Tablecloths with cutwork designs
 

On many of my jaunts to yard sales and flea markets, I have come across several tablecloths that have beautiful cut work designs in them and picked them up for a 3 or 4 dollars..I just know I can do something quilty with them, thinking of maybe doing a wholecloth quilt but I dont know what I could do with the cutwork.. anyone have any suggestions???

you can back the cutwork with tulle since the holes are probably too big. or you can line them with a contrasting color to add another element to your quilt.

That's a really good idea. Wouldn't have thought of using the tablecloths or of the ways to use them.

A color behind might look like reverse applique, through the openings.

You will have to stitch around each opening to secure it to the quilt, but it would make a lovely quilt!

I agree and it would be beautiful

I am taking a Craftsy class with Cindy Needham. She LOVES to do this.

http://www.cindyneedham.com

Be sure to check out her gallery! Oh My!

Wow great site...I will have to check it out...
Thanks..

I will try this and see how it looks....thanks for the advice....