What to do with a really ugly vintage quilt top?

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08-29-2010, 07:24 PM

#171

DazzleMe!

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I love it!!!

I agree with Mrs Fitz, finish it up and tie it.

You will be surprised how the quilt will turn into one of the favorites the kids will all cuddle under and will fight over it to see who gets first dibs!

08-29-2010, 07:29 PM

#172

treeseek quilter

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I really like it. Reminds me of the age of a quilt that my grandmother would have made.

08-29-2010, 08:20 PM

#173

BettyB

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you will be surprised at how much better it will look after you quilt it. I love scrappy quilts. I was just given 11 old quilt tops. I have quilted one of them and gave it to the person that gave me the tops. Her little daughter just loves it and keeps it in the car.

08-29-2010, 08:25 PM

#174

Tallulah

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tortoisethreads

actually, she gave it to me to keep! It's almost charming how crazy it is!

Actually, it is not as awful as I expected before seeing the pictures. You are under no obligation to finish it. Just put it away and never get around to finishing it. You know, "Oops, where did this come from?"

If you are asked about it, just tell her that you haven't gotten around to it yet. :) No one has to work on a quilt that doesn't bring them pleasure. That is my two bits worth!

08-29-2010, 08:27 PM

#175

jljack

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It would make a good picnic or camping quilt!!!

08-29-2010, 08:28 PM

#176

SewExtremeSeams

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tortoisethreads

here we go with a few pics. I added the turquoise border just to see how it looked...it helps a little.

It looks better than I thought it might. What about using it to practise free motion quilting and use it for covering a picnic table when camping or other such uses that you wouldn't mind it getting dirty. :-D

08-29-2010, 08:30 PM

#177

SewExtremeSeams

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Funny, Janice, I saw your post just after I posted mine! Let's see... great minds think a like! LOL

08-29-2010, 08:45 PM

#178

Lisaginger

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I love it! You could give it to me! LOL

08-29-2010, 08:52 PM

#179

Lyncat

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Is it made from clothing she or someone else in the family used to wear? That's what it reminds me of. I have seen much worse...I don't think it's that awful! lol