Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Fuglies? In my stash?!

After an incredibly stressful start to the Stained QAL   (come along and join in if you dare...)  and having to spend longer than is sensible last night fixing a few errors in my QAL printouts, I thought I'd take a lighter view today.

Fugly Fabric Party

Lucy @  Charm about you is having a party.  A "Fugly Party".  The theory being, we all root out a fugly bit of fabric and blog it.  Then as we read each others blogs we can put our hands up and say "no its not, give it to me!"  Or at least that is the theory as I understand it.  She did also say that it didn't have to be an especially fugly fabric, it could just be something we are not going to use and want rid of.

I've had a quick root through my stash and found, rather pleasingly if you'll forgive the touch of smugness, that I don't appear to have much along the "Fugly" lines...

Possibly down to this post I did before Christmas....

However.  I have found some bits....

First off we have the Dressmakers Special!!!

Red shiny stuff with a paisley print in gold, black  and purple

pattern scale... the swirly bits are about 4" across

linings, non shiny and very shiny
The red stuff is genuine retro - its been in a box in Granny's attic since the 70's...  No idea what you call the fabric, its lightweight, very shiny... there's about 3 3/4 yards of it at 44" width.  It'll come with a few big-ish bits of lining, including the lovely shiny cream and shiny purple...

Now to the cotton... ahhh back in safe territory!  I did find something...

Toy box panel, there's actually 18 squares (2 each)

Not entirely a Fugly, the panel that is, but I must say something about this monkey freaks me out....

A FQ of the squares, and more than FQ of the blue swirly.
Come on now, lets see those hands up, don't all rush at once!!!

I'm linking this in with Lucy's party, head on over there and see quiltybloggyland admit to the nasties that have been lurking at the bottom of stash boxes all over the world.....

Leave a comment below if you'd like one of my fuglies!  (please make sure you are not a "no reply" blogger or I wont be able to contact you)  If more than one person want something, I'll draw a "winner" this time next week (Feb 12th).

*edit*  I am happy to post internationally, but if its the dressmakers special it would be EITHER the red stuff OR the lining, both together weighs a ton!
FUGLY GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED 
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41 comments:

  1. Unknown7 February 2012 at 13:34

    I actually really love the dressmaking fabric! I wear a lot of prints, and I love 'granny chic' dresses. I can see a cute little dress maybe with a lace collar in that fabric! :)
    Ashley x

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  2. Anonymous7 February 2012 at 13:53

    hmmm you can keep your dress making fabric thanks, but I do like that vintage panel. I'm with you on the monkey though :)

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  3. Paskiaq7 February 2012 at 13:56

    Ooh, those are some interesting fuglies :) I do like the vintage panel though, even the creepy monkey...lol

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  4. Gill7 February 2012 at 13:58

    I can't cope with shiny fabric but I like the panel and the FQ's

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  5. Fiona @ Poppy Makes7 February 2012 at 13:59

    This fugly party thing is too much fun!
    I like the blue swirly print at the bottom :)

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  6. Sunnybec7 February 2012 at 14:10

    I like the red paisley would like to make some scarves with shiny fabric on one side and fleece on the other... but I live in France so not sure you would post to here. Linda

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  7. Kat7 February 2012 at 14:14

    Ooooooh I do like the red shiny paisley print, I can see a cute party dress in that...also love the blue swirly fabric. Btw I am excited for the QAL, thanks for the detailed cutting instructions...I am hoping to choose my fabric tonight...stash busting here we come!!

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  8. Archie The Wonder Dog7 February 2012 at 15:04

    Ohhhh, fuglies! I like the blue swirly one but Fiona got there first so please send it to her, I've had a lovely parcel from you already this month!

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  9. Unknown7 February 2012 at 15:38

    Hmmm, I'm thinking these might be a step to far down the fugly path for me!

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  10. Kritta227 February 2012 at 15:50

    LOL I love it! That panel is like from Toy Story 3! And that monkey is a bad guy!!

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  11. Barbara7 February 2012 at 16:13

    Love the panels, they appeal to my inner child. the fat quarters are must haves. corbitt56@gmail.com

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  12. java diva7 February 2012 at 16:42

    Those fabrics are awesome!! Vintage 70s?! Yes, please! Love the panels. OH MY! LOL

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  13. Judith, Belfast7 February 2012 at 16:46

    Glad to see you've got some takers S! I'll pass this time! Jxo

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  14. Melissa7 February 2012 at 17:22

    The toy box panel is actually kind of cute.

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  15. kathy7 February 2012 at 18:35

    I would like the toy box panel. I agree - the monkey is freakish but I want the airplane and the rocket. Airplane nut here.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    I'm off to go see if I have any of those fugli's in my stash. . .

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  16. Terri7 February 2012 at 18:39

    Hmmnn, think I might just pass on this one as well! ;-)

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  17. Dianne Neale7 February 2012 at 18:51

    That red fabric is truly awful. Not the pattern so much as the shininess!

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  18. Maxine7 February 2012 at 19:24

    I like the squares and the blue swirly's! THANKS!

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  19. Julie7 February 2012 at 20:13

    My fugly taste must be similar to yours so no thanks! Now I'm off to see what I have lurking! Juliex

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  20. Gwen7 February 2012 at 20:24

    Oh, I love the toy box panel!!! Please put my name in the drawing for it! SO cute!!!! :-) Thank you for the chance to win an adorable Fugly-- and if I win, I promise to love a care for it until it becomes a beautiful swan!

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  21. Sheila7 February 2012 at 21:35

    I'll pass too.x

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  22. Lynz7 February 2012 at 22:26

    Ooh.....I'm feeling guilty about not doing anything with that last not-at-all-fugly fabric. I DID buy a pretty Christmas one that matches it perfectly - I'll maybe get a new table runner for next year! Get. Finger. Out.

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  23. Benta AtSLIKstitches7 February 2012 at 23:26

    Ooh, that monkey - I think there is a Stephen king shirt story about and evil one of those, scary!

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    2. Benta AtSLIKstitches7 February 2012 at 23:29

      Third attempt (trying to override auto correct!) a SHORT story about an evil one!!

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  24. Cindy7 February 2012 at 23:54

    Now, let's be honest. These didn't come from your stash...you went out searching for these pretties didn't you? None for me, thanks...wouldn't be able to sleep with that freaky deaky monkey in the house. xx

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  25. SassyCathy8 February 2012 at 01:48

    You ladies are SO SO SO funny! And CREATIVE! I think you all should get together and write a comedy. One begin and then hand off to the next for chapter two. My Honey is going to be wondering WHAT I am doing up here with this computer!
    I liked the panel - but - you scared me about the monkey.
    I took a liking to the red shiny stuff. I think oriental? Paisley? Is there such a thing as that?
    It would be nice for the sashings and backing on a Kimono quilt.
    Now - y'all - don't judge me.
    Each to their own fugly snuggly!
    Cathy

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  26. Wendy8 February 2012 at 02:34

    I would love to have the red paisley fabric it is fantastic!

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  27. Margaret8 February 2012 at 05:34

    I think all your fabric is awesome and I never turn down free fabric. I make quilts for charity and dog beds for the humane society so every piece of fabric I get is used for something.

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  28. hueisei8 February 2012 at 06:19

    I think the red paisley fabric will look great on me. I figure a blouse using those fabric.I likes the blue swirly FQ too.
    Thanks :)

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  29. Mrs Flying Blind...8 February 2012 at 07:20

    Oh Sarah! No thank you x

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  30. Leo8 February 2012 at 20:14

    the FQ adn a bit more than FQ ones the square and twirly owuld be my favourite - but then the paisly-ish panel has something. I would be happy with either.
    Thanks for giving your fuglies a chance at a new home!

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  31. Inspiredbyfelix8 February 2012 at 22:06

    Ermmm....(!) no thanks lovely, I've got enough of those myself :) x

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  32. Lisa C in GA.8 February 2012 at 22:33

    I like the blue swirly!! I'm putting bits and pieces of retro fabrics away for a particular quilt, and it's slow going as it isn't my usual taste, either. I would give it a good home :)

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  33. Richard Healey9 February 2012 at 14:35

    I love the stuff and would put it to good use. I also follow you.

    http://richardquilts.blogspot.com
    Stop by for my quilt givaway to guess my babys b-day and weight.

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  34. Lizzie Allen9 February 2012 at 22:23

    OMG! You have a print of that cymbal clashing monkey toy! That monkey freaks me out too. I like the blue swirly print.

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  35. June D10 February 2012 at 08:25

    I clicked to follow your blog - and I really do like the "A FQ of the squares, and more than FQ of the blue swirly." fabric.... Thanks for letting me put my name in the hat!

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  36. Sallie10 February 2012 at 18:14

    I would like the panel or cottons. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  37. cindi10 February 2012 at 19:41

    okay. i am totally in love and have to do the stained glass QAL. only one problem....i want it for a queen sized bed. am i nuts or does this mean that i need to do 4 of these? help...as i've fallen into a math coma.

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    1. Sarah10 February 2012 at 21:08

      Cindi, if you'd like to email me I can help!

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  38. Josephine12 February 2012 at 09:21

    Please count me in for the dressmaking fabric. I quite like the red fabric for a wiggle dress. I'm not a quilter myself but I enjoy your posts so much that I've left your blog on my google reader. Another couple of posts and I reckon I could be converted from sewing clothes to sewing quilts.

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