scrappy quilt top from recycled shirts and bedding... nr. 5 in series
 

Some of you know my quest. This year I want to make 10 nice quilts from recycled materials available to purchase here in Poland at reasonable prices within the reach of just about everyone I know. So, I put away my beautiful American purchased fabrics and began working on this project. This is nr. 5 in the series. (I haven't posted nr. 4 yet--hope to quilt it soon).

Last one I made seemed to lack something to me, so I really strove to make something with that bit of 'pizzaz' in it. I think I achieved that.

This is made completely from inexpensive recycled men's shirts purchased at local second-hand shops, stalls at the bazaar or hole-in-wall shops carrying used clothing, a couple of sheets (including leftovers from the other 3 finished quilts in this series) and a black duvet cover that was still in excellent condition and the color not at all washed out. The white is also a second-hand sheet.

The color placement was random, except for, of course, the black/white. My only rule was that I couldn't have exact colors side by side. I sewed it in strips.

This ended up being queen size--about 88" x 110".

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Justflyin: Amazing! You have created something truly lovely out of recycled items. I am truly in awe, now I need to go back and see the other three.

You do awesome work. Such a good eye! I think this is my favorite one. Beautiful quilt.

It's always wonderful to see your quilts. You have such talent and imagination. Love that it's from recycled materials.

another beauty.

That is a beautiful quilt. Wonderful idea and work.

This definitely has pizzazz! Lovely quilt.

very nice you are doing a great job!!

Justflying, your work never ceases to amaze. You bring scrap quilts to a whole new level. This one is no exception. I love seeing your posts as they are so inspirational.

That is just beautiful. You do awesome work.