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The listing, Fabric Remnants for a Crazy Quilt has ended.

I am listing this after several people made a request of me. So here goes. I am filling a box with fabric remnants just for a crazy quilt ! Of course you could use the fabric pieces for a scrappy or charm quilt; but, I am selecting different types of fabrics for this package. There will be cottons, poly cottons, satins, etc. Part of the beauty of a Crazy Quilt is that you take all the scraps and left overs from your sewing projects and you can design something so unique and beautiful that can never be replicated. I have one that is 7' x 7' and I ended up crazy quilting both sides. I look at the fabrics and they have memories. I recall what I originally bought the fabric for, how long ago and it holds these memories for me. It is also a great way to use up those little pieces of trim.
So, I will tier this one as well.
We will start out with 10 pieces of fabric. WHen someone outbids the high bidder I will add another cpl pieces to the box. When we hit 100 I will add a trim. When we hit 200 I will add 3 trims. When we hit 300 I will add 4 trims, when we hit 400 I will add 5 trims, When we hit 500 I will add something unique and special to the package.
I will add little incentrives and challenges during the auction to make it interesting. There is NO LIMIT as to how much fabric and trims I have ;-)
As always, happy bidding and give me feedback and comments when you outbid the person; so I don't miss it. thanks for looking

Questions & Comments

Great auctions!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:01:09 AM PDT by

thanks Dawneedooville !

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:58:43 AM PDT by

Great Fun....I am bidding!

Jun 27th, 2011 at 8:37:30 PM PDT by

12 pcs of fabric. thanks for the bid !

Jun 28th, 2011 at 2:20:17 PM PDT by

Ok sounds fun I'll get it started!

Jun 27th, 2011 at 6:06:40 PM PDT by

11 pcs of fabric! thanks for bidding

Jun 28th, 2011 at 2:17:43 PM PDT by

I just LOVE this auction!! It is so much fun. If I understood how to do links I would post this on my quilting groups page. This is such a wonderful idea. I love hearing about the oriental fan quilt. sounds gorgeous.

Jul 3rd, 2011 at 8:24:27 PM PDT by

Doesn't it sound gorgeous though! I hope to see pics some day! Very inspiring

Jul 4th, 2011 at 8:08:02 AM PDT by

My Quilt is an oriental/asian fan. I am making it out of non-traditional fabrics, such as brocades, velvets, damask, cotton duck, jaquards, decorator fabrics, silks and a few cottons. It will have to be drycleaned but it will be worth it. I have been saving fabrics for years to do this. No two fans will be alike. I am embellishing the plain fabrics with metallic threads to give it texture and interest. I have tons of vintage silk and other interesting fabric men's ties to use as well. It will not be the traditional fans all going in one direction either. they will be turned in different ways. The backing will be a light cotton fabric with oriental characters in tan, grey, black and red. I haven't decide what color the blocks will be yet, but there might be more than one color. I am leaning towards a charcoal grey.

Jul 3rd, 2011 at 8:05:47 PM PDT by

cotton duck. really? I never would have thought of putting such a stiff fabric in with that group. hmmm. I can picture all the rest though. I have a crazy quilt where I used most of the ones you mentioned. I wash it in the bath tub and spread it out across the top of the clotheslines to dry. It looks kinda funny laying across the lines but I have washed it a hundred times that way and it does well. I have used the dryell sheets in the dryer with it. It is too big to put in the bag they give you but it does well that way in the winter time to 'freshen' it up. I have even sprayed it with frebreze fabric spray. lol I hesitate taking it the dry cleaners because I don't want their chemicals on the fabric. (not that what I use isn't chemicals) I will take into consideration what you are doing if you win the auction.
Hope to see the pics some day !!

Jul 4th, 2011 at 8:07:26 AM PDT by

I can really use this for my oriental fan quilt! I guess I better list some 3 day items for some more points!

Jul 3rd, 2011 at 9:54:54 AM PDT by

Tell me about your quilt. Are you using oriental prints? jacquard? satin? cottons? blends? I am a quilt-a-holic and I am trying to 'cut down' . lol I am very interested in hearing abut your quilt though. Please share with us.

Jul 3rd, 2011 at 5:23:28 PM PDT by

Wee! The box is looking good! I think it is going to be another one when I have to sit on it to get it taped shut! lol

Jul 2nd, 2011 at 1:17:07 PM PDT by

20 pieces and a trim so far

Jul 2nd, 2011 at 1:17:47 PM PDT by

Woo Hoo!

Jul 1st, 2011 at 8:30:02 PM PDT by

Kiss those beautiful baby girl cheeks for me! Just adorable. Anyone would want to squeeze them! lol xoxox

Jul 2nd, 2011 at 1:16:02 PM PDT by

Awesome!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 8:51:00 PM PDT by

ty for bidding on my auctions

Jul 1st, 2011 at 4:29:29 AM PDT by

What is the average size of the pieces?

Jun 30th, 2011 at 4:03:56 PM PDT by

some pieces are .... maybe 8" x 8" and some are larger than a fat quarter. typical pieces that are used for crazy quilting. Usually more than one piece of the same print. I am tossing in some strips left over from strip quilting as well. They are maybe 4 " wide by 18" or longer. Just my left over stash that I was going to use and I just have way too much now.

Jun 30th, 2011 at 6:19:00 PM PDT by

Are these fabrics already sewn together as the pictures suggest? or are they the actual remnants to use at will?

Jun 29th, 2011 at 6:29:22 PM PDT by

Actual remnants to 'sew at will'. Thank you for asking.

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:58:25 AM PDT by

Yeah...I am high bidder again!

Jul 1st, 2011 at 6:59:58 PM PDT by

U r 2 funny :-)

Jul 2nd, 2011 at 1:15:25 PM PDT by

Bid again (2 pieces from before) and sure my standing won't last long. That makes 2 more pieces and 4 trims!

Jul 4th, 2011 at 3:42:18 PM PDT by

lol

Jul 5th, 2011 at 12:13:34 PM PDT by

After that last box you sent me, I AM SO BACK IN! You are a woman of your word! Thanks for such great auctions :)

Jul 6th, 2011 at 8:09:34 PM PDT by

I am so happy that you are satisfied with the box :-)

Jul 7th, 2011 at 6:17:09 AM PDT by

Just bid twice :D

Jul 6th, 2011 at 8:10:42 PM PDT by

two bids !

Jul 7th, 2011 at 6:17:49 AM PDT by

Woo Hoo...I am back in it for a minute!

Jul 6th, 2011 at 8:16:11 PM PDT by

great

Jul 7th, 2011 at 6:17:56 AM PDT by

I will definitely send you a note with my facebook! Yeah...I am high bidder again!

Jul 4th, 2011 at 9:39:34 PM PDT by

great. ty

Jul 5th, 2011 at 12:14:31 PM PDT by

So a total of 4 pieces and 4 trims. The history of the crazy quilt: http://www.womenfolk.com/quilting_history/crazy.htm

Jul 4th, 2011 at 4:10:55 PM PDT by

thanks

Jul 5th, 2011 at 12:14:16 PM PDT by

Thanks. I will definitely post pictures on my facebook page when I finish it.

Jul 4th, 2011 at 12:15:21 PM PDT by

I want to 'friend you on FB'! I don't want to miss the pics! send me a message when you have time and we can 'friend' there

Jul 4th, 2011 at 2:36:23 PM PDT by

Just bid again :)

Jul 6th, 2011 at 8:18:44 PM PDT by

lol this is going to be a big box

Jul 7th, 2011 at 6:18:15 AM PDT by

I just bid again-3 times! Take a picture, Lin. You're on top for awhile. Did I just bid that much? Oh, the Scots-Irish in me is hurting.

Jul 6th, 2011 at 8:53:56 PM PDT by

lol

Jul 7th, 2011 at 6:18:30 AM PDT by

Let's keep the momentum up, people!

Jul 5th, 2011 at 5:17:02 PM PDT by

the bigger the box, the bigger the quilt

Jul 6th, 2011 at 4:01:10 AM PDT by

Oh am so glad to here about all the quilters out there. For awhile it looked llike the art of quilting would die away. Wonderful auction but sadly above my credits.

Jul 7th, 2011 at 1:45:24 PM PDT by

No worries. I just started another one. I will be doing at least one a week. Leave me a message and I will let you know everytime one starts. Look for the picture of the crazy quilt or click on my pic and it will show you my listings. Thanks for the comment and be sure to fan me so I can fan back :-)

Jul 7th, 2011 at 2:02:58 PM PDT by

this is so beautiful...wish i had the credits (just started) maybe you will do another after i have been here awhile

Jul 7th, 2011 at 8:11:12 AM PDT by

Yes, I list these once a week. Since this is ending today I will go ahead and list the next one so you can put it on your watch list. I will use the 'crazy quilt' picture again. Thanks for commenting !

Jul 7th, 2011 at 11:01:53 AM PDT by

Yeah! I am back in the running!

Jul 6th, 2011 at 7:23:03 PM PDT by

ok that is another bid !

Jul 7th, 2011 at 6:17:28 AM PDT by

Ty for the advice. Norma, you should write a book about words of wisdom pertaining to quilting--and sell it here. I for one would buy it. Time savers and money savers. What would you say are the Ten Commandments of Quilting?

Jul 6th, 2011 at 2:31:18 PM PDT by

Oh wow, I'd have to think about that. Thanks for the compliment, anything I have learned has come from trial and error and years of talking to customers working in fabric stores.
I'll give it some thought

Jul 6th, 2011 at 4:45:11 PM PDT by

Another bid. I'm all for recycling and re-using comforters for the batting. And using sheets for the backing is brilliant, Becca. Fabric is so expensive.

Jul 6th, 2011 at 12:26:30 PM PDT by

;-)

Jul 6th, 2011 at 2:05:27 PM PDT by

No I don't sell on Esty I do sell on ebay but not my quilts or afghans they are all by private orders,.... they sell from 80.00 to 195.00 ...
Like you I am always working a afghan and take them with me when we travel..it keeps me busy ..I also work on them at night while watching TV...
This Lista is new to me...

Jul 6th, 2011 at 9:46:07 AM PDT by

we are always multi-tasking are we not? Listia gives me a break from it all. someone like Becca comes along and gets me thinking. hmmm my next project might just include some oriental theme prints... ;-)

Jul 6th, 2011 at 2:06:48 PM PDT by

It has been nice to recove the cost now....It can be a costly hobby..

Jul 6th, 2011 at 9:33:46 AM PDT by

Shhhhh don't tell my husband. lol Oh, yea. I made a special quilt for my very tall son. It was over 7 ft long and 7ft wide. I spent over $50 just for the batting. It is a vey costly hobby. I have done well selling them though. I can make enought to cover the cost and replenish the supplies. Do you sell on Etsy or Ebay? I hear that people do very well on Etsy. I don't have enough time to make and sell full time on a website. friends, family and neighbors have kept me busy. would love to see some pics

Jul 6th, 2011 at 9:40:39 AM PDT by

I Quilt on the machine....both squares and crazy and all other kinds...I buy sheets for the backing...it really works well..I hand tie my Quilts with yarn...no hoops no frame...I gave my whole family Quilts and now I sell them and I also make Afghans. Knitted and crocheted..Baby size to king size...again I take orders since all my kids and grandkids have them now..lol

Jul 6th, 2011 at 9:32:34 AM PDT by

That is wonderful. I find it very relaxing. I work on piecing during the day and stitching. When I have to go somewhere I take one of my totes with them so I can work on the hand applique blocks. I always have a few quilt tops I am working on. In the winter I do the layering and quilting; too hot to quilt in the summer months. Plus, I am busy doing some gardening. It takes a long time to complete them but they are a great memory to pass on.

Jul 6th, 2011 at 9:37:34 AM PDT by

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