Won quilt blocks

Last night was the Annual Christmas Party for my VRQ Bee. We had snacks and
swapped 6" strips, then Show and Tell of the projects we've made from the
Ugly Fat Quarters we received last year. I was amazed at the variety and
workmanship of the projects. (Mine was a pair of large strip pieced pot
holders.) We will do the same thing next year, swapping the Ugly FQ in
January. I've got several candidates, but only need to contribute two FQ.
(What was I thinking when I bought those?! LOL)

The high light was the distribution, by drawing, of the BOM for the past
twelve months. We do this at the December meeting instead of having a
monthly drawing. I won the October Blocks. These were scrappy blocks in the
Cog Wheels Pattern. That one was in the Kansas City Star 'back in the day.'
I won ten blocks, each 12" finished. I plan to offer these to my QOV Bee. We
can make a few more and put together a nice quilt.

We had fun ... but then a group of quilters is always fun!
Pat in Virginia

Only the FQs are "ugly"? I've watched the Ugly Dog Contest several
times, and I know of a group that has an annual competition to see who
can find the most tasteless (ugly?) salt & pepper shakers. Now it
seems odd that I haven't (yet) heard of an Ugly Quilt Contest. I
can't imagine that it hasn't occurred to anyone before...

Or have I just not been paying attention (well within the realm of
possibility)?

Doc

On Dec 10, 8:58*am, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:
Last night was the Annual Christmas Party for my VRQ Bee. We had snacks and
swapped 6" strips, then Show and Tell of the projects we've made from the
Ugly Fat Quarters we received last year. I was amazed at the variety and
workmanship of the projects. (Mine was a pair of large strip pieced pot
holders.) We will do the same thing next year, swapping the Ugly FQ in
January. I've got several candidates, but only need to contribute two FQ.
(What was I thinking when I bought those?! LOL)

The high light was *the distribution, by drawing, of the BOM for the past
twelve months. We do this at the December meeting instead of having a
monthly drawing. I won the October Blocks. These were scrappy blocks in the
Cog Wheels Pattern. That one was in the Kansas City Star 'back in the day..'
I won ten blocks, each 12" finished. I plan to offer these to my QOV Bee. We
can make a few more and put together a nice quilt.

We had fun ... but then a group of quilters is always fun!
Pat in Virginia

On Dec 10, 8:43*am, "Dr. Zachary Smith"
wrote:
Only the FQs are "ugly"? *I've watched the Ugly Dog Contest several
times, and I know of a group that has an annual competition to see who
can find the most tasteless (ugly?) salt & pepper shakers. *Now it
seems odd that I haven't (yet) heard of an Ugly Quilt Contest. *I
can't imagine that it hasn't occurred to anyone before...

Or have I just not been paying attention (well within the realm of
possibility)?

Doc

On Dec 10, 8:58*am, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:



Last night was the Annual Christmas Party for my VRQ Bee. We had snacks and
swapped 6" strips, then Show and Tell of the projects we've made from the
Ugly Fat Quarters we received last year. I was amazed at the variety and
workmanship of the projects. (Mine was a pair of large strip pieced pot
holders.) We will do the same thing next year, swapping the Ugly FQ in
January. I've got several candidates, but only need to contribute two FQ.
(What was I thinking when I bought those?! LOL)

The high light was *the distribution, by drawing, of the BOM for the past
twelve months. We do this at the December meeting instead of having a
monthly drawing. I won the October Blocks. These were scrappy blocks in the
Cog Wheels Pattern. That one was in the Kansas City Star 'back in the day.'
I won ten blocks, each 12" finished. I plan to offer these to my QOV Bee. We
can make a few more and put together a nice quilt.

We had fun ... but then a group of quilters is always fun!
Pat in Virginia- Hide quoted text -

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I love a quote I read here once, but I can't remember who posted it --
"There
is no such thing as ugly fabric. Just fabric that hasn't been cut into
small
enough pieces yet."
It would be fun to see others' reactions to a fat quarter offered up
as "ugly."
You know there would be *someone* who loved it!


Sherry

On Dec 10, 9:53*am, Sherry wrote:
On Dec 10, 8:43*am, "Dr. Zachary Smith"
wrote:





Only the FQs are "ugly"? *I've watched the Ugly Dog Contest several
times, and I know of a group that has an annual competition to see who
can find the most tasteless (ugly?) salt & pepper shakers. *Now it
seems odd that I haven't (yet) heard of an Ugly Quilt Contest. *I
can't imagine that it hasn't occurred to anyone before...

Or have I just not been paying attention (well within the realm of
possibility)?

Doc

On Dec 10, 8:58*am, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:

Last night was the Annual Christmas Party for my VRQ Bee. We had snacks and
swapped 6" strips, then Show and Tell of the projects we've made from the
Ugly Fat Quarters we received last year. I was amazed at the variety and
workmanship of the projects. (Mine was a pair of large strip pieced pot
holders.) We will do the same thing next year, swapping the Ugly FQ in
January. I've got several candidates, but only need to contribute two FQ.
(What was I thinking when I bought those?! LOL)

The high light was *the distribution, by drawing, of the BOM for the past
twelve months. We do this at the December meeting instead of having a
monthly drawing. I won the October Blocks. These were scrappy blocks in the
Cog Wheels Pattern. That one was in the Kansas City Star 'back in the day.'
I won ten blocks, each 12" finished. I plan to offer these to my QOV Bee. We
can make a few more and put together a nice quilt.

We had fun ... but then a group of quilters is always fun!
Pat in Virginia- Hide quoted text -

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I love a quote I read here once, but I can't remember who posted it --
"There
is no such thing as ugly fabric. Just fabric that hasn't been cut into
small
enough pieces yet."
It would be fun to see others' reactions to a fat quarter offered up
as "ugly."
You know there would be *someone* who loved it!

Sherry- Hide quoted text -

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Of course, Sherry. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! (and all
that crap...) 8^P
One of my favorites is, "Beauty is only skin-deep... but ugly runs
clear to the bone!"

Doc

http://amisimms.net/worquilworco.html

Here's the link to Ami Simms Ugly Quilt Contest and if you also google
'Ugly Quilt Contest' - there are multiple hits for various other
contests which are associated with lqs sites.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but sometimes, you have to just
shake your head and moan! jennellh


On Dec 10, 9:43*am, "Dr. Zachary Smith"
wrote:
Only the FQs are "ugly"? *I've watched the Ugly Dog Contest several
times, and I know of a group that has an annual competition to see who
can find the most tasteless (ugly?) salt & pepper shakers. *Now it
seems odd that I haven't (yet) heard of an Ugly Quilt Contest. *I
can't imagine that it hasn't occurred to anyone before...

Or have I just not been paying attention (well within the realm of
possibility)?

Doc

On Dec 10, 8:58*am, "Pat in Virginia" wrote:



Last night was the Annual Christmas Party for my VRQ Bee. We had snacks and
swapped 6" strips, then Show and Tell of the projects we've made from the
Ugly Fat Quarters we received last year. I was amazed at the variety and
workmanship of the projects. (Mine was a pair of large strip pieced pot
holders.) We will do the same thing next year, swapping the Ugly FQ in
January. I've got several candidates, but only need to contribute two FQ.
(What was I thinking when I bought those?! LOL)

The high light was *the distribution, by drawing, of the BOM for the past
twelve months. We do this at the December meeting instead of having a
monthly drawing. I won the October Blocks. These were scrappy blocks in the
Cog Wheels Pattern. That one was in the Kansas City Star 'back in the day.'
I won ten blocks, each 12" finished. I plan to offer these to my QOV Bee. We
can make a few more and put together a nice quilt.

We had fun ... but then a group of quilters is always fun!
Pat in Virginia- Hide quoted text -

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Yes, only the FQs were 'ugly!' The projects were clever, creative and nicely
finished. They included a couple WH, a tote for a hot iron, a ruler and
cutter tote, even a basket of sorts. One overachiever made a fantastic
scrappy jewel box quilt!

Some of the so-called ugly fabric was actually very nice! The person who
'won' the fabric I donated last time really loved the 'border stripe' one
and made a nice WH with it. I think I have more of that fabric, and will
give it to her.

Doc, about 10-12 years ago Ami Simms sponsored an Ugly Quilt Contest. She
has a web site, AmiSimms.Com I think, and you might find the contest quilts
there.

PAT in VA/USA

"Dr. Zachary Smith" wrote in message
...
Only the FQs are "ugly"? I've watched the Ugly Dog Contest several
times, and I know of a group that has an annual competition to see who
can find the most tasteless (ugly?) salt & pepper shakers. Now it
seems odd that I haven't (yet) heard of an Ugly Quilt Contest. I
can't imagine that it hasn't occurred to anyone before...

Or have I just not been paying attention (well within the realm of
possibility)?

Sherry: That sounds like Bonnie Hunter. See quiltville.com to check out her
cool scrappy stuff.
As I told Doc, some of the 'ugly fabric' was really quite nice. OF the two
FQ I was required to use, one was a cheerful sunflower print of nice
quality, and the other was downright ugly! It was a cheap blend besides, so
I used just a tiny bit of that one. I also requested that in January we
donate only 100% cotton FQ.

These little challenges sure stretch our imaginations! That is about the
only exercise I've been getting lately. LOL

Grins, PAT in VA/USA

"Sherry" wrote in message news:58f1d12f-e532-4d77-9406-I
love a quote I read here once, but I can't remember who posted it --
"There
is no such thing as ugly fabric. Just fabric that hasn't been cut into
small
enough pieces yet."
It would be fun to see others' reactions to a fat quarter offered up
as "ugly."
You know there would be *someone* who loved it!


Sherry

Sherry: That sounds like Bonnie Hunter. See quiltville.com to check out her
cool scrappy stuff.
As I told Doc, some of the 'ugly fabric' was really quite nice. OF the two
FQ I was required to use, one was a cheerful sunflower print of nice
quality, and the other was downright ugly! It was a cheap blend besides, so
I used just a tiny bit of that one. I also requested that in January we
donate only 100% cotton FQ.

These little challenges sure stretch our imaginations! That is about the
only exercise I've been getting lately. LOL

Grins, PAT in VA/USA

"Sherry" wrote in message news:58f1d12f-e532-4d77-9406-I
love a quote I read here once, but I can't remember who posted it --
"There
is no such thing as ugly fabric. Just fabric that hasn't been cut into
small
enough pieces yet."
It would be fun to see others' reactions to a fat quarter offered up
as "ugly."
You know there would be *someone* who loved it!


Sherry

In article ,
"Pat in Virginia" wrote:

Last night was the Annual Christmas Party for my VRQ Bee. We had snacks and
swapped 6" strips, then Show and Tell of the projects we've made from the
Ugly Fat Quarters we received last year. I was amazed at the variety and
workmanship of the projects. (Mine was a pair of large strip pieced pot
holders.) We will do the same thing next year, swapping the Ugly FQ in
January. I've got several candidates, but only need to contribute two FQ.
(What was I thinking when I bought those?! LOL)

The high light was the distribution, by drawing, of the BOM for the past
twelve months. We do this at the December meeting instead of having a
monthly drawing. I won the October Blocks. These were scrappy blocks in the
Cog Wheels Pattern. That one was in the Kansas City Star 'back in the day.'
I won ten blocks, each 12" finished. I plan to offer these to my QOV Bee. We
can make a few more and put together a nice quilt.

We had fun ... but then a group of quilters is always fun!
Pat in Virginia


Congratulations, Pat! And you're so good to contribute the blocks to
such a great cause. My own small group holiday party is today, and I'm
really looking forward to it. We're doing it at a restaurant for the
first time, since we have a limited number of members with a large
enough home. G We'll have a gift exchange and present our leader for
the past two years with blocks we've secretly made for her.

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net

On Dec 10, 10:13*am, Jennifer in Ottawa wrote:

Here's the link to Ami Simms Ugly Quilt Contest

Nuh-uh. Yes, I do now find some links to ugly quilt contests, but Ami
Simms is not one of them. Their (her?) contest was for "worst" quilt,
and going through the entries, the distinction becomes clear. Many
were aesthetically fine, (or would have been) but qualified because of
poor craftsmanship, mistakes, ineptitude... one even made the grade
simply because of the name it was given.

Every contest (as for "best" quilts) will have its own criteria. If I
had the inclination, I might even create my own awards based on things
I've seen on the web. But then I'd run the risk of insulting someone
who may be proud of their creation, and that's not really what I'm
about... Like my mom always said, "If you haven't got anything nice
to say about anyone, come sit next to me!" No... wait... that was my
aunt...

Doc