Is it possible to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear? So what makes an ugly quilt? Ugly fabric? Poor piecing? Doesn’t lie flat and is crooked? Yes, this one had it all. I saw no reason to go to the trouble of making it into a quilt. Not worth it.
I’m guessing the fabrics are from the 70’s. At least there’s no double knit!
I wasn’t going to do anything with it. But then I had to consider that it was hand pieced by my sister-in-law’s grandmother. It has sentimental value. So I decided to finish it, add some wide borders (fabric I found in my stash) and make it into a bed quilt for my brother and his wife. It’s not so bad. Tops always look better with quilting.
Hope they like it. But I’m afraid it’s still crooked!
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What a difference a few thousand stitches makes Pam! I’m sure your brother and Sister in law will treasure it.
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Thanks, Lucie. I’m sure you understand my angst in trying to finish this one.
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You worked wonders! A great save of handiwork that can not be duplicated 🙂
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That’s true. Now that it’s quilted and bound, I don’t know why I debated for years whether or not to try and finish it.
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Pam, it’s beautiful! Reminds of the scripture about beauty from ashes. You did an incredible transformation!
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What a nice thought. I love that scripture too.
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you are amazing! That quilt looks so different with quilting. Who wouldn’t like it now.
Someone put in a lot of hard work in the past with far less tools than any of us today quilters.
You did the quilt justice.
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Thanks, Georgia. I gave the quilt to my brother and sister in law last night. They were so pleased to have this piece of history and I’m so glad I finished it.
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Wonderful transformation.
Blessings ~ Wendy ❀
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Thank you!
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