Back when all cloth was handwoven, no scrap was wasted. When clothing was worn out, the remaining fabric was often used to make quilts Today, commercial quilting fabric is a big industry, but many quilters also quilt with fabric that holds memories: a child's favorite garment, a grandmother's worn out tablecloth or handmade lace. Today's quilters also prize handwoven fabrics such as hand-dyed ikat or African mudcloth printed with traditional patterns. Weaver and quilter Pat Merrell made her clever "Sudoku" quilt from old neckties, but wouldn't this be a fun thing to make with handwoven samples? Having this as a goal would certainly encourage me to practice better "sampling hygiene."
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Pat Merrell's clever
Sudoku-inspired quilt
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