This is rediculous!
03-21-2011, 11:44 AM
#56
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Some of the most beautiful creations come from the most ugly of beginnings. I think that your quilt is going to look absolutely stunning when its done. Keep at it and when its done, please do post a finished picture! Looking forward to seeing it. Best wishes.
03-22-2011, 07:51 AM
#57
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YES it's worth it! Even the ugliest fabric can be made into something beautiful.
As far as, what to do with 10 blocks-you will have to place these with something special to bring out the potential in the fabric.
As far as, what to do with 10 blocks-you will have to place these with something special to bring out the potential in the fabric.
03-22-2011, 03:34 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by MarthaT
I can't believe I stayed up until 2 AM working with this ugly fabric! I was trying to downsize my stash yesterday by cutting scrappy fabric into 2" and 5" (charm sized) squares and jelly roll sized strips. I was on a roll and about 12 midnight, when I should have been quitting, I came to this fabric. I almost tossed it because patchwork fabric scraps don't do well turning them into randomly cut 2" squares or 2 1/2 inch strips and they weren't big enough for the 5" charms. Then I remembered seeing where someone had cut "pieced" prints into 4-patch squares, so I decided to try it. I cut all I could from the scraps that were large enough and then started fooling with layout...and went to bed at 2:00. I have enough to make 10 blocks and will fussy cut 2" squares from some of the fabric that I could use in borders or something. Is it worth spending this much time with ugly fabric. What will I do with 10 blocks?
03-22-2011, 06:35 PM
#60
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Dear Martha,
What do you think about this idea?
Applique 10 fanciful shoes (or glass slippers) on the spacing blocks. I like light blue for the background for those, try it for color harmony...and call the whole thing "Cinderella"!
What do you think about this idea?
Applique 10 fanciful shoes (or glass slippers) on the spacing blocks. I like light blue for the background for those, try it for color harmony...and call the whole thing "Cinderella"!
