Every once in a while, I pull out my UFO’s and try to get a handle on what is finishable and what is not!
In actuality, I only have FOUR that are mine, a new record!!
BUT, I have a whole TUB full of UFO’s that have come to me from other people, mostly from my Mom. I have pulled these unfinished quilts out numerous times, but can’t get motivated to work on them, mostly because I don’t know what I will do with them when they are finished.
So, over the next 12 or so Wednesdays, I will show you one UFO or project, describe its origins, and ask for your help.
Let’s start with something fun…..
This actually isn’t a UFO but a skirt that I found in my Mom’s closet when I cleaned out her house back in 2017…..
I feel sure that it was made in the late 1970’s, and I am in awe of her waist size!!
The flowers go all the way around the skirt….
….and there is even a smiling caterpillar on the back….
Each of the flowers was made from Dresden plate blocks, with a Yo-Yo for the center. They were pieced on the machine and then blanket-stitched (by hand) onto the skirt….
I really want to honor the work that Mom put into the skirt, but I would never wear it.
Any thoughts?
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It would make a nice throw or wall hanging without too much cutting and piecing.
So true Mary. I would be a fun wallhanging with all of the flowers going across the bottom. That is something that I would love to have for myself. Thanks!!
Make it into a denim shirt. Or a quilted jacket. The flowers are really great.
I like the idea of a quilted jacket. You could probably use the flower part for the front and back and then do the sleeves in patchwork. Thanks for the idea!!
Inquire if anyone in your guild would wear it; retro clothing is “in.”
That is a great idea. Thanks so much Aby!!
If you ever make a Row quilt, this would look spectacular as the bottom row!
Now you have me thinking about Row Quilts…. thanks Barb!!
All the ideas so far sound great to me! Looking forward to all the Wednesdays coming up!
There are a bunch of UFO’s to come!!
Hi Frances. Isn’t your mother’s skirt just beautiful. Such careful work. You are blessed to have it.
By the way, I made a special quilt for my sister for her 80th birthday from your free pattern. Dancing Squares. She loves it. Thank you for sharing it. I live in Ireland. Love your blog.
I do want to do something with the skirt that will honor her. I am so glad that you were able to use the Dancing Squares pattern. Thank you for letting me know!!
PILLOWS, TABLERUNNER, CURTAIN TOP, DEMIN JACKET BACK, WALLHANGING
WOW….lots of great ideas. Thanks!!