Let's get back to 2025 and some green.
Three April Fool blocks in green. I am now working on Flying Home and Joy's Table Scrap Challenge. Oh, lots of green in the one.
That's not much to show this week but I have a valid excuse.
This came home.
When someone called and said she has a few bags of scraps for me. I had never picture this in my mind.
The blue bag on tops has flannel. It is sitting on a bag full of tops.
Let me show you a few things. No, I am not done going through all of it but I'll share some of the treasures found so far.
I love when I get more than one colourway of a print. I don't know why but I love it.
And then, a SHIB!! 
Oh, that rooster is singing my name loud and clear. It is the first thing I will sew today.
The biggest of the bags held some tops. I don't know what to do with these, so your thoughts would be very appreciated.
These are made with broadcloth. A very thin cotton. Sorry for the dark photo. They are calling for thunderstorms and rain most the weekend. I hurried outside this morning, braving the mosquitos, to take pictures.
Third top using broadcloth.
No border on this one.
The next ones are made from a very thick polyester something that Mother called Gabardine (in French). I have no idea what it's called in English. Take a look.
First top is huge.
Second top
The seams in the middle are messy. You can see the texture and how thick this fabric is.
Top #3. It looks like it was made in a rush. The sewing is even worst than the other tops.
My son said to finish them as weight blanket. They sure are heavy enough, but who would like to received such quilts?
In the pile of fabric my friend had received and was giving me was a large piece of corduroy.
I still have lots of sorting to do and more cutting, cutting, cutting. I better close the computer and get to it. The thunder is rolling right above my head now. Fingers crossed we don't have a power outage.
Enjoy your sewing time.
;^)
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16 comments:
I remember sewing with gabardine - back in my garment sewing days in the 70s and 80s. Those tops might make some good quilts for a homeless shelter if they are really heavy. I like your plan for those Framed 9-patch. Mixing the 9-patch centers with solid centers will make for a nice combination.
So much scrap fun going on here! Yes, a big delivery of scrap bags like that is both glorious and terrifyng at the same time. However, all it takes is some good "kitchen sink" quilt designs and some time and before you know it, those scraps are beautiful tops and eventually quilts. You have made them sing!
The tops made with heavier fabric would make good car quilts. I always have a blanket of some type in my car in the winter in case of emergency.
I remember my mother-in-law getting out her polyester fabric scraps and cutting squares. She sewed these squares together to make a quilt top and then layered them and tied them. She gave us one. It will NEVER wear out. I chuckle remembering her wearing some of fabrics as pants and shorts! So. . .maybe tying the polyester tops is the answer? As for the broadcloth thin tops, I imagine the quilting will stabilize the thin fabric and make a fine quilt.
Throw them on a long arm and pantograph them as is. OR get rid of them. No need to waste your precious time "fixing" anything. Yes, been there done that and won't do more.
So many bags of goodies to open! If you don't care for those quilt tops maybe you could pass them on to a group which makes comfort donation quilts?
Instead of sewing you are sorting all those bags..... it can be difficult when getting tops. I think the first thing is decide whether you really like them or not... and of course they can go to a charity. I have finished off without wadding and just a flannel or minky backing which makes it lighter.
Sending good luck vibes!
Hugz
You get the most interesting scrap bags, Chantal! I would take those unusual tops to the thrift shop myself. Someone will figure out what to do with them!
Beautiful work 👏 I love ❤️ your blog header as well.
Oh oh, de belles merveilles dans ces sacs ;) Peut-être que tu peux découper les tops s'ils ne te plaisent pas, et les utiliser comme tissus de dos ? S'ils ne sont pas trop épais. Amuses-toi bien avec tout ça ! Tes blocs verts sont superbes.
Non quilters don't pick up on the flaws of a quilt the way quilters might. So, I don't see any problem simply finishing the tops and donating them to a charity. The recipient will see the love and the beauty. Another use is to cut them up and make wearable clothing. You could add sections to a sweatshirt or jean jacket, for example. Patched blue jeans are quite popular now. Especially ones with embroidered and quilted patches. Also quilts can be donated to animal shelters.
You could tie the quilt tops then the bulky seams would not be as concerning and would still keep someone warm.
That was quite the stash enhancement, Chantal! How did you find time for GREEN scrap sewing with all the sorting to be done? Have fun with it and good luck figuring out what to do with those quilt tops!
I would finish those tops and donate them to a women's shelter. I am sure they would be appreciated.
Those heavy polyester quilts make great car quilts when we need something but not one of our nice ones along on a trip, picnic, sit on the grass, under the car...
Perhaps you can finish the tops and donate them to someone in need? Have fun sorting and planning with all those scraps!
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