since i have no interest in spending valuable time on a new project but i do have an interest in making some kind of progress on transforming thrifted as well as personal clothing into a finished project i will again be using that one-block-at-a-time method.
new inspiration came from this summer quilt made by Dawn's Great Grandmother. and who could forget the tumbler quilt made by Ulla. i like that these patterns can handle those scrappy bits that don't seem to go together.
even from these small pieces i was able to cut quite a few squares and tumblers. i also saved strips just in case. but honestly i had to throw the rest away.i don't miss any of the thrown away bits from my thrifted quilt.
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Really Karen, this speaks to the history of American Quilts. Fabric taken from clothing, drapes and feedsacks. In some ways it is exciting to see thrifing come back in style. I was looking at a woman's blouse last night and thinking - I would love to cut fabric out of it. I am not to the point of taking something off someone's back - yet ;-)
This is such a cool idea. But for a lot of quilters with a big stash, it begs the question of why cut up clothing when you already have enough fabric for hundreds of quilts? Hmmm... maybe a post is in order to see what others think.
Hugs - Shari
I love it! Such memories are attached to quilts made from old clothes. Enjoy!
~ Dawn
Like Nanette says.. this is the history of quilting. I do love the block you showed there.. wonderful contrasts.
I just read a blog on how to make T-shirt yarn.. I think I'm going to try it. Lots of thrifted clothing in my house that needs used up too.
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