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mdollar 09-27-2011 01:05 PM

I received 20 fat quarters of fabric in a "Surprise FQ" bundle for 10/$5 in the mail yesterday. I was just taking a chance that the fabrics would be something I could use. Well, ALL of the fabrics except maybe 2 of them are so UGLY I don't know what I could use them for. Any suggestions on what kind of quilt I could make with them that would lessen the ugly when mixed together with the other scraps and remnants I have? Is there a particular pattern any of you use to make something worthwhile from fabric you just aren't crazy about? HELP!

Havplenty 09-27-2011 01:07 PM

oh no!!!! is this the fabric bundles from whittles??? eek i took a chance also but haven't received my fabrics yet.



Originally Posted by mdollar
I received 20 fat quarters of fabric in a "Surprise FQ" bundle for 10/$5 in the mail yesterday. I was just taking a chance that the fabrics would be something I could use. Well, ALL of the fabrics except maybe 2 of them are so UGLY I don't know what I could use them for. Any suggestions on what kind of quilt I could make with them that would lessen the ugly when mixed together with the other scraps and remnants I have? Is there a particular pattern any of you use to make something worthwhile from fabric you just aren't crazy about? HELP!


sewmary 09-27-2011 01:08 PM

The smaller you cut them the better they look!

I would not try to use them in one quilt but would use them as I went along. Or use them for trial blocks. Or trying a new quilting pattern. Or sell them or trade them.

leatheflea 09-27-2011 01:08 PM

make them into a scrap quilt, by adding one netural color. Do you have a picture it would be helpful.

Shelby 09-27-2011 01:10 PM

I use my uglies to make pet throws, they don't care about ugly!

quilterjody 09-27-2011 01:10 PM

You could work them into scrap quilts. Before you know it they will be used up. Maybe they are only ugly to you...folks like different things...make them into a quilt for donation. Somebody may think it's the prettiest thing ever. :)

fabric_fancy 09-27-2011 01:12 PM

sell them on here.

what one considers ugly is beautiful to another.

Jennifer22206 09-27-2011 01:14 PM

IMHO - there's no such thing as an ugly fabric. Can we see a picture? Maybe we can help.

bearisgray 09-27-2011 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
sell them on here.

what one considers ugly is beautiful to another.

Can you post photos or scans of them? Someone might want to trade.

alikat110 09-27-2011 01:26 PM

Ah oh, waiting for my 160 fq's ordered recently....hope they are not ugly


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