Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Ugly Fabric Challenge

Window Treatments by Melissa presents the first annual Ugly Fabric Challenge!



Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Or are there really ugly fabrics?
Maybe there are and maybe there ARE!



The Challenge

Between NOW and Sunday February 24th I will be accepting entries to the challenge. An entry is one ugly fabric suggestion sent to me at windowsbymelissa@gmail.com or left in a comment below. You may also leave it in a comment on our Facebook page.

Between Monday February 25th and Sunday March 3rd I will be taking votes and comments on the most hideous fabrics. I will post them here in a blog post for voting and they will also be available for viewing in a Pin Board in Pinterest. From these votes and comments I will pick the top three fabrics and work some Window Treatments by Melissa magic and make them into "beautiful" window Treatments.

On Monday March 11 I will post the completed window treatments and you will have the opportunity to vote for whichever ones you like best and for whatever reason (i.e, ugliest, best treatments for what material we were working with, etc.).


The Winner will get their choice of one free window treatment including cost of fabric, materials and shipping! (Not in the ugly fabric). . .

Every Participant will earn a coupon or credit of some kind. Details below.

Please read the entry details and winner details below. 

I look forward to seeing lots of ugly fabrics and making them into something. . .  unexpected. (I don't think I could go so far as to say beautiful just yet). Have fun!!! Grab the image below and share it on your blog with our link if you are participating.


PARTICIPATION COUPON DETAILS
1) All ugly fabric entries will received a 10% of coupon good toward custom window treatments, ready to ship item or our clearance section. Must be redeemed by April 19th, 2013
2) The top three finalist ugly fabric submissions will receive a 50% off coupon. This is not in addition to the 10% off coupon. One coupon per person. Coupon may be used for custom window treatments, ready to ship items or our clearance section.

 THE UGLY FABRIC CHALLENGE WINNER
The winner of the ugly fabric challenge may choose ONE from the following:
1) A Roman Shade no wider than 38" and no longer than 48". WIll include drapery lining, hardware, and fabric choice from our own stock in our etsy shop or your own fabric choice for $9 per yard or less.
2) A set of curtains 84" long or less with a rod pocket top. Drapery lined. Made from a fabric from our etsy shop or your own fabric choice for up o $9 per yard.
3) A valance of any variety: rod pocket, hidden tab, corner pleat, ribbon tie up valance, etc. Made from a fabric from our etsy shop or your own fabric choice for up to $9/yard.

 Happy Ugly Fabric Hunting!

a few entries via email:
submitted by Erin.
Se the rest on Pinterest.

Skateboards! by Ashleigh



Posted by Melissa at 5:23 PM
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45 comments:

  1. tbonegrlFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    http://s93.beta.photobucket.com/user/taro_10/media/ebay/monkey.jpg.html?fromLegacy=true

    Here is my entry! I hope to win...

    It can be found here:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monkey-Chimp-Chimpanzee-ape-fabric-Vintage-NEW-animal-kid-pajama-quilt-square-/181074521255?_trksid=p2047675.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D444000%26algo%3DSOI.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D13%26meid%3D5577498097555984073%26pid%3D100012%26prg%3D1014%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D180910819979%26

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  2. AdriaFebruary 16, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    What a fun challenge!

    Some cartoon mushrooms can be cute, but these a little creepy to me!

    http://www.lincatz.com/thelitterbox/mushroomfabric1.jpg

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    1. MelissaFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:58 AM

      Something about this fabric gives me anxiety.

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  3. JWS INTERIORSFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I think this is a great challenge! I'll post this week!

    JWS Interiors/Affordable Luxury
    www.jws-interiors.com

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  4. Scott, Annie, and Nathaniel GreenFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Tossed-Mardi-Gras-Mask-on-White-Cotton-Fabric-Seasonal---Holiday-Cotton_stcVVproductId149426855VVcatId539127VVviewprod.htm

    Click on the "view larger" button and prepare to pee your pants in horror!

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    1. MelissaFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:00 AM

      hahahaha! This reminds me of childhood night terrors.

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  5. fabrics foreverFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:08 AM

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  6. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:36 AM

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  7. brendonFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Amazing challenge, it's nice to discover all this samples of ugly fabric :D

    I've found this one
    http://s3.amazonaws.com/spoonflower/public/design_thumbnails/0119/1376/rrBLADDER_mirror.png
    It looks elegant, but the idea of using it in some work shocks me...

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  8. MelissaFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    When I look at this all I can think of is all the kidney infections I have had over the years. . . Good submission!

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  9. jglitterFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    This is fun! Here is my submission:

    http://www.joann.com/novelty-cotton-fabric-medallions/xprd944456/

    And it's flammable!

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    1. MelissaFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:02 AM

      That is a beaut! Flammable as in my eyeballs ignite into flames from looking at it???? ;)

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    2. jglitterFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      Tee hee! YES! My eyeballs were on fire!

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  10. SayraFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    How fun!!

    http://www.craftconn.com/Main.asp?Task=Custom&Step=Fabric+Details&productID=753

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  11. Jason and TracyFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Fun contest! Here is my choice! http://www.joann.com/novelty-quilt-fabric-cows-on-field/zprd_12033148a/

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    1. MelissaFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      I might actually think this is cute, but The cows are looking right at you! Kinda creepy. . . Good choice. Adding it to pinterest now!

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  12. ChristinaFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    This is fun!! How about this one:
    http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=aadce0d2-3eb3-4972-b1b4-a6868daf7c3e&CategoryID=33cba59e-41af-42d0-a042-98b512847764

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  13. KendraFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    This is an awesome challenge! I love it!

    So...floral and guitars? Yikes!

    http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=36f98ef9-c825-413b-aef6-5d053d1a3e1c

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  14. Julie M.February 20, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Here's my submission. Great contest!
    http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=67a8ef80-e4a5-4bb4-bbec-1b74cc7b1149

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  15. jujubeecherFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Here's mine! http://www.craftconn.com/Main.asp?Task=Custom&Step=Fabric+Details&productID=11450

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  16. Meagan February 20, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Here is my entry! Awesome contest!

    http://www.fabric.com/clearance-fabric-cotton-prints-clearance-discount-fabric-50-off-cotton-and-quilting-fabrics-be-a-man-check-green.aspx

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  17. Megan @ Megity's HandmadeFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Fun!! How about this awesome dragon one?
    http://www.fabric.com/last-chance-sale-last-chance-quilting-headgear-dragons-black.aspx

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    1. MelissaFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      Haha. It's called "Headgear Dragons!" Awesome.

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  18. LauraFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    This guy is notorious for ugly suit jackets. This one was my all time favortie - worn at the NBA All-Star Game this year

    http://craigsagerssuits.tumblr.com/post/43495600697/a-close-up-shot-of-the-fabric-used-to-make-craig

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    1. MelissaFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:20 PM

      Well, I guess you have to make your mark somehow! This is too good!

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  19. Beth and Josh AlfordFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Here's mine. Yuck!
    http://www.craftconn.com/Main.asp?Task=Custom&Step=Fabric+Details&productID=1111

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  20. kirbyFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    http://www.fabric.com/clearance-fabric-fashion-fabric-clearance-discount-fabric-65-off-fashion-fabric-polyester-lycra-activewear-knit-tiger-heads-white-burgundy.aspx

    the scariest, bloodiest activewear knit i've ever seen.

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    1. MelissaFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:21 PM

      Truly. If I were doing yoga in the same room as someone wearing this I don't think I could keep myself together.

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  21. SarahFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    These "gummy worms" somehow remind me of tapeworms or some sort of creepy infestation:
    http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=ed04da73-280a-42cf-bccc-bfe71ff63fab
    I'm fairly certain there is no way this could ever be interpreted as cute.

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    1. MelissaFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

      We adopted a stray cat with worms once. That's no joke! Those things will mess you up!

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  22. Designer JulesFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Ugg I don't know if it will still be there when this giveaway ends but quick go look at this. Postcards....tapestry...enough said. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tapestry-Fabric-W-Heavy-Vinyl-Backing-Paris-Pattern-5-Yd-X-59-In-/130852015488?pt=US_Fabric&hash=item1e77634d80

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    1. MelissaFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

      It was gone before I even got to look at it. But you can have a 10% off coupon anyway!

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  23. AzureFebruary 22, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    So much ugly! This one is truly uniquely fantastic and repulsive. A winner?

    Wacky Turds Fabric

    http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1766379

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    1. MelissaFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:50 PM

      All I could think is, "What on earth can I do to this to make it an attractive window treatment????" This will be a tough challenge is this one wins!

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    2. AzureFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM

      Haha! My suggestion would be some sort of doggie house window.

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  24. EmilyFebruary 24, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    What a fun challenge! Here is my entry:

    http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Novelty-Cowboys-on-Cotton-Fabric-Trendy_stcVVproductId148899385VVcatId539089VVviewprod.htm

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