An--ahem--unusual quilt theme
07-23-2011, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by alikat110
Originally Posted by Peckish
Oh how I wish I'd purchased that fabric that had tiny penises printed on it! I've regretted not purchasing it ever since.
07-23-2011, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by gloriabug
Several months ago, I asked a friend to give me an idea for a quilt. Not being a crafter so much as a smart alec, he suggested "70s porno." To his face, I dismissed my friend's suggestion and called him a pervert (he's actually a very nice person), but I filed away the idea nonetheless. The real challenge of such a project would not just be to stick to the theme (some obvious applique ideas spring to mind), but to create something attractive and tasteful enough to want to display even *outside* the bedroom. Over the next few months, however, few patterns and prints stoked my interest. Finally, this past winter, I found what I had been searching for: Valentine's day prints. I found the perfect combination of kitsch, color, and questionable taste. Hooray for animal prints! But in the interest of keeping the kitschiness to a minimum, I purchased only a small amount of the prints, and opted for yards and yards of solid black and red, thinking that my pervert friend, to whom I plan to give the quilt, would like that better than lots of hot pink leopard-print hearts.
Months later, I've been giving the project more thought. Although I've already decided to title the finished quilt, "Baum Chicka Baum," I'm thinking of doing something that looks more sleek and modern. Maybe an op-art look? With the prints as accents or borders? Anybody have ideas or suggestions? I'd love to check out pics or links.
Months later, I've been giving the project more thought. Although I've already decided to title the finished quilt, "Baum Chicka Baum," I'm thinking of doing something that looks more sleek and modern. Maybe an op-art look? With the prints as accents or borders? Anybody have ideas or suggestions? I'd love to check out pics or links.
It will be a blast! I've read some great ideas here featuring the '70s, but also, during that time my husband and I were raising 3 kids, the old fashioned way. I a stay at home mom, and he working as much overtime that came his way.
By the way re 70's porn:
In the 70's John Holmes was a big (sorry) star, all brunette ladies (sorry), NOT all black and white filming. Good lord, I just asked my husband about 70's porn. He said "WHY do you ask?" I told him about your situation!!!!!!!! I think he'll join the board. :lol: :shock:
Sorry to go on for so long, this is just tooo funny! Keep us posted. This story has made my day.
07-23-2011, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by angelarose
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look carefully
07-23-2011, 02:01 PM
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Remember DITTOS, shorts so low, and sooo short. Still have mine. Platform shoes for guys and gals, the higher the better. We made our tops out of bandannas with string to tie around the neck and another to tie somewhere well above the waist. No bras. Humongus bellbottoms. in lime and orange and all colors on the guys and so low. OMG did we really wear them that low. Guys wore 3 inch platforms. Tennis shoes with platforms. Long hair on everyone. Communes, free love. bean bag chairs,. shag (ugh) rugs That was the 70's.
07-23-2011, 02:07 PM
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Bettie Page !!!
Tasteful yet a bit on the shall we say risque side.
Maybe scan these on to printer fabric and incorporate them into a quilt. Use cheetah print and other jungle animal prints.
http://crafts.shop.ebay.com/Crafts-/...=Bettie%2BPage
Tasteful yet a bit on the shall we say risque side.
Maybe scan these on to printer fabric and incorporate them into a quilt. Use cheetah print and other jungle animal prints.
http://crafts.shop.ebay.com/Crafts-/...=Bettie%2BPage
07-23-2011, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hobo2000
Remember DITTOS, shorts so low, and sooo short. Still have mine. Platform shoes for guys and gals, the higher the better. We made our tops out of bandannas with string to tie around the neck and another to tie somewhere well above the waist. No bras. Humongus bellbottoms. in lime and orange and all colors on the guys and so low. OMG did we really wear them that low. Guys wore 3 inch platforms. Tennis shoes with platforms. Long hair on everyone. Communes, free love. bean bag chairs,. shag (ugh) rugs That was the 70's.
07-23-2011, 02:14 PM
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The first thing that popped into my head (after I stopped laughing) was the print fabric with the sexy skiers and cowgirls. I made my adult son's some pajama bottoms out of it one Christmas and they were a hit! Not exactly 70's porn but then again sex is ageless, right? I love the idea of a crazy quilt with lace,satin,corsets etc. I think you have to find some glitz fabric with little mirrors too. I wish I had something to send to you!
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