Challenge 66- Sustainable Quilts

CHALLENGE 66  Sustainable Quilts                   November 11, 2017

                                                                                    Next Meeting  January 13, 2018

                                                                                    at Boulder Main Library Flagstaff Room

 Make a small quilt using "not new" fabric and materials

 

·        Upcycle denim, neckties, linens, shirts, curtains

·        Repurpose old quilts, unconventional materials, fabric samples

·        Use up small scraps, snippets, selvedges, old buttons, vintage fabrics

·        Try for at least 50% "not new"

Julie Zaccone Stiller  (using small scraps)

Frank CA  (using neckties)

 

References:

http://vintagewithlaces.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Quilt

https://www.etsy.com/listing/195257806/mixed-media-quilt-art-quilt-recycled

https://www.facebook.com/Saffrons-Quilt-Page-842008755871560/

https://talkcontract.contractdesign.com/2017/03/iida-ny-hosts-sustainable-quilt-auction.html

http://www.barbarawisnoski.com/

http://www.quiltart.com/challenges/recycled/

http://artbysusanlenz.blogspot.com/2011/01/looking-for-mate-sock-art-quilt-and.html

https://www.recyclart.org/2013/06/recycled-trash-quilt/