Vintage quilt upcycle

Check out this list of 25+ creative vintage linens repurposed projects. Lots of inspiration for sewing upcycled linens.

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

Have you ever looked at a pile of fabric scraps and wondered if they could become something truly beautiful? With just a needle, thread, and a little imagination, quilted fabric crafts can transform even the smallest remnants into stunning, heartfelt pieces.

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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…

What to do with vintage quilt tops?

dresden plate quilt as shower curtain

Vintage linens from the thrift store are one of the cheapest ways to get a LOT of fabric for very little money. From vintage tablecloths to old bed sheets to vintage pillowcases, they are easy to find at secondhand stores and have TONS of upcycling possibility. #vintagelinens #grandmillenial #grannychic #vintagestyle #shabbychic #sewing #vintagesheets #vintagetablecloths #vintageteatowels #vintagepillowcases

repurposed vintage quilts on Instagram: "#igquiltfest2024day10 Day 10: Upcycling My other quilty passion, besides scrap quilting, is upcycling vintage quilts. I'm talking...heavily worn, heavily stained, torn, dirty (sometimes smelly) quilts. I find 'em, clean 'em up, patch what I can so I can upcycle as much as possible and turn 'em into beauties like these stockings. Stockings are my favorite thing to make from vintage quilts. There's just something nostalgic about them. It's like they add…

Ever wonder what to do with old quilts? These 14 ideas for old quilts will inspire you to spread their nostalgic beauty throughout your home. From quilt display ideas to repurposing DIY projects.

Old quilts have a special place in my heart, and I’m sure they do in yours too. Whether it’s a family quilt made by my great-grandmother, a vintage quilt I found at a thrift store, or an antique quilt picked up at an estate sale, these pieces hold so much history and charm.

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Good morning! I am astonished to report that, not only did I reach last Tuesday's weekly goal of completing half (24) of the blocks for Lars's Mission Impossible graduation quilt, but my mom and I got ALL 48 blocks done last week. Woo-hoo! They are all laid out on my design wall now, waiting to be sewn together. Mission Impossible: All Forty-Eight 12 inch Blocks Complete! I just have a few decisions to mull first, such as: Am I going to sew these blocks into rows next, or will I sew sets of…

vintage cotton print fabric yo yo flowers, button quilt yoyo ribbons for garlands or upcycling

We're always looking for fun ways to utilize fabric scraps. These vintage quilt valentines are super easy to make using remnants that are too small for larger projects and if you don't have access to cutter quilts any scrap fabric will work. These valentines are a great sustainable alternative to commercial valentines which often create