Ugly FabricOur local quilt store hosted an "Ugly Fabric Contest". They had 6 different bags of "ugly" fabric sets (1 yard of the "ugly" fabric and 4 coordinating fat quarters). My ugly fabric was the brown and teal paisley. I didn't think it was ugly at all, but the some of the matching fat quarters I didn't like. I didn't know what to make and asked several people for their opinions. Kira referred me to Freda's Hive, where I found this umbrella pattern. I thought it was perfect for my fabrics I had, so this is the finished project! Finished size is 31 x 33
"Welcome Spring"
It's hard to tell from the picture, but in the teal it says "Welcome Spring". Here's a closeup of the word spring. 
Here's a closeup of the quilting. I didn't quilt it myself, but I'm taking a class to learn how. I love the pattern she quilted!
Here's a closeup of the umbrella part and the quilting.
And finally, the back of the quilt. I think it turned out pretty nice for my first "real" quilt :)
The finished projects will be on display at Quiltique from April 1st to April 29th. The project that gets the most votes from customers during this time will be the winner. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping I win!! Make sure you go to Quiltique and vote for me!!!
6 comments:
What a cool idea! And you did a great job :)
Yay! I love it! The quilting is beautiful. I am trying stippling in the next few days. . . crazy mom quilts tute. Hope it turns out!!!! I wish I could go and vote for you. . . Sorry!
It looks absolutely fantastic! You definitely are getting my vote!!! :)
I will TOTALLY go vote for you!! I love it!! My grandma would flip over that quilt, she loves umbrellas!! Are you selling it?
I hadn't even though about selling it :) I didn't think anyone would want it. LOL
And, THANK YOU for voting for me!
It is darling. I love it. Thanks for sharing it with everyone. I loved seeing it.
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