Gifted UFOs #1: the Mystery Quilt Top (and Bad Backing)

I'm still spring cleaning, and in the process found a bin of old unfinished quilt projects and scrap fabric, most of which I believe were gifted to me by well-meaning family members and friends. That would explain how I got this quilt top, which is beautifully pieced but not something I would purchase for myself (still had a ten dollar price tag on it, too. Maybe Jill did this to me.) Everything smells a bit, too, so I'll have to launder the lot.

Under the top I found what I assume is the backing fabric, in a lovely shade of dark rose pink. Another warning sign; I almost never buy red or pink fabric. Also, I wouldn't have chosen that color to back this quilt.

Just out of curiosity I washed the backing fabric with a color grabber sheet (twice), with this result each time. It bleeds like I do. I will probably keep the top -- at least until I remember or find out who gave it to me -- but do something else with the backing fabric that does not require laundering, or is all red. Or maybe donate it. I don't know, it's so hard for me to pass a problem like this onto someone else. Stay tuned to see what else came out of the bin.

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nightsmusic said…

I like that top! Very autumn feeling. Sorry I've been mia. Jimmy had his other knee done. So needy...so many PT appointments plus watching the baby and I no longer have a life.

March 31, 2023 at 4:58 AM

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