Any ideas for ways to use discontinued upholstery samples?
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Margaret
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My daughter was given a box full upholstery samples. Looking for some simple ideas. Thought of making a quilt since many are the in the same general color family. Would appreciate any ideas. Visual samples would be very helpful!
13 answers
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They would make great throw pillows or handbags. I think they would be too heavy for quilting. Good luck!
Jessica C
on Nov 07, 2013
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If the fabric is pretty maybe it would make great art by framing them.
Maria Ward
on Nov 08, 2013
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I work in a furniture store so I have tons of these...some are just too pretty to part with. I've made pillows, wall hangings, bags. I've included a couple of pictures...the possibilities are endless.
CC
on Nov 08, 2013
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Frame some, use some to cover a canvas and paint an image on it, definitely pillows. Why not do a patchwork upholstery job? It could even be on something small like a footstool. Good luck!
Thrifty Treasures
on Nov 08, 2013
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Those samples are too heavy for quilting, but you could make glass cases, cell phone cases or even credit card cases out of them. Since the fabric is do thick, it may be hard to sew, so sew slowly and use a larger stitch. :-)
Rose S
on Nov 09, 2013
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I have used these for dollhouse curtains and rugs. Also, my Mother made me a long cushion in a quilt like pattern for use on the front porch swing. She used the heavier upholstery ones so it is more durable.
Sandy Harmon
on Nov 09, 2013
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I have used upholstery samples to make a small throw rug. You can back it with any "regular" fabric and chose the colors that complement your décor. Be sure to put some non-slip backing on the rug so no one slips and falls. Also, if you have friends who sew, you can make scissor or rotary cutter carriers. I'm sure there are patterns on line.
Anita Erskine
on Nov 09, 2013
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google "free stashbusters" for more ideas ...lots of free patterns around!
Jeanette S
on Apr 17, 2015
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I've framed some my friend gave me, used larger pieces for upholstery (chair seats), place mats, pillow covers.
Kay Smith
on Jun 16, 2015
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Throw pillows for outside. Treat with Campdry. Cushions for hard kitchen chairs. Recover small antique footstool. Make handy carriers with pockets to use on walkers for elderly, etc.
Lynn H
on Dec 30, 2015
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If making and entire quilt seems a bit much they would probably be nice as pillows (still quilted together). I have a friend that makes purses out of them but they seem very complicated to me - she is a very skilled seamstress and I'm not.
Jean
on Dec 30, 2015
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A wall art, area rug, a guest room throw blacket
Toni
on Dec 31, 2015
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Would that fabric be washable? I'm not sure. If not, probably a quilt not a good idea. You could do patchwork tote bags. I used to make bags out of upholstery fabric and it is a good weight for them.
Laurie Harry
on Mar 24, 2016
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