Basically the whole project had to made from materials that had a previous life as something else.
We also had to include two materials that were never intended for use in a quilt or clothing.
Again you didn't have to make a traditional quilt but you did have to have either patchwork, applique, or three layers stitched together. I decided to go the non traditional route and I appliqued the front door on in order to stay within the guidelines.
We also had to include two materials that were never intended for use in a quilt or clothing.
Again you didn't have to make a traditional quilt but you did have to have either patchwork, applique, or three layers stitched together. I decided to go the non traditional route and I appliqued the front door on in order to stay within the guidelines.
I really struggled with this challenge. I am not one to up-cycle anything. I usually give away old clothes and unwanted items, so I was racking my brain trying to come up with an idea. Finally near the end of the week I had the pincushion idea pop into my head.
I have a bin full of old denim pieces that I cut from worn out jeans. I save them to use as patches when needed. I decided the denim would make great walls for a cute little house pincushion.
I added some fringe, beading, and yarn as vegetation. These items came from my daughter who had salvaged them from other items.
The two items I added that usually can't be found on a quilt are a bottle cap, and a CD. I put the bottle cap as a wall decoration. It reminds me of the quilt images that can bee seen on the side of barns. I used the CD to make the windows. I cut it into tiny squares and glued them on.
The door is an old piece of felt that had been tucked away in a drawer.
The roof is denim covered in a gold mesh. Another treasure from my daughters stash.
The pincushion measures 3 inches wide x 4 inches tall.
You can see all the other entries at the Project Quilting Flikr Group.
Can't wait to see what the next challenge theme is.
Hopefully I can come up with something more quilty next week.
Hopefully I can come up with something more quilty next week.
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