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Post by Karen on Aug 20, 2005 14:27:19 GMT 10
I went to my favorite thrift store today! (I got Gracie a "house" toddler bed for $15!) They had 3 boxes, about banana box size, of upholsry fabric samples. I was able to leave them there since my computer/sewing/craft room is an absolute disaster. I'm sure I'll go back after them, but what to make?
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Post by Deed on Aug 20, 2005 19:04:22 GMT 10
What a great find Karen! Gracie will be thrilled! ;D
Well how about chair cushions, window seat cushions anything for your camper need repairs/replacing? Upholstery fabric is also great for sturdy tote bags.
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Post by Admin on Aug 21, 2005 2:07:50 GMT 10
Lots of great ideas Deed. Can't wait to see what you create Karen.. What about making some roman shades?
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Post by Karen on Aug 21, 2005 3:51:04 GMT 10
Oh! OH! PILLOWS! I can make some pillows for my couch! Maybe I can find some satiny backing on the clearance table at Hancock! How can I toughen up the satiny stuff though? Fuse it to some muslin?
They are just sample squares, 12" x 12" - 18" - 24" (?), like someone tore them out of a book.
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Post by Admin on Aug 21, 2005 6:46:25 GMT 10
What about interfacing them Karen, Deed will know I am sure. I am just guessing so if I am wrong no one laugh ok??? lol
Ok so you can't make shades, what about piecing some together to make valances for the window tops to match the pillows.
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Post by Karen on Aug 21, 2005 11:06:43 GMT 10
Good idea Carolyn!
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Post by Deed on Aug 21, 2005 21:31:35 GMT 10
Car is right Karen, you can use fusible interfacing and your idea will work too. Just because it is upolstery fabric doesn't mean you can't use it for other things. LOL Can't wait to see what you make with it!  |
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Post by Admin on Aug 22, 2005 0:43:23 GMT 10
Yea, and yippee, I was right about a sewing question. Well, wonders never cease..LOL
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Post by Karen on Aug 22, 2005 2:31:57 GMT 10
Fusible interfacing! Well, duh, it doesn't need to look nice on the inside too!
I also hought about piecing some together as a table runner for my gorgeous new dining room table.
How about adding some finge (maybe beaded) around the edges and to some squares as well to drape over the curtain rod valance style?
I knew it would be good for something!
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Post by Admin on Aug 22, 2005 2:49:56 GMT 10
Oh Karen, a table runner pieced together would be gorgeous. And I love the sound of beaded fringe for the valances. Just to cute. Please let us see it when your finished creating.
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Post by Karen on Aug 22, 2005 8:10:34 GMT 10
I'll never be finished creating  I'm starting to plan some decorating projects for this winter. Very exciting! I have to get this room cleaned up first!  |
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Post by Deed on Aug 22, 2005 18:48:18 GMT 10
All your ideas sound great Karen, can't wait to see what you do with it all.
So how many boxes of it did you get?
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Post by frugalmel on Aug 23, 2005 13:54:30 GMT 10
what neat ideas! The only time I have used upholstery fabric was when I got a large remnant and redid my seat cusions on my kitchen chairs.
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Post by ellise on Aug 23, 2005 23:36:26 GMT 10
Great ideas! Karen love the beaded table runner idea!
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Post by Karen on Aug 27, 2005 12:57:45 GMT 10
There were 3 heaping banana boxes. I paid $10 for it all. There are some lighter weifght squares all nicely cut that I might try to make a quilt with.
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