Repurposed old quilts

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

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…

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.

A vintage quilt that is damaged is perfect for upcycling. And using an antique window as a quilt frame is a great way to display a quilt!

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…

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I took a piece from an antique cutter quilt and framed it in a distressed white frame. There is no glass, that would add reflection I didnt want. The colors in this are soft and sweet. I also sewed on a bit of vintage rick rack and one vintage button. The frame size is 9½ wide by 11½ high. There is

Breathe new life into vintage embroidered pillowcases! Discover a creative way to repurpose them into stylish throw pillows using simple materials.

I'm sharing two of my favorite crafts using vintage quilt pieces. Old quilts add charm to craft projects and give the quilts new life.

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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

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.

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…

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

Faced with the dilemma of needing my Vintage Linens Quilt #1 (VLQ#1) for a presentation to the Alamo Heritage Quilt Guild earlier this month and knowing it wouldn’t be back in my possession until t…

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…

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This blog is all about saving bits and pieces and making the most out of a ragged edge dresser scarf. There are 28 pictures below, most all have information in the picture captions. My intention is…