I love anything with houses. I think it's very pretty.
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Definitely Stack N Whack. The uglier the fabric, the prettier the quilt!
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Would make an excellent background for an art quilt scene of Paris. Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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I made curtains out of it. I was looking for more, the curtains need replaced.
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Stack and Whack!!! Even ugly fabric comes out amazingly gorgeous!!
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I think it is cute.
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I don't see that piece of fabric being ugly. I see it as an artist's pallet of an english countryside cottage. I think it is beautiful, will you see or exchange it?
Originally Posted by aorlflood
I've been going through the fabric totes I got at an estate auction...you can read about it here...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-138295-1.htm And the totes I had gone through so far contained pretty fabric...mostly Moda and Thimbleberries... But I've reached a tote that looks like older fabric...from the 90's... And you know that saying "if the fabric is still ugly it means you haven't cut it small enough"? Well...I beg to differ...you couldn't possibly cut this stuff small enough...though I will try... And not only that...there are FOUR YARDS of this ugliness!!! LOL |
One block wonder!!!!!
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I love the fabric!!!
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I thought Stack n whack when i saw it too...although those are so not my colors. HAHA
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I like it. I guess it shows that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I would love it as a backing.
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I think it would make a beautiful backing!!! In fact I have something similar that I plan for a quilt back.
Many years ago when I was first quilting & took a class the teacher recommended using a busy print for the back because you can hide a lot of mistakes! |
I like this fabric too!
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Actually I like it too. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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Stack N Whack?"
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I like it too.... I'd make a blouse out of it but I like "busy" blouse fabrics.
Maybe once you get through all the totes, you can sell off what you don't want. We'll keep our eyes open. |
It would be great fussy cut for paper pieced houses!
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Originally Posted by traumaRN
I guess ugly is in the eye of the beholder. Reminds me of Europe.
What I consider ugly are the colors that aren't quite the colors they seem like they are supposed to be--almost orange, almost green, almost tan, etc.--it all feels like the 70's over again only a little sick. Others seem to love those colors and some people's blogs only seem to have those colors in their choices. (I was at one today--this morning, but can't remember where). |
Originally Posted by aorlflood
I've been going through the fabric totes I got at an estate auction...you can read about it here...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-138295-1.htm And the totes I had gone through so far contained pretty fabric...mostly Moda and Thimbleberries... But I've reached a tote that looks like older fabric...from the 90's... And you know that saying "if the fabric is still ugly it means you haven't cut it small enough"? Well...I beg to differ...you couldn't possibly cut this stuff small enough...though I will try... And not only that...there are FOUR YARDS of this ugliness!!! LOL |
That's not ugly at all. I've got ugly. Used it in small blocks among many others and it just blends in. But if you really don't like it, you can use it for the backing. And what's left can be cut and used in a scrappy quilt like I did.
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It would make really cute tote bags.
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Stack n wack would be perfect!!!!!!!!! Have you ever done one?
They are so fun and easy to do. This fabric would take on a whole new look. You need 8 repeats. |
You can send that to me any time
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Originally Posted by susiequilt
Perfect for a house quilt backing!
If you are into making house blocks cut out the windows, doors, hanging baskets, roofs and applique them on some of your own blocks. Lots of potential there! |
Originally Posted by aorlflood
I've been going through the fabric totes I got at an estate auction...you can read about it here...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-138295-1.htm And the totes I had gone through so far contained pretty fabric...mostly Moda and Thimbleberries... But I've reached a tote that looks like older fabric...from the 90's... And you know that saying "if the fabric is still ugly it means you haven't cut it small enough"? Well...I beg to differ...you couldn't possibly cut this stuff small enough...though I will try... And not only that...there are FOUR YARDS of this ugliness!!! LOL |
That fabric would make a great one block wonder!!!
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I like it. It would be nice ina bargello or anything that would break up the pattern. The colors are pretty tho.
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NOT ugly! I like it :)
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I actually don't find this fabric to be ugly. Not sure what I would do with it but I have seen far uglier fabric than this one. A stack-n-whack comes to mind or some kind of fiber art wall hanging maybe........
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It would be great ina water color quilt where the pieces are cut at 2in.
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And I think it has a lot of possibilities.
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Hey - I've got some of that fabric!
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Or a landscape, pictorial quilt
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Originally Posted by nunnyJo
think I saw you at this sale? got some nice pieces and 3 quilt tops plus the totes. good haul
Hmmmm...you probably did see me! LOL Unfortunately, you don't have picture of yourself in your avatar, so I don't know which bidder you were. :) |
I really like this fabric!! I have lots of ideas whirling around in my mind. Hope you find a way to enjoy this fabric!
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Beautiful as a backing for the right pattern! It makes me think European!
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That is so funny. I was given a bunch of this fabric and asked to make a donation quilt out of it. I found some turquoise and some yellow that looked okay and made a simple quilt allowing the houses to show and looked like a french countryside. It ended up being auctioned and making money for the group. Remember someone out there will love it.
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I really love it! Would make it a back if it were mine!
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Originally Posted by katrbee
That is so funny. I was given a bunch of this fabric and asked to make a donation quilt out of it. I found some turquoise and some yellow that looked okay and made a simple quilt allowing the houses to show and looked like a french countryside. It ended up being auctioned and making money for the group. Remember someone out there will love it.
With all the comments everyone has made, it has made me look at the fabric in a "new light". I have put it into my stash and will prob. make a baby quilt out of it or use as a backing for a baby quilt. |
This is awesome stack-n-whack fabric!!!
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I love this. are you going to sell it cheap????
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