Video Called it an Ugly Quilt
 

When I saw Ugly Quilt, I was curious. The idea is to use ugly or what was I thinking fabric so that it would be easy to give the quilt away when finished because you weren't in love with it. I liked the way the fabric was stacked and cut, so I looked for fabric to try it. Couldn't find any ugly fabric, so I used large (14") scraps. For the first one.

That turned out so cute, and I decided to make one with all fabrics fish related, which will get quilted today, hopefully. Then, I gathered my seashells fabrics and cut them larger (18"), which is next in line to be quilted. I can't decide whether or not to put a border around it.

What a cool technique and a great way to use up those fabrics that don't work for other projects, a win-win.

Great idea. Looks like a quick project.

I was interested in seeing the 'ugly' projects as well. Now I plan to find enough fabrics to cut the 14" size squares and make charity tops.
Thank you for showing your tops, really like the focal fabrics.
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This quilt is so interesting. I love the fabric colors you chose. Well done!

Very interesting. I have a few fabrics here that I consider ugly that I was in love with when they were purchased. The blocks are great the design is perfect for the fabrics. Great Job.

Love the bright colors and the organized chaos. Not sure how to place fabrics so that a quilt looks as good as yours.

They look great! not ugly at all :-)

Beautiful quilt tops.

Thank you for posting photos of your lovely, "ugly" quilts. I enjoyed watching the video of the process. I like your idea of using fabrics with a theme, such as your fish and seashell quilts. I would like to try this pattern with my collection of Christmas fabrics.

I think I may have seen that video, too. Perhaps by Karen Brown of Just Get it Done? The topic was all about weeding out old stash, especially those "what was I thinking?" fabrics that now just take up space in our drawers and cabinets. She had a very quick stack and cut method.

Fun, fun, fun. What a good way to to use those pieces that just don't fit in to other quilting projects. May have to investigate. I have a bunch of pieces that look like fruit, apples, berries, etc that need to go away purposefully from my stash. This just might work.

Those are cool quilt tops and they look like the technique was fun to do. Think I'm going to have to add this one to my list of things to do with some of my stash.....

Rob

I love it! Love all the fabrics!!!!!

Great idea! But I think I would have to put a plain sashing between the blocks just to give my eyes a rest! I'm sure I even have to directions (or template for the cuts??) someplace in my pattern binder.

This is a 'stack and slash' quilt. I made one years ago. You make me wanting to do another, thanks.
Very nice.

I like the end result ! Can't say it's ugly at all :)

nonnie60--I recall that term and I used Christmas fabrics to cut a star quilt. I really like it and have it in my holiday tote to display each year.
I also recall seeing a heart shape about the same time.

These are great! I made a quilt using a similar pattern - fast and easy!

What a sensational quilt! Not ugly but intriguing. Love it.

Love the quilts. I see nothing but color and movement. I saw Karen Brown's video too... isn't she a hoot?

Made this yesterday. I used 18 prints and 2 solids. I made a template for cuts and used that to cut 1/3 at a time instead of cutting through all 20 pieces at once. It worked fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RePQz1eN5Ko link to video!