I cut 1 inch bias strips. Extend the fabric a little and fold it over the end of the cording and start wrapping around the cording. Fold the end over to the strip and zig-zag together. Then start sewing the two sections together as you continue to add more covered cording. It's important to sew the project clockwise. this keeps your extra cording and fabric strip out of the way (or in your lap) as you sew. I used rubber bands to hold my fabric strip on a spool and to keep my cotton clothesline from getting tangled up. It was really fun and I hope to get more creative. It uses a lot of thread. If you need pics let me know. Carolyn

Oh, I got some "lovely" packages. Teresa, cannahavana, and itsmesuzq's all came. Thanks so much for the goodies Susan! Those are the pins I love to use for my piecing. I don't think all your fabric qualifies as ugly, and I don't think I could post pictures of all of it. Is it ok if I just pick out the REALLY ugly ones and use those in the contest? So far I have gotten: Lola Michelle NanaJayne Toolgranny LindaOH Linda33wi Geezerfolks Solstice Ritaweeda TeresaNC7 Cannahavana Itsmesusq Please let me know if you have sent any and it hasn't made it. Thanks everyone beverly

I actually like how this turned out! Love the stitching, I hope my new machine does that stitch as well as yours. I noticed you didn't use my ugly fabric, I knew it was too ugly! I can't imagine that one used anywhere. That one sweet one at the top with the pink and yellow flowers - I don't remember that one in the contest, (too lazy to go back and look) I actually like that one a lot.

Glad you like the fabric, Jennifer! You earned it. LOL Since there is so much interest in another round, I'll start a new thread in about a week. So this is early notice to scour your stash for terrible textiles. And if you have fabric and tools and other stuff you just don't intend to use, consider putting them up for adoption.