Ugly fabric challenge

A few years ago I started an ugly fabric challenge. First task was to choose some fabric in one's stash that was considered ugly then add in some coordinating fabrics and make blocks. I got 6 blocks finished then either got bored with it or distracted by something more interesting and it was put aside.

Last month I decided that those blocks needed to be put to use and stitched into a quilt. The blocks were stitched together with no sashing and borders added. The quilting on this baby quilt with fleece backing was finished this morning. The quilt finished at 34x 45".  It will make a soft, cuddly quilt. 

The first photo is block 6 of the ugly fabric challenge. It's a corn and beans block. The next photo shows the first 6 blocks of this challenge. The blocks are 12" finished. The challenge is scheduled to last 9 months so it will last 3 more installments. This is a little quilt that I'm enjoying doing. I've been doing 1 block each month, but there are 2 per month to choose from. When all the blocks are posted, I will probably go back and choose some additional blocks to make a quilt that is 3 x 4 blocks. Right now, I'm hoping that my finished quilt will have alternating aqua and white blocks. We'll see what happens as the challenge continues.

Ugly Fabric Challenge

This is block 5 of the Ugly Fabric Challenge/Sunshine Challenge. It is an Illinois block.

Sunshine Sampler

Sunshine Sampler is the Ugly Fabric Challenge that I'm doing. This is block 4. The light floral is my ugly fabric. It isn't so ugly when put with other fabrics.

Sunshine Sampler Block 3

This is block 3 of the sunshine sampler (ugly fabric) challenge. The block is called Baby FourPatch.

Sunshine - Ugly Fabric Challenge

Here's a photo of my 2nd block for the Sunshine Sampler - also known as the ugly fabric challenge. As I've thought about it, the print that I'm using with the agua/green and black and gold on it is a piece that was in with fabrics and quilt blocks that I got from my grandmother. It is nice to get it used and I'm enjoying the challenge.

Ugly Fabric Challenge Block

Here is Block 1 of the Ugly Fabric Challenge. This challenge is called Sunshine Sampler as quilters are encouraged to use yellow or orange along with their ugly fabric. I have less than 1 yard of this fabric, so it will be an accent rather than a focus fabric in the blocks. This fabric has a green/gold in it so it could count as my yellow but I may also use a yellow or gold in some blocks or in sashing on the quilt. This will be a 9 block quilt, directions for each block being given on a monthly basis like a Block of the Month. Blocks are 12" finished.

Ugly Fabric Challenge

Stashbuster has started an ugly fabric challenge. What constitutes an ugly fabric? Perhaps something you don't like or something that is hard to work with due to its pattern or color. I found two in my cabinet that probably fit this category. One is a teal, black and white which I don't perceive as ugly but is difficult to work with because of its diagonal design. The other is a tan small print that I've never cared much for. Both of these fabrics were given to me. I guess I have hung onto them in hopes that I could use them someday. Is that someday here? Maybe. I can't see myself using the diagonal print in a quilt top but it may work as a backing. Now to see what will work with the small leafy print. I found a black floral and some teal which matches the little teal splotches in the print. These have some potential.