ladies will beat it out in this years competition (Please don't let me win again!).

Here's Horrid Hawaiian for your viewing displeasure!

I think you have managed to find a fabric that has ALL my least favorite colors!

GrannieAnnie 02-12-2011 08:15 AM


Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
Here's my entry...I'm not sure how it got in my stash but I know I didn't buy it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not as ugly as last year's Jungle Road Kill and I'm sure the Voo Doo Ladies will beat it out in this years competition (Please don't let me win again!).

Here's Horrid Hawaiian for your viewing displeasure!

again, a piece I like

C.Cal Quilt Girl 02-12-2011 08:22 AM


Originally Posted by lindy-2

Originally Posted by Linda B
This is what I did with some ugly fabric that for the life of me I couldn't figure out why I wanted in the first place. Made about a dozen of these reusable shopping bags using that fabric and painter's drop cloth canvas from Harbor Freight. I had a women at the grocery store just the other day practically drooling over them!!

I have two of the fabrics u used in your bags. they realy look good used like that.

Lindy to me that screams Boys Quilt. w/big blocks :)

C.Cal Quilt Girl 02-12-2011 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
Here's my entry...I'm not sure how it got in my stash but I know I didn't buy it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not as ugly as last year's Jungle Road Kill and I'm sure the Voo Doo Ladies will beat it out in this years competition (Please don't let me win again!).

Here's Horrid Hawaiian for your viewing displeasure!

LOL... looks like from the dark side of the islands :)

lauriejo 02-12-2011 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by C.Cal Quilt Girl

Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
Here's my entry...I'm not sure how it got in my stash but I know I didn't buy it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not as ugly as last year's Jungle Road Kill and I'm sure the Voo Doo Ladies will beat it out in this years competition (Please don't let me win again!).

Here's Horrid Hawaiian for your viewing displeasure!

LOL... looks like from the dark side of the islands :)

A dark SCARY island! Perhaps with human sacrifice???

lauriejo 02-12-2011 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by lindy-2

Originally Posted by Linda B
This is what I did with some ugly fabric that for the life of me I couldn't figure out why I wanted in the first place. Made about a dozen of these reusable shopping bags using that fabric and painter's drop cloth canvas from Harbor Freight. I had a women at the grocery store just the other day practically drooling over them!!

I have two of the fabrics u used in your bags. they realy look good used like that.

This one makes me think of tinker toys, it's kinda cute. But then I've never claimed to be normal.

Twisted Quilter 02-12-2011 03:05 PM

Lindy-2, geometry was not one of my favorites subject, and neither is this piece. Nope, not even on clearance.

NorbanaQ, I'm not going to say I like this piece because surprise packages come in the mail. :lol:

kriscraft99 02-12-2011 03:35 PM

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I finally found my ugly... the colors didn't photograph well (I think they were hurting my camera's brain).. they are fluorescent green, fluorescent orange, light gray, dark gray and black...

here goes :shock:

lauriejo 02-12-2011 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I finally found my ugly... here goes :shock:

Okay I think we have a new winner! That is . . . I don't know the word for that.

CloverPatch 02-12-2011 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I finally found my ugly... here goes :shock:

I wouldn't go ugly as much as i would say disturbing. It looks like the skulls are trying to eat each other :shock:

lauriejo 02-12-2011 03:49 PM

Okay, maybe we need a new word. Disturgly = disturbingly ugly

Twisted Quilter 02-12-2011 03:50 PM


Originally Posted by lauriejo

Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I finally found my ugly... here goes :shock:

Okay I think we have a new winner! That is . . . I don't know the word for that.

I do, the word is 'disturbing'. :thumbup: I actually have the twin to this piece in orange & white.

Twisted Quilter 02-12-2011 03:50 PM

Great minds think alike!

lauriejo 02-12-2011 03:51 PM

They made more than one color!!!!!! Yikes

kriscraft99 02-12-2011 03:55 PM

great new word!! :thumbup:


Originally Posted by lauriejo
Okay, maybe we need a new word. Disturgly = disturbingly ugly


kriscraft99 02-12-2011 03:57 PM

if you win the challenge - the twins can be reunited :)


Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter

Originally Posted by lauriejo

Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I finally found my ugly... here goes :shock:

Okay I think we have a new winner! That is . . . I don't know the word for that.

I do, the word is 'disturbing'. :thumbup: I actually have the twin to this piece in orange & white.


chris_quilts 02-12-2011 04:50 PM

So far, IMHO, it's either the "Voodoo ladies" or the "Cannibal Skulls." I think they'd be in the burn barrel or make them into cat/dog beds and donate to the local animal shelter. I've done that with some of my uglies.

CloverPatch 02-12-2011 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by chris_quilts
So far, IMHO, it's either the "Voodoo ladies" or the "Cannibal Skulls." I think they'd be in the burn barrel or make them into cat/dog beds and donate to the local animal shelter. I've done that with some of my uglies.

Or we could put them together and set out to scare little children :twisted:

NorBanaquilts 02-12-2011 05:11 PM


Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
NorbanaQ, I'm not going to say I like this piece because surprise packages come in the mail. :lol:

It just so happens I have MUCH more than the fat quarter required. Are you telling me you don't like surprise squishies?

:roll: :roll:

cjomomma 02-12-2011 05:25 PM

Oh Kris that is disturbingly horrid. LOL!!

GrannieAnnie 02-12-2011 06:04 PM


Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I finally found my ugly... the colors didn't photograph well (I think they were hurting my camera's brain).. they are fluorescent green, fluorescent orange, light gray, dark gray and black...

here goes :shock:


Good for..................
Boxer shorts for my 41 year old son who's never grown up!

GrannieAnnie 02-12-2011 06:07 PM


Originally Posted by chris_quilts
So far, IMHO, it's either the "Voodoo ladies" or the "Cannibal Skulls." I think they'd be in the burn barrel or make them into cat/dog beds and donate to the local animal shelter. I've done that with some of my uglies.



no, no, every piece of fabric has its calling. NO BURN BARRELS!

trying to picture what to do with lime green elvis. I'd be scared to make boxer shorts. Might render a guy sterile.

GrannieAnnie 02-12-2011 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
Here's my entry...I'm not sure how it got in my stash but I know I didn't buy it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not as ugly as last year's Jungle Road Kill and I'm sure the Voo Doo Ladies will beat it out in this years competition (Please don't let me win again!).

Here's Horrid Hawaiian for your viewing displeasure!


Been cogitating on this piece of fabric.

I make backpack purses. I'm specially fond of fabrics with stamps on them. Use black for a contrast color.

CloverPatch 02-12-2011 06:12 PM

Ok Grannie Im curious. What pray tell would you use my man in the trees fabric for? Have I possible missed its calling, other than to star at it and see what I can see?

GrannieAnnie 02-12-2011 06:18 PM


Originally Posted by CloverPatch
Ok Grannie Im curious. What pray tell would you use my man in the trees fabric for? Have I possible missed its calling, other than to star at it and see what I can see?


I'll have to go find it! Not the pin-up-guys?

GrannieAnnie 02-12-2011 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by CloverPatch
Ok. I didn't think I had anything. But all the way at the bottom of the current grab stash was this still unopened remenant! I asked my Daughter "what do you think?" and she just said "Eww, why do you have that?" I guess that means it qualifies LOL :lol:
I bought this because
A. It was on clearance
B. it was Green
C. if you squint you can see a man in the trees, no squint, really really squint. You can see him I swear!

The camera was flattering, it really is a peasoup green.


Okay, found your print, Clover. If enough the top of a summer house dress or maybe a cotton nightgown.

If I'd not put them away for the winter, I'd show you a couple of the nightgowns/summer dresses I made. My aunts in law were a bit flashy when it came to fabric. Not in life at all-------but they never shyed away from a bright print.

dkabasketlady 02-12-2011 06:34 PM

Nothing like waiting til the last few days before you pull out the Cannibal Eating Skulls fabric out at us. I sure wouldn't have wanted to see this fabric for very long. We've definitely got some UGLY's in this years competition.


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