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klpmommy
06-02-2009, 10:05 AM
I have pieces of unfinished quilts that my great grandma started. TBH, we have enough blankets plus an aunt who quilts now & my mom who crochets. Some of the unfinished quilts aren't that nice, but I love this one.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/klpmommy/crafts/P6010023.jpg

It could probably be made into a table runner based on the size & shape of it, but it doesn't fit our style & I don't want more unused useless stuff.

So I thought about making it into a skirt with a drawstring waist so it would fit me no matter my size

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/klpmommy/crafts/P6010024.jpg

There is plenty of material for it to be really full, even on my current size. It would probably go a bit past my knee. I would hem it so that it was uneven at the bottom just like the current shape.

What do you think? Good idea? Bad? Silly? Totally unstylish? Cute? Etc. I don't want to *ruin* something she made, but at the same time I would like it to be useful. So you can also hit me with other ideas. ;)
JessicaTX
06-02-2009, 10:07 AM
I love it =D
MudPies
06-02-2009, 10:08 AM
CUTE!!!!!!! :yes
Cat
06-02-2009, 10:19 AM
I think it's a great idea and so cute. You are really creative!

P.S. Your dog is adorable.
swimming with sharks
06-02-2009, 10:27 AM
:yes
RooMama
06-02-2009, 10:53 AM
I like it!
kwisie
06-02-2009, 10:57 AM
I think that's a great idea. Next time I get in crafty mode, I might consider doing that with an unfinished quilt section I have stored around here somewhere. :)
Marielle
06-02-2009, 11:01 AM
Love the idea - just be sure to finish the seams inside and line it to protect the pieces when washing. Your grandma did lovely work.
backtobasicsmum
06-02-2009, 11:17 AM
I think that is a great way to remember your GGMA. :heart
BeckaBlue
06-02-2009, 11:21 AM
soo cute!! it'd be one of those id be tempted to ask a stranger where she got it :yes
righteous mama
06-02-2009, 11:23 AM
I would totally do it...and I wouldn't even out the hem. I'd probably just leave it like your are literally wearing an unfinished quilt...add some sort of binding at the bottom or rick-rack sort of thing. Although, thinking it over, it might be easier to just even it out.

Yes, line it! I made a cute strip dress for M and didn't line it...it's totally coming apart because there is nothing to protect it. I learnt my lesson (as my gmil would say).