This was my idea also. I have tons of linens from my grandparents and parents. I can't begin to get rid of them because some of them recall family dinners and holidays of my youth. But I could see myself embroidering a center motif on some of the plainer ones and using them as quilt squares. Damask weight napkins - definitely. Linen and Battenburg lace-edged pieces - probably not.
The older and more delicate pieces are still a question mark for me. I'd love to "re-purpose" them in a way that preserves their beauty.
Keep the ideas coming!
Originally Posted by Connie Merritt
I found some quite large Damask napkins at a garage sale and used them to embroider my redwork and then those went into a quilt. It worked great and washed wonderfully. I think it is wonderful for us to use these items before they rot away in storage. I love the ways and ideas that all of you create, use, design etc. Thanks for more ideas.