Repurpose old quilts ideas

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From vintage tablecloths to old bed sheets, vintage linens are a great source of crafting fabric. And here's some upcycling inspo for you!

What can you do with old linens? Here are 16 fun ways to repurpose and upcycle vintage linens. #repurposed #upcycled #oldfabric #vintagelinens #DIY #crafting #making

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A Window Display Jaime Costiglio at That’s My Letter has created a wonderful display by framing a quilt inside a window frame. If you want to introduce a punch of color to your home, then this idea is worth giving a try to. Cute Quilt Hearts Image via: Hens Teeth Pom Pom Trim Placemats Renee of Sewn with Grace cut circles out of old quilts and then she sewed a pom pom trim along the edges and these lovely placemats came into existence. A Bunting Banner Etsy Shop Sugar And Spice has created a…

Upcycle old, worn quilts into works of art and unique home decor. Make jewelry, pot holders, seasonal home decor, and more.

How would you make this project your own? This simple repurposing project turns scraps of vintage fabric into pieces of art that serve a practical...

In a recent blog post I told you that my friend Connie had been looking for a cutter quilt. After that post I had several people write and ask, “What is a cutter quilt?” I call any quil…

A Window Display Jaime Costiglio at That’s My Letter has created a wonderful display by framing a quilt inside a window frame. If you want to introduce a punch of color to your home, then this idea is worth giving a try to. Cute Quilt Hearts Image via: Hens Teeth Pom Pom Trim Placemats Renee of Sewn with Grace cut circles out of old quilts and then she sewed a pom pom trim along the edges and these lovely placemats came into existence. A Bunting Banner Etsy Shop Sugar And Spice has created a…

Some vintage quilts are in gorgeous shape and can still be used on a bed...but then there are others that are falling to pieces! When I found one at a thrift st…

Heather Whitworth on Instagram: "Repurpose, Reuse, Reincarnate….however you want to say it, I love giving new life to old things. This quilted pillow sham was really cute and great quality, but it just didn’t go with any of our beds/pillows, and virtually had no use in my home as is. But now… I have multiple places for it to go. ✂️🧵🪡 #sewingiscool #upcycler #smallbusinessowner #shadesofheatherdesigns #seamstressesofinstagram #sewist #seamstresslife #lovetosew #makersgonnamake…

Reusing an old blanket for your quilt certainly embraces the “reduce, reuse, recycle” concept and hails back to the early days of quilting, too. Some of the most beloved surviving historic quilts feature pieces snipped from other fabric items like clothing, feed sacks, and home textiles. Reusing an old blanket by using it as the batting for a new quilt was another popular way to really make the most of available materials.

Old quilts made into Christmas ornaments. Added ribbon with fabric glue and secured with babylock Sashiko machine stitch that replicates hand stitch.

In my wanderings I have come across several AMAZING old quilts that were handsewn, beautiful, unique, and....FALLING APART! It always makes me a little sad, because I wonder if one day that will me MY quilts. I've never purchase one of these un-loved quilts but after seeing Terri's post, I wish I had. Terri from over at Cherished Treasures has the perfect solution for those tattered quilts. She turns them into AMAZING throw pillows. Check these out: Aren't they amazing. I know next time I…

Repurpose: frame it

Vintage quilts come in many shapes and sizes. They are mostly though tossed aside without any thought because they are in rough shape.

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