Ideas to Using Fabric Samples

RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post By Mary (Guest Post) (10/17/2008) I too have loads of gorgeous fabric books I rescued from garbage! Thought about using some for making napkins as Christmas gifts- easy "green" idea :) Have fun! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post by jenntaker (10) | (07/15/2008) Profile | Contact I was given a large number of fabric samples from a furniture store that had paper around the edges on the back. I sewed them together in a crazy quilt style and made a curtain for a super long window (10 feet long). I've also made "one of a kind" stockings for family as gifts and I've used some as wrapping paper for small gifts. My next idea is to make a crazy quilt rug! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post By (Guest Post) (01/31/2008) Here are my ideas: Try making... * eyeglass cases * sun-visors covers with pockets for sunglasses and regular glasses - make sure that they go in the side not the top or bottom as they will only fall out * valance trim for the top curtain to cover flaws * arm chair covers * tote bags * santitary napkin purse * cover an old wooden box and make it lovly treasure chest for a bride to be and fill it with some goodies * draft pillows - protect from drafts underdoors * travel pillows * curtain tie backs Enjoy them. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post By (Guest Post) (01/28/2008) I saw an idea on HGTV last night. They made a square frame and covered it with fabric and used as a wall hanging on a bare wall. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post by Great Granny Vi (351) | (01/27/2008) Profile | Contact If the pieces are big enough you can use some to make a padded top footstool,cover plain waste basket,glue to old suitcase,empty oatmeal boxes, coffee cans or hat boxes to make storage/decorator pieces.Use for backgrounds in frames for pictures, jewelery or floral displays. . Doll house carpet/rugs-drapes etc.Good Luck. GG, Vi Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post by melody_yesterday (526) | (01/27/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact look on Flickr for ideas or even puruse Etsy -- LOADS of ideas Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post by Thrifty Me (23) | (01/27/2008) Contact Make cloth books for children. Glue pictures from Christmas cards, Birthday cards, magazines, etc, to a "page" of fabric and pink the edges. Sew a topstitched seam down the center of the book or punch a couple of holes and run some yarn through the holes. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post by Jantoo (751) | (01/27/2008) Contact How about contacting the local high school home economics classes? I'd think the teacher and students would have lots of ideas for all that fabric. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post By Lois (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) Make small bag type purses-makeup bags, evening bags etc. Sew pieces together to make crazy quilt fabric and use that for bigger bags. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post By dolly (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) Use your fabric to make shopping bags, to keep in your car for groceries. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post By teresa (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) Photo mats, on back of shelves, cover switch plates or outlets, paper doll dresses, book covers,theres a few. :) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas to Using Fabric Samples Post By Elaine (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) How about purses? You can make simple ones and if you don't have enough fabric, you can do some piecing by cooridnating your fabrics. Maybe add some trim too. Report Spam or Abuse